Job Description

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We are seeking an experienced Database Administrator with expertise in AWS RDS and infrastructure as code to join our team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for designing, implementing, securing, and maintaining our database systems across multiple RDS flavors.


Key Responsibilities:


Database Creation and Management:


Design and create databases using various AWS RDS flavors


Implement and manage infrastructure as code (IaC) for database deployments


Utilize tools such as Pulumi and Terraform for infrastructure management


Good to have: performance tuning experience


Database Security:


Design and implement robust security measures to protect database systems and data


Ensure compliance with data protection regulations and company security policiesRegularly review and update security protocolsBackup and Recovery: Develop and maintain comprehensive backup and recovery strategiesImplement and test disaster recovery plans


Ensure data integrity and minimal downtime in case of system failures


Database Maintenance and Updates:


Perform regular database maintenance tasks


Manage patches and updates across all database systems


Handle database conversions and upgrades when necessary


Configuration Management:


Optimize database configurations, including parameter groups


Fine-tune database performance for various workloads


Capacity Planning and Monitoring:


Monitor database size and growth


Implement proactive measures to ensure optimal performance and scalability


Provide ongoing support and troubleshootingCommunication:


Collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams


Provide clear documentation and reports on database status and projects


Participate in team meetings and knowledge sharing sessions


Required Skills and Qualifications:


Extensive experience with AWS RDS and cloud-based database management


Proficiency in multiple database systems, including Aurora, MySQL, PostgreSQL, Oracle and MS SQL


Strong knowledge of infrastructure as code (IaC) principles and tools (Pulumi, Terraform)


Experience with TypeScript for IaC development


Expertise in database security best practices and implementation


Proven track record in database backup, recovery, and disaster plannin


Strong understanding of database performance tuning and optimization


Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills


Strong communication skills, both written and verbal


Ability to work independently and as part of a team


Preferred Qualifications:


AWS certifications (e.g., AWS Certified Database - Specialty)


Experience with other cloud platforms and database systems


Knowledge of containerization and microservices architectures


Familiarity with DevOps practices and CI/CD pipelines


This job description outlines the key responsibilities and required skills for a Database Administrator role, focusing on the specific areas mentioned in the provided information. It emphasizes expertise in AWS RDS, database security, maintenance, and infrastructure as code, while also highlighting the importance of communication skills and the ability to work with various database systems.

About Virtusa

Teamwork, quality of life, professional and personal development: values that Virtusa is proud to embody. When you join us, you join a team of 27,000 people globally that cares about your growth -- one that seeks to provide you with exciting projects, opportunities and work with state of the art technologies throughout your career with us.


Great minds, great potential: it all comes together at Virtusa. We value collaboration and the team environment of our company, and seek to provide great minds with a dynamic place to nurture new ideas and foster excellence.


Virtusa was founded on principles of equal opportunity for all, and so does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.