Additional Information
Joining Razer will place you on a global mission to revolutionize the way the world games. Razer is a place to do great work , offering you the opportunity to make an impact globally while working across a global team located across 5 continents. Razer is also a great place to work, providing you the unique, gamer-centric #LifeAtRazer experience that will put you in an accelerated growth, both personally and professionally.
Job Responsibilities :
Senior Database Administrator is responsible for managing and maintaining databases hosted on cloud platforms such as AWS, MONGODB Atlas, and others.
- DBA manage the cloud infrastructure for data, ensuring scalability, availability, and security.
- DBA play a critical role in disaster recovery planning and implementation.
- DBA help companies reduce costs by optimizing database performance and usage. Database Management: Oversee the administration, maintenance, and optimization of AWS cloud databases, including MySQL, Aurora MySQL, MongoDB, MSSQL and DynamoDB.
Performance Tuning: Monitor and optimize database performance, including managing indexing, queries, and caching strategies
Backup and Recovery: Implement and manage backup and recovery strategies to safeguard data integrity.
Security: Ensure database security by implementing best practices and monitoring for potential vulnerabilities.
Automation: Develop and maintain automation scripts for database management tasks using tools like AWS Lambda, CloudFormation, and Terraform.
Monitoring: Set up and manage monitoring tools to track database performance and health.
Troubleshooting: Diagnose and resolve database-related issues, providing timely support to development and operations teams.
Collaboration: Work closely with development teams to design and implement database solutions that meet business requirements.
Automating Tasks: Use scripts and cloud tools to automate routine database tasks such as backups, updates, and monitoring.
Migration: Plan and execute data migrations from on-premises databases to cloud platforms or between different cloud services.
Documentation: Maintain comprehensive documentation of database configurations, processes, and procedures.
Pre-Requisites :
Experience: Minimum of 5 years of experience in database administration and management, with a focus on cloud hosted databases: AWS and MONGO Atlas.
Technical Skills: Proficiency in MySQL, Aurora MySQL, MongoDB, PostgreSQL, MSSQL, and DynamoDB. Experience with AWS services such as RDS, EC2, S3, and IAM.
Scripting: Strong scripting skills in languages such as Python, Bash, or PowerShell.
Problem-Solving: Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
Communication: Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively in a team environment.
Certifications: AWS Certified Database - Specialty or similar certifications are a plus.