MySQL and PostgreSQL DBA

Staffworxs LLC

Englewood Cliff, NJ

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud (EC2), Amazon Relational Database Service (RDS), Amazon Simple Storage Service (S3), Amazon Web Services (AWS), Ansible, Applications Security, Automation, Capacity Management, Communication Skills, Configuration Management, Data Analysis, Data Recovery, Database Administration, Database Design, Database Optimization, Disaster Recovery, Financial Reporting, Health Maintenance, Identify Issues, Interviewing Skills, Leadership, Linux Administration, MongoDB, MySQL, Open Source, PostgreSQL, Procedure Development, Query Optimization, Redis, Replication and Remote Mirroring, Scripting (Scripting Languages), Security Patches, Software Design, Software Development, Stored Procedures, Time Management, Unix Shell Programming
LOCATION
Englewood Cliff, NJ
POSTED
15 days ago
At Staffworxs, we don't just connect talent — we power transformation. Headquartered in Frisco, TX, with teams in Bengaluru and Hyderabad, we combine global reach with deep expertise. Our Digital & Data Analytics practice drives growth and innovation for some of the world's top brands, who continue to retain us as their trusted partner. If you're ready to make an impact, you're in the right place.

Job Details:

Job Title: DBA
Location: Englewood Cliff, NJ

Hybrid: 3 days a week
Duration: Long term

Interviews: Two technical rounds at Tavant
Client: One technical round + final round, which is in-person
Note: All are Video technical rounds.
Need someone who is stronger in MYSQL and strong in Postgres
Mandatory Skills: MySQL, PostgreSQL, Redis, and MongoDB

Please send a note with the number of years of experience in MySQL and PostgreSQL while making a submission

Also

Ideal Candidate Summary (One-Glance) of what the client is looking for

Strong MySQL + PostgreSQL Open-source DBA experience Production troubleshooting under pressure AWS (EC2, RDS) knowledge Automation exposure (Ansible, CloudFormation) ACID, normalization, transactions mastery Fast decision-maker Clear communicator

L MongoDB-only profiles L Vendor-dependent DBAs L Weak MySQL fundamentals


Job roles and responsibilities are based on my experience.
  • This role requires strong knowledge of MySQL, Redis, PostgreSQL, and MongoDB. Most work is done in MySQL, PostgreSQL, and Redis.
  • Candidates should have hands-on experience deploying, migrating, and experiencing blue-green deployments for upgrades and planning on EC2, AWS Aurora, RDS MySQL, and PostgreSQL.
  • Experience in MongoDB is recommended but not mandatory, as the infrastructure is standardized and we rarely see requests.
  • Experience in HAProxy, Keepalived configuration and management helps understand the infrastructure and excel.
  • Strong replication knowledge and the ability to perform on-demand database refreshes from production to non-production are essential.
  • Scripting knowledge, including strong shell scripting, knowledge of Ansible, and AWS CloudFormation, is recommended.
  • Candidates may be expected to understand, tune and write stored procedures during interviews with the application management team and some leadership teams. So, this knowledge is recommended to crack the next level interview rounds

Job Description:
  • Install, configure, upgrade, and maintain MySQL, Redis, PostgreSQL and MongoDB databases in both on-premise and AWS environments.
  • Manage Replication solutions for each Database based on application requirement for proper HighAvailability.
  • Administer and Optimize AWS Managed database services (RDS, AURORA, ElastiCache, DynamoDB, S3, EC2).
  • Automate routine tasks and infrastructure setup using tools like Ansible and AWS CloudFormation.
  • Design and implement comprehensive monitoring and alerting systems (CloudWatch , PMM, Datadog, MonYog) to proactively identify performance bottlenecks and apply necessary optimizations or fixes.
  • Perform daily maintenance, health checks, and capacity planning to ensure database reliability across all environments.
  • Collaborate with application developers to design efficient schemas, optimize complex queries, and enhance database performance.
  • Work closely with DevSecOps to ensure timely application of security patches and upgrades.
  • Develop and manage robust backup and disaster recovery strategies ensuring minimal data loss and downtime.
  • Generate ad-hoc reports and provide insights as requested by internal teams or stakeholders. Good with Shell Scripting or Python. Good with linux administration




Staffworxs is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace for all employees, regardless of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status.

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