Job Title: Senior Database AdministratorLocation: 100% Remote (U.S. based)Duration: 6 months with long term extensions possible • • This is W-2 ONLY, we cannot work C2C or with Third Parties. We do not provide sponsorship. Candidates must be located within the U.S. • • Overview:We are seeking a Senior Database Administrator (DBA) with extensive experience in Amazon RDS and overall AWS infrastructure. This is a hands-on role supporting mission-critical systems, performance optimization, and data reliability for cloud-based environments. Responsibilities: Manage and optimize Amazon RDS databases (MySQL, PostgreSQL, SQL Server, Oracle, etc.) Monitor performance, analyze slow queries, and implement tuning strategies Ensure data integrity and uptime through high availability, backups, replication, and disaster recovery Enforce database security policies and best practices Collaborate with engineering teams on schema design, migrations, and scalability efforts Automate database operations using Infrastructure as Code and scripting (e.g., Terraform, Bash, Python) Provide on-call support for critical production issues as part of a rotation Requirements: 4+ years of experience as a DBA, with at least 3 years working with AWS and RDS Strong understanding of AWS services related to databases, monitoring, and networking Experience with database automation, CI/CD pipelines, and scripting (e.g., Bash, Python, or Terraform) Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to work independently in a fully remote environment Strong communication and documentation skills Preferred Qualifications: AWS Certification (e.g., AWS Certified Database – Specialty, Solutions Architect) Experience with Aurora, DynamoDB, or Redshift Familiarity with cloud cost optimization practices #INDIT Job Types: Full-time, Contract Pay: $60.00 - $70.00 per hour Work Location: Remote