Senior MySQL DBA Analyst for Englewood Cliffs, NJ

Hi,

My name is Rohit Chauhan, and I am a Staffing Specialist at Novia Infotech LLC. I am reaching out to you on an exciting job opportunity with one of our clients.

 

Job Title: Senior MySQL DBA Analyst
Location: Englewood Cliffs, NJ
Rate: $47/hr

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Senior MySQL DBA Analyst with strong expertise in MySQL, PostgreSQL, Redis, AWS Cloud Database Services, Linux Administration, and Database Automation. The ideal candidate will be responsible for database administration, performance optimization, high availability architecture, disaster recovery planning, cloud database management, and infrastructure automation across both on-premises and AWS environments.

The successful candidate will work closely with application development, DevSecOps, and infrastructure teams to ensure highly available, secure, and scalable database platforms.

Key Responsibilities

Database Administration

• Install, configure, upgrade, patch, and maintain MySQL, PostgreSQL, and Redis databases.
• Manage database environments across on-premises and AWS cloud platforms.
• Perform database migrations, upgrades, and version management activities.
• Ensure database availability, reliability, and operational excellence.

High Availability & Replication

• Design and implement replication solutions based on business and application requirements.
• Configure and maintain high-availability database architectures.
• Monitor replication health and troubleshoot replication-related issues.
• Support failover, clustering, and disaster recovery solutions.

AWS Cloud Database Management

• Administer and optimize AWS-managed database services including:
• Amazon RDS
• Amazon Aurora
• Amazon ElastiCache
• Amazon DynamoDB
• Amazon EC2
• Amazon S3
• Monitor cloud database performance and recommend improvements.
• Support cloud migration and modernization initiatives.

Performance Tuning & Optimization

• Analyze database workloads and optimize performance.
• Perform query tuning and execution plan analysis.
• Design efficient database schemas and indexing strategies.
• Collaborate with development teams to optimize application database interactions.
• Resolve performance bottlenecks and capacity-related issues.

Monitoring & Alerting

• Design and maintain proactive monitoring solutions.
• Implement performance dashboards and alerting systems using:
• AWS CloudWatch
• PMM (Percona Monitoring and Management)
• Datadog
• Monyog
• Monitor system health, availability, and resource utilization.

Automation & Infrastructure Management

• Automate database administration and operational processes.
• Develop infrastructure automation using:
• Ansible
• AWS CloudFormation
• Create scripts for database maintenance, reporting, and monitoring.
• Improve operational efficiency through automation initiatives.

Backup, Recovery & Security

• Design and manage backup and recovery strategies.
• Implement disaster recovery solutions to minimize downtime and data loss.
• Perform backup validation and recovery testing.
• Work with DevSecOps teams to apply security patches and database upgrades.
• Ensure compliance with security standards and best practices.

Linux Administration & Scripting

• Perform Linux server administration and troubleshooting.
• Develop automation and maintenance scripts using:
• Shell Scripting
• Python
• Support database server infrastructure and operating system performance.

Reporting & Collaboration

• Generate ad-hoc reports and provide database-related insights.
• Collaborate with developers, architects, DevOps, and business stakeholders.
• Participate in root cause analysis and production support activities.
• Document operational procedures and database standards.

Required Technical Skills

Database Technologies

• MySQL Administration
• PostgreSQL Administration
• Redis Administration
• Database Replication
• High Availability Architecture
• Backup & Recovery
• Disaster Recovery Planning
• Performance Tuning
• Query Optimization
• Database Security

AWS Cloud Services

• Amazon RDS
• Amazon Aurora
• Amazon ElastiCache
• Amazon DynamoDB
• Amazon EC2
• Amazon S3
• AWS CloudWatch
• AWS CloudFormation
• AWS IAM

Monitoring Tools

• CloudWatch
• Datadog
• PMM (Percona Monitoring and Management)
• Monyog

Automation & Scripting

• Ansible
• Shell Scripting
• Python
• Infrastructure Automation

Operating Systems

• Linux Administration
• Unix/Linux Troubleshooting

Required Qualifications

• 10+ years of Database Administration experience.
• Strong expertise in MySQL database administration.
• Hands-on experience managing PostgreSQL and Redis environments.
• Extensive experience with AWS cloud database services.
• Strong knowledge of database replication, clustering, and high availability solutions.
• Experience with monitoring, alerting, and capacity planning.
• Strong scripting and automation skills.
• Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• AWS Certification (Solutions Architect, Database Specialty, SysOps Administrator).
• Experience supporting large-scale enterprise production environments.
• Knowledge of DevSecOps practices and security compliance.
• Experience with cloud migration projects.
• Financial Services, Media, or Large Enterprise environment experience.

Ideal Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in:

• MySQL Database Administration
• PostgreSQL & Redis Administration
• AWS Database Services
• High Availability & Replication
• Performance Tuning & Optimization
• Linux Administration
• Shell/Python Automation
• Monitoring & Observability
• Disaster Recovery & Backup Strategies
• DevSecOps Collaboration

 

Rohit Chauhan IT Recruiter E: rohit.c@noviainfotech.com www.noviainfotech.com A: 4421 Avenida Ln, McKinney, TX, 75070

 

 

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