We are hiring a Senior Database Administrator to start immediately for a global company here in Irvine, CA. This is a Direct Hire position, with full benefits. This position requires 100% on site to start.

Position: Senior Database Administrator

Responsibilities:

• Proactively identify and troubleshoot database faults to minimize downtime and maintain optimal performance.
• Continuously monitor and optimize database performance for scalability, efficiency, and responsiveness.
• Partner closely with business departments to understand their needs and ensure database availability aligns with business goals.
• Collaborate on database architecture enhancements to support evolving requirements.
• Provide technical support and training to development teams, fostering a strong understanding of database best practices.
• Lead the construction and ongoing maintenance of our database platform in the cloud environment.
• Participate in the development of database operation and maintenance products and related components.
• Lead the construction and ongoing maintenance of our database platform.
• Stay up to date on emerging database technologies and products to identify opportunities for improvement and support business growth.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related technical field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience administering database systems like MySQL, PostgreSQL, etc.
• Familiarity with NoSQL databases (e.g., MongoDB, Cassandra, DynamoDB, Redis) and practical experience with their operation is a plus.
• Proficiency in Linux administration, including service deployment, troubleshooting, and performance tuning.
• Proficiency in at least one programming language (e.g., Shell, Python, Java) for scripting and automating database operations.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively under pressure.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Additional Skills (Preferred):

• Working knowledge of distributed system concepts like data replication and election mechanisms.
• Experience using open-source middleware in large-scale environments.
• Experience using or developing tools (e.g., DMS) to achieve zero downtime data migration.

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
• The chance to be part of a growing and innovative company.
• Engaging and inclusive work culture.
• The opportunity to lead challenging and impactful projects.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard torace, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status.We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.

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