About the role
Job Summary We are seeking a skilled Cloud Database Administrator (DBA) with deep expertise in AWS DynamoDB and hands-on experience in managing and maintaining on-premises databases such as Oracle, SQL Server, MySQL, or PostgreSQL. The ideal candidate will support database architecture, provisioning, performance tuning, backup/recovery, and ensure high availability across hybrid environments.
Key Responsibilities
- Design, implement, and maintain AWS DynamoDB solutions for cloud-native applications.
- Manage, monitor, and optimize on-premise database systems for performance, reliability, and availability.
- Perform database provisioning, upgrades, patching, and migrations (on-prem to cloud or hybrid).
- Configure and maintain backup and disaster recovery strategies for both cloud and on-prem databases.
- Monitor database performance, tune queries, and optimize indexing and data models.
- Automate routine tasks using scripting (Python, Bash, PowerShell) or AWS services (Lambda, CloudWatch).
- Ensure data integrity, security, and compliance with industry and internal standards.
- Collaborate with application developers, DevOps, and infrastructure teams on database requirements.
- Implement database monitoring and alerting using tools like CloudWatch, Prometheus, Grafana, or OEM.
- Maintain documentation of architecture, processes, and SOPs.
Required Skills & Experience
- 5+ years of experience as a Database Administrator in enterprise environments.
- Strong experience in AWS DynamoDB: table design, indexing, partitioning, streams, capacity management.
- Proficient in one or more on-premise databases: Oracle, SQL Server, MySQL, or PostgreSQL.
- Hands-on with AWS database services: RDS, Aurora, DMS, Backup, IAM.
- Understanding of data replication, synchronization, and migration strategies (cloud and hybrid).
- Experience with database monitoring, tuning, and troubleshooting tools.
- Familiarity with infrastructure as code (IaC) tools (CloudFormation, Terraform) is a plus.
- Solid understanding of networking, security, and IAM roles in cloud environments.
- Strong scripting skills for automation and orchestration tasks.
- Excellent communication and documentation skills.
Preferred Qualifications
- AWS Certified Database - Specialty or AWS Solutions Architect certification.
- Experience with NoSQL alternatives: MongoDB, Cassandra, or Couchbase.
- Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, DevOps culture, and GitOps practices.
- Knowledge of multi-region, multi-AZ architecture and disaster recovery planning.
Education
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field (or equivalent experience).
About W3Global
W3Global is a leading provider of end-to-end consulting services, empowering businesses to achieve their strategic goals and optimize their operations. With over 15 years of experience, we have a proven track record of delivering innovative and effective solutions across a wide range of industries.
Our Mission
At W3Global, we are committed to helping businesses of all sizes achieve their full potential. We believe that by combining our deep industry expertise with our innovative approach, we can deliver exceptional results that exceed our clients' expectations.
Our Services
We offer a comprehensive suite of consulting services designed to address the specific needs of our clients. Our services include:
Strategy Consulting: We help businesses develop and implement winning strategies to achieve their long-term goals.
Business Process Improvement: We identify and optimize business processes to enhance efficiency, reduce costs, and improve customer satisfaction.
Technology Consulting: We provide expert guidance on technology selection, implementation, and integration to support business objectives.
Talent Acquisition: We help businesses find and hire the right talent to support their growth and success.
Human Capital Management: We provide comprehensive HR solutions to help businesses manage their workforce effectively.
About the role
Job Summary We are seeking a skilled Cloud Database Administrator (DBA) with deep expertise in AWS DynamoDB and hands-on experience in managing and maintaining on-premises databases such as Oracle, SQL Server, MySQL, or PostgreSQL. The ideal candidate will support database architecture, provisioning, performance tuning, backup/recovery, and ensure high availability across hybrid environments.
Key Responsibilities
- Design, implement, and maintain AWS DynamoDB solutions for cloud-native applications.
- Manage, monitor, and optimize on-premise database systems for performance, reliability, and availability.
- Perform database provisioning, upgrades, patching, and migrations (on-prem to cloud or hybrid).
- Configure and maintain backup and disaster recovery strategies for both cloud and on-prem databases.
- Monitor database performance, tune queries, and optimize indexing and data models.
- Automate routine tasks using scripting (Python, Bash, PowerShell) or AWS services (Lambda, CloudWatch).
- Ensure data integrity, security, and compliance with industry and internal standards.
- Collaborate with application developers, DevOps, and infrastructure teams on database requirements.
- Implement database monitoring and alerting using tools like CloudWatch, Prometheus, Grafana, or OEM.
- Maintain documentation of architecture, processes, and SOPs.
Required Skills & Experience
- 5+ years of experience as a Database Administrator in enterprise environments.
- Strong experience in AWS DynamoDB: table design, indexing, partitioning, streams, capacity management.
- Proficient in one or more on-premise databases: Oracle, SQL Server, MySQL, or PostgreSQL.
- Hands-on with AWS database services: RDS, Aurora, DMS, Backup, IAM.
- Understanding of data replication, synchronization, and migration strategies (cloud and hybrid).
- Experience with database monitoring, tuning, and troubleshooting tools.
- Familiarity with infrastructure as code (IaC) tools (CloudFormation, Terraform) is a plus.
- Solid understanding of networking, security, and IAM roles in cloud environments.
- Strong scripting skills for automation and orchestration tasks.
- Excellent communication and documentation skills.
Preferred Qualifications
- AWS Certified Database - Specialty or AWS Solutions Architect certification.
- Experience with NoSQL alternatives: MongoDB, Cassandra, or Couchbase.
- Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, DevOps culture, and GitOps practices.
- Knowledge of multi-region, multi-AZ architecture and disaster recovery planning.
Education
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field (or equivalent experience).
About W3Global
W3Global is a leading provider of end-to-end consulting services, empowering businesses to achieve their strategic goals and optimize their operations. With over 15 years of experience, we have a proven track record of delivering innovative and effective solutions across a wide range of industries.
Our Mission
At W3Global, we are committed to helping businesses of all sizes achieve their full potential. We believe that by combining our deep industry expertise with our innovative approach, we can deliver exceptional results that exceed our clients' expectations.
Our Services
We offer a comprehensive suite of consulting services designed to address the specific needs of our clients. Our services include:
Strategy Consulting: We help businesses develop and implement winning strategies to achieve their long-term goals.
Business Process Improvement: We identify and optimize business processes to enhance efficiency, reduce costs, and improve customer satisfaction.
Technology Consulting: We provide expert guidance on technology selection, implementation, and integration to support business objectives.
Talent Acquisition: We help businesses find and hire the right talent to support their growth and success.
Human Capital Management: We provide comprehensive HR solutions to help businesses manage their workforce effectively.