Database Administrator onsite in Denver, CO 12 to 16 years

Role : Database Administrator

Location : Denver, CO

Exp. : 12 to 16 years.

JD Details: 10 to 15 years of DBA experience supporting enterprise-scale databases.

Strong expertise in:

1. Oracle Database Administration

2. MongoDB Administration

3. Amazon DynamoDB

4. Strong SQL, PL/SQL, and query optimization skills.

Experience with:

Database design and data modeling

Database migrations and modernization

Performance tuning and troubleshooting

Backup, recovery, replication, and HA configurations

Hands-on experience with AWS cloud platform.

Knowledge of indexing, partitioning, clustering, and sharding concepts.

Experience with monitoring tools and database health checks.

Scripting/automation experience using Python, Shell, or PowerShell.

Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.

Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Database Administration & Support :

Administer, maintain, monitor, and support Oracle, MongoDB, and DynamoDB environments.

Manage database installations, upgrades, patches, backups, recovery, and replication strategies.

Ensure database availability, reliability, and security across production and non-production environments.

Implement database standards, policies, and best practices.

Database Design & Architecture

Design scalable and high-performing relational and NoSQL database architectures.

Create logical and physical data models based on application requirements.

Optimize schema design, indexing strategies, partitioning, and storage configurations.

Support microservices and distributed data architectures.

Database Migration & Modernization

Lead database migration projects from legacy platforms to Oracle, MongoDB, or DynamoDB.

Perform schema conversion, data migration, validation, and cutover planning.

Support cloud migration initiatives and modernization efforts.

Experience with migration tools and ETL/data integration processes.

Performance Tuning & Optimization

Analyze and resolve database performance bottlenecks.

Tune SQL queries, stored procedures, indexes, and execution plans.

Optimize MongoDB collections, aggregations, sharding, and replication.

Improve DynamoDB throughput, partition key design, auto scaling, and cost optimization.

Monitor database health using performance monitoring tools.

High Availability & Disaster Recovery

Configure and maintain HA/DR solutions including Oracle RAC/Data Guard, MongoDB replica sets/sharding, and DynamoDB global tables.

Develop and test backup and recovery procedures.

Ensure business continuity and disaster recovery readiness.

Cloud & Automation

Work with AWS cloud services related to databases and infrastructure.

Automate database administration tasks using scripting tools such as Shell, Python, or PowerShell.

Support Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and CI/CD integration where applicable.

Collaboration & Governance

Work closely with application developers, architects, DevOps, and security teams.

Participate in code reviews and database design discussions.

Ensure compliance with data governance, security, and regulatory requirements

Deliverables:

Process Flows

Mentor and Knowledge transfer to client project team members

Participate as primary, co and/or contributing author on any and all project deliverables associated with their assigned areas of responsibility

Participate in data conversion and data maintenance

Provide best practice and industry specific solutions

Advise on and provide alternative (out of the box) solutions

Provide thought leadership as well as hands on technical configuration/development as needed.

Participate as a team member of the functional team

Perform other duties as assigned.