NextPath Career Partners is currently seeking a Database Administrator (DBA) to join our client’s team in Tampa, FL. This is a hybrid, direct hire position.
SALARY: $80,000 – $105,000 (depending on experience)
Unfortunately, at this time our client is unable to sponsor or transfer visas. Only candidates authorized to work in the US without sponsorship should apply.
REQUIREMENTS:
• 3+ years of experience as a Database Administrator or Engineer
• Expert proficiency in PostgreSQL and/or MySQL management and tuning
• 2+ years of hands-on experience managing production databases on AWS (e.g., RDS)
• Strong understanding of version control systems like GitHub
• Experience optimizing database performance for high-traffic web applications
• Knowledge of relational database architecture, design, and management
RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Collaborate with developers on designing and implementing efficient database schemas for PostgreSQL and MySQL
• Monitor and optimize database performance, tuning complex SQL queries for speed
• Provision, configure, and maintain AWS database services such as Amazon RDS
• Review database changes and migration scripts, ensuring best practices before deployment
• Manage AWS resources related to databases, including backups, monitoring, and security
• Troubleshoot connection issues and performance impacts in Docker container environments
• Implement and test high availability and disaster recovery solutions within AWS
• Enforce database security policies, manage user permissions, and ensure encryption
• Provide guidance on data modeling, transactions, and ORM usage to development teams
• Serve as Tier 3 escalation point for data-related incidents, diagnosing and resolving issues quickly
NEXTPATH CAREER PARTNERS:
NextPath is a candidate-centric recruiting firm focused on your career goals to help you find your next path! Our team of professional recruiters has over 80 years of combined experience to help you navigate a job change. Our clients span local and national markets with roles across sales, creative, marketing, and staffing—on direct, contract-to-perm, and contract (project) basis.
If this position doesn’t seem to fit, we have many other roles that could be a better match. Feel free to reach out by emailing your resume to apply@nextpathcp.com for a recruiter to engage.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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