Database Specialist - Chicago, Illinois, US
Foxys Computing Services
Full-time | Contract
Chicago Ridge, IL
Job description
We are seeking a talented and experienced Database Administrator (DBA) to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will possess a strong expertise in PostgreSQL and MySQL, with extensive experience supporting cloud-hosted databases, particularly in AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud environments.
Key Responsibilities:
- Database Administration: Manage PostgreSQL and MySQL databases, ensuring high availability, backups, migrations, and security.
- Performance Tuning: Optimize queries, database performance, and resolve bottlenecks to ensure efficiency.
- Database Design: Collaborate with teams to design and maintain schemas and stored procedures.
- Disaster Recovery: Implement backup, replication, and failover solutions.
- Upgrades & Patching: Plan and execute database upgrades with minimal downtime.
- Documentation & Reporting: Maintain database documentation and communicate performance metrics.
Required Skills:
- Extensive experience with PostgreSQL, MySQL, and cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud).
- Ability to lead PostgreSQL and MySQL technologies within a DBA team.
- Experience with MongoDB and MariaDB is a plus.
- Strong understanding of SDLC practices and collaboration with development teams.
- Experience with disaster recovery and high availability.
Preferred Qualifications:
- AWS database technologies (RDS, Aurora).
- Familiarity with Microsoft SQL Server, Oracle, DB2, and IMS.
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Job Types: Full-time, Contract
Pay: $45.00 - $55.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Ability to Commute:
- Frankfort, KY 40601 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Frankfort, KY 40601: Relocate before starting work (Preferred)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Frankfort, KY 40601