Senior Cloud Database Administrator – MySQL, AWS RDS, Aurora

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. Administer and optimize MySQL/InnoDB databases on AWS RDS and Aurora MySQL, including provisioning, scaling, patching, upgrades, and decommissioning .

Posted 10/13/2026full-timeRemote • Mexico, Argentina, Costa Rica, Brazil, ColombiaSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive expertise in MySQL database administration and optimization on AWS, including performance tuning, disaster recovery, and automation using scripting languages. Proficient in implementing secure configurations and collaborating within Agile teams to maintain high availability and compliance standards.

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MySQL Database AdministrationAWS RDS AdministrationPerformance TuningDisaster Recovery ProceduresScripting and Automation

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Hard Skills

MySQLInnoDBPerformance TuningQuery OptimizationBackup and RestoreDisaster RecoveryCloudWatchAWS CLIPythonBash

Soft Skills

CommunicationDocumentationCollaboration

Tools & Technologies

AWS AuroraTerraformCloudFormationAWS LambdaKubernetesCI/CD

Industry Keywords

AgileHigh AvailabilityRegulated EnvironmentsIAMEncryption

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AWSKubernetesMySQLPostgresPythonRTOSSQLTerraform

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Administer and optimize MySQL/InnoDB databases on AWS RDS and Aurora MySQL, including provisioning, scaling, patching, upgrades, and decommissioning
Troubleshoot complex production issues such as slow queries, replication lag, locking, deadlocks, and resource contention
Tune performance through execution plan analysis, query and index optimization, and InnoDB configuration
Design and maintain backup, restore, PITR, and disaster recovery procedures meeting defined RTOs and RPOs
Support high availability using Aurora clusters, Multi-AZ, read replicas, and automated failover
Monitor health, performance, and capacity using CloudWatch and Performance Insights/Database Insights, and recommend right-sizing
Automate DBA operations and build self-service capabilities using Python, Bash, SQL, AWS CLI, and Infrastructure as Code where applicable
Implement secure, least-privilege configurations, including IAM, encryption, and credential management, and support audits and compliance
Participate in on-call and incident response, including root cause analysis
Collaborate in an Agile/Scrum team and maintain runbooks, documentation, and database standards

Requirements

What you’ll need

10+ years of experience in Database Administration, Database Engineering, or Database Reliability Engineering
Extensive hands-on MySQL experience with deep knowledge of InnoDB internals (transactions, locking, deadlocks, buffer pool, redo/undo logs, crash recovery)
Strong hands-on experience administering MySQL on AWS RDS and/or Aurora MySQL
Proven performance tuning, query optimization, and troubleshooting skills
Strong experience with backups, restores, PITR, disaster recovery, and high availability (Multi-AZ, read replicas, Aurora failover)
Hands-on experience with CloudWatch and Performance Insights/Database Insights
Strong scripting and automation skills (Python, Bash, SQL, AWS CLI, or similar)
Solid understanding of AWS security (IAM, encryption, access controls)
Experience in Agile teams, with strong communication and documentation skills
Preferred: Terraform or CloudFormation; AWS Lambda, Systems Manager, or EventBridge; PostgreSQL; Kubernetes/EKS; CI/CD; regulated environments; AWS cost optimization; building self-service database platforms

Benefits

Comp & perks

Experience our fun, inclusive, innovative culture that values your unique contributions and supports your professional growth.
Daily opportunities to learn, innovate, and excel.
Career growth opportunities and resources.
High-energy, engaging work environment.
Freedom to work from home or any location of your choice.
Work-life balance with no stressful commute.