[Remote] Senior Database Administrator.

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. OEC provides software solutions for the automotive parts and repair industry, and they are seeking a Senior Database Administrator to lead the transformation of their database estate to AWS-managed services. This role involves owning the migration of database workloads, architecting AWS environments, and mentoring junior DBAs while ensuring the security and performance of database systems.

Responsibilities

• Own the migration of OEC’s database workloads to AWS managed services, with a primary focus on Amazon RDS for SQL Server and Aurora PostgreSQL as OEC’s target-state platforms; establish cloud-native standards for provisioning, scaling, and operations that eliminate manual overhead
• Plan and execute database migrations to AWS using DMS and SCT; own the technical delivery of lift-and-shift and re-platform migrations and ensure each wave is sequenced, validated, and consistent with OEC’s transformation roadmap
• Architect and operate AWS managed database environments with multi-AZ high availability, automated failover, RDS Proxy, and AWS Backup at their core; define the patterns and standards that will serve as OEC’s target-state database operating model
• Implement and maintain database infrastructure as code using Terraform; define IaC standards for AWS managed service provisioning, parameter configuration, and lifecycle management, and integrate them into CI/CD pipelines
• Lead cross-functional incident response and formal root cause analysis, coordinating across application, infrastructure, and cloud engineering teams to drive fast resolution and durable prevention
• Manage database systems for resiliency, scalability, performance, and availability through cloud-native AWS services, proactive monitoring, and continuous optimization aligned with OEC’s service level objectives; must be proficient in AWS observability tooling (CloudWatch, RDS Performance Insights, DevOps Guru, Cost Explorer) and platforms such as Datadog
• Enforce data governance and security using AWS Secrets Manager, IAM database authentication, KMS encryption, VPC isolation, and automated backup and retention policies in alignment with OEC’s data stewardship standards
• Mentor and coach junior and mid-level DBAs on cloud-first AWS patterns; foster a collaborative, learning-oriented team culture and actively shape OEC’s database engineering practices

Skills

• A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university is required, with a focus in information technology/science, or related discipline
• In the absence of a degree, equivalent work experience directly related to the key responsibilities of the role will be considered as a substitute for the degree
• Deep, proven expertise in AWS cloud-native database services is the foremost requirement for this role
• Candidates must bring a demonstrated track record of architecting, migrating, and operating Amazon RDS for SQL Server and Aurora PostgreSQL
• A minimum of 10–12 years of overall database administration experience is required, with at least 3–5 of those years in AWS managed services production environments
• Demonstrated experience executing database migrations using AWS Database Migration Service (DMS) and AWS Schema Conversion Tool (SCT), including both homogeneous and heterogeneous migrations
• Proficiency in AWS database security and governance tooling, including Secrets Manager, IAM database authentication, KMS encryption, VPC and Security Group configuration, and RDS Proxy
• Solid working knowledge of AWS-native monitoring and observability tools: CloudWatch, RDS Performance Insights, AWS DevOps Guru, and AWS Cost Explorer
• Proficiency in Infrastructure as Code using Terraform for AWS managed service provisioning
• Working knowledge of AWS cloud infrastructure as it relates to database systems
• Hands-on experience migrating Microsoft SQL Server and PostgreSQL workloads to AWS managed services
• Demonstrated ability to contribute to technology strategy, platform evaluation, and enterprise database standards
• Experience with Aurora Serverless v2, DynamoDB Streams, or event-driven data architecture patterns on AWS
• Familiarity with AWS Organizations, Control Tower, and enterprise landing zone governance as it relates to database workloads
• Experience with AWS cost optimization strategies, including Reserved Instances, Savings Plans, and database right-sizing
• Proven record of leading database teams through multi-year cloud migration programs
• Background in Windows, Linux, and cloud-native service configurations supporting high-availability and disaster recovery database environments
• Familiarity with the Strangler Fig pattern and its application to database modernization

Benefits

• Full benefits starting Day 1: Medical, Dental, and Vision
• 401(k) with company match
• Unlimited Flex Time Off plus 10 company-paid holidays
• Remote-first role with monthly communication stipend
• Professional development programs, tuition assistance, and quarterly book program
• Free wellness coaching and pet insurance
• Home office equipment stipend
• Employee resource groups and exclusive employee discounts

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