Job Summary
Job description
Overview of job
We are looking for an experienced Senior Database Specialist (DBA) in AWS to join our team and play a crucial role in supporting our engineering and business operations. As a DBA, you will be responsible for managing and optimizing our databases on the AWS Cloud platform, as well as collaborating, consulting, reviewing, and designing database solutions with cross-functional teams to ensure successful implementation.
Your expertise in AWS services, database administration, and data security will be vital in ensuring the reliability, scalability, and performance of our databases. The ideal candidate is a self-motivated professional with a strong background in AWS Cloud technologies and a passion for optimizing database systems to drive business success.
Main Responsibilities:
- Database Management: Design, evaluate, consult, and deploy AWS-based database solutions, including RDS (MySQL, PostgreSQL, SQL Server, etc..), Aurora, DynamoDB and other database services that ensure high availability, scalability, and performance.
- Performance Tuning: Monitor and optimize database performance, proactively identifying and resolving performance issues, resource utilization and scalability.
- Backup & Recovery: Implement and manage robust AWS Backup, recovery and disaster recovery solutions, ensuring data integrity and availability.
- Migration & Upgrades: Plan and execute database migration, upgrades, and data migration tasks with minimal downtime and description to services.
- Collaboration: Work closely with development teams to optimize database schemas and queries for improved application performance to meet business requirements.
- Security Management: Implement and enforce security measures to protect sensitive data and ensure compliance with data protection regulations
- Consulting: Troubleshoot and resolve database-related issues, providing timely and effective technical support.
- Stay updated with AWS best practices and industry trends, recommending and implementing improvements as needed.
Job Requirement
Must-have skills:
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
- Proven work experience as a Database Administrator with a focus on AWS Cloud technologies
- In-depth knowledge of AWS services related to databases, such as Amazon RDS, Amazon Aurora, Amazon DynamoDB, etc.
- Proficiency in database administration, optimization, and performance tuning on AWS
- Experience with database security and implementing access controls on the AWS platform
- Strong understanding of data migration, backup, and disaster recovery strategies on AWS.]
- Familiarity with scripting and automation using the AWS CLI, Python, or other relevant languages.
- Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to diagnose and resolve complex database issues.
- Strong communication and collaboration skills to work effectively with cross-functional teams.
- Experience in SDLC and Agile methodologies.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Nice-to-have:
- Experience in the banking or finance industry is a plus.
- AWS certification(s) related to database administration is a plus.
Languages
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English
Speaking: Intermediate - Reading: Intermediate - Writing: Intermediate
Technical Skill
- AWS
- Amazon Aurora
- Amazon RDS
- DBA
- Python
- MS Access
- DynamoDB
- SDLC
- Data migration
- Performance tuning
- Database Security
- CLI
COMPETENCES
- Problem Solving Skills
- Communication Skills
- Agile
- Working Independently
- Teamwork
BUSINESS PROFILE
Tyme is building multi-country digital banks with high-tech and high-touch solutions.
Tyme Vietnam is the international arm of Tyme Group with operations in Hong Kong, Vietnam, The Philippines, and South Africa. We own the technology platform and intellectual property globally and collaborate with in-country partners to launch new digital banks.
Our team is an ideal blend of entrepreneurs, engineers, and banking experts. We are serial bank builders who re-imagine the bank’s digital future through technology.
Our “high-tech, high-touch” philosophy has its roots deep in our culture. As a technology-powered organization, we leverage emerging technologies and collaboration tools to create a digital and mobile workplace that reinforces agility, creativity, and teamwork.
But we don’t forget about touch – the power that connects our people. We strive hard to find the right balance between the digital and physical worlds; the healthy mix that boosts productivity and employee well-being.
We are building a positive, fast-paced work environment that provides intellectual stimulation and inspiration to the best talents. Here at Tyme, you will work with our small, but great teams, and find exciting opportunities with great adventures.