Summary: The AWS Cloud Database Administrator (DBA) role involves maintaining and optimizing PostgreSQL databases on the AWS Cloud platform, with a focus on ensuring reliability, availability, and performance. The position requires collaboration with cross-functional teams and includes responsibilities such as database design, deployment, performance monitoring, and security compliance. The role is based in Birmingham and offers a hybrid working arrangement, primarily remote with occasional onsite meetings. Candidates must possess live and transferable MOD/UKSV DV clearance.

Key Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with software engineers, DevOps, and infrastructure teams to design and implement optimal database solutions.
• Deploy and configure PostgreSQL database instances on AWS RDS, managing replication, clustering, and backup/recovery strategies.
• Monitor database performance and resolve performance bottlenecks, tuning parameters and queries for optimal performance.
• Implement security best practices for PostgreSQL databases and ensure compliance with data security regulations.
• Develop and maintain backup and recovery strategies, including regular backups and automated recovery testing.
• Troubleshoot database-related incidents and collaborate with development and operations teams to resolve issues.
• Develop automation scripts and tools for routine database tasks and maintain comprehensive documentation.
• Provide database expertise and training to junior team members.

Key Skills:

• Proven experience as a Cloud Database Administrator, focusing on PostgreSQL.
• Strong experience with AWS cloud services, particularly RDS.
• In-depth knowledge of PostgreSQL database internals and best practices.
• Proficiency in SQL, PL/pgSQL, and query optimization.
• Experience with database performance tuning and monitoring tools.
• Familiarity with database security practices and compliance standards.
• Scripting and automation skills using languages like Python, Bash, or JavaScript.
• Strong problem-solving skills and effective teamwork abilities.

Salary (Rate): 658

City: Birmingham

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: hybrid

IR35 Status: inside IR35

Seniority Level: Mid-Level

Industry: IT