Database Administrator (DBA) | Remote LATAM | AWS, SQL Server & PostgreSQL (Mexi

Job Description

Our client is seeking an experienced Database Administrator (DBA) to support and optimize mission-critical database infrastructure in a high-availability production environment.

This is a 100% remote, full-time contract opportunity for professionals based in Latin America (LATAM), requiring availability during U.S. Central Time (CT) business hours.

The initial contract duration is 6 months.

The selected professional will be responsible for administering, securing, monitoring, and optimizing production database systems, ensuring high availability, operational stability, data integrity, and disaster recovery readiness.

The role requires hands-on experience with Microsoft SQL Server, Amazon Aurora PostgreSQL, AWS RDS, Terraform, Python or PowerShell, and Confluent Kafka.

Key Responsibilities

• Administer, maintain, and optimize production database environments, including Microsoft SQL Server and Amazon Aurora PostgreSQL.

• Ensure high availability, reliability, security, and performance of mission-critical database systems.

• Monitor database performance, identify bottlenecks, troubleshoot complex issues, and implement optimization strategies.

• Manage AWS database infrastructure, particularly Amazon RDS and Aurora.

• Implement and maintain database automation using Python or PowerShell and Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools such as Terraform.

• Support the administration, monitoring, and troubleshooting of Confluent Kafka environments.

• Develop, maintain, and execute disaster recovery procedures to minimize downtime and prevent data loss.

• Manage database access controls and ensure compliance with established security protocols.

• Collaborate closely with engineering teams on system architecture, technical requirements, design reviews, and production support.

• Resolve critical database incidents under pressure while maintaining system stability and business continuity.

Position Details

• Position: Database Administrator (DBA)

• Location: Remote – Latin America (LATAM)

• Schedule: Full-time, U.S. Central Time (CT) business hours

• Contract Duration: 6 months

• Experience Level: Mid-Level (3–4 years of relevant hands-on experience)

• English Proficiency: B2+ conversational English

Important: This is a hands-on Database Administration position, not a Data Engineering or Business Intelligence role. Candidates whose primary experience is focused on reporting tools or data processing frameworks are not the intended fit.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• 3–4 years of hands-on experience in Database Administration, supporting complex, high-availability production environments.

• Practical experience with both Microsoft SQL Server and Amazon Aurora PostgreSQL, with strong expertise in at least one of these technologies.

• Experience with Amazon Web Services (AWS), particularly Amazon RDS and Aurora.

• Programming and scripting experience using Python or PowerShell for database administration and automation.

• Experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools, particularly Terraform.

• Hands-on experience administering, monitoring, and troubleshooting Confluent Kafka.

• Strong knowledge of database performance analysis, query optimization, performance tuning, and complex issue resolution.

• Proven experience maintaining highly available production database systems.

• Experience planning and executing disaster recovery procedures.

• Knowledge of database security, access management, and data protection practices.

• Ability to collaborate with software engineering teams on technical requirements, system design, and production support.

• Strong troubleshooting skills and ability to perform effectively under pressure and tight deadlines.

• English proficiency: B2+, with the ability to communicate effectively in technical discussions.

• Must reside in Latin America (LATAM) and be available to work full-time during U.S. Central Time (CT) business hours.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience creating and managing Kafka connectors and topics.

• Knowledge of NoSQL databases, particularly MongoDB.

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Experience with Snowflake.

• Familiarity with additional relational databases, such as MySQL.

• Advanced Kafka expertise, including KSQL and Apache Flink.

Mandatory Technical Requirements

• Ability to work through an AWS WorkSpace virtual desktop environment.

• Successful completion of the AWS WorkSpaces connectivity test.

• Ability to provide a screenshot of the connectivity test results.

• Willingness to submit a short professional introduction video in English as part of the recruitment process.

Important Candidate Profile Clarification

This position requires direct, hands-on experience in Database Administration (DBA).

Candidates whose primary experience is in Data Engineering, Business Intelligence, Tableau, Apache Airflow, or Apache Spark, without substantial production database administration experience, are not suitable for this opportunity.

Additional Information

Contract Details

• Work Location: 100% Remote – Latin America (LATAM).

• Work Schedule: Full-time, aligned with U.S. Central Time (CT) business hours.

• Contract Duration: 6 months.

• Work Environment: Candidates must be able to work through an AWS WorkSpace virtual desktop environment.

Our client is a leading global digital platform operating in a high-traffic, data-intensive technology environment.

The organization relies on highly available, secure, and scalable database infrastructure to support its digital services and business operations.

Our client is seeking an experienced Database Administrator to strengthen its database operations, optimize system performance, ensure business continuity, and collaborate with engineering teams in a fast-paced, technically demanding environment.

Originally posted on Himalayas