Cloud DBA

Cloud Database Administrator (Cloud DBA)

We are looking for a Cloud Database Administrator (Cloud DBA) to manage, optimize, and secure cloud-based database environments across leading cloud platforms. This role is ideal for a hands-on professional with strong database fundamentals and experience operating databases in modern cloud architectures.

Key Responsibilities

• Administer and support cloud database services across AWS, Azure, and GCP.
• Manage relational and NoSQL databases, ensuring performance, availability, and scalability.
• Implement and maintain backup, recovery, and high-availability strategies.
• Monitor database health, performance, and security using cloud-native and third-party tools.
• Collaborate with cloud, DevOps, and application teams to support scalable solutions.
• Apply best practices for cloud security, IAM, and networking related to databases.
• Automate routine tasks using scripting and infrastructure tools.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Hands-on experience with cloud database services such as AWS RDS/Aurora, Azure SQL, or GCP Cloud SQL.
• Strong knowledge of SQL and database administration fundamentals.
• Familiarity with NoSQL databases (e.g., DynamoDB, Cosmos DB).
• Experience with backup and recovery strategies and high-availability architectures.
• Proficiency in Linux/Unix environments and scripting (Python, Bash).
• Understanding of cloud networking, IAM, and security policies.

Nice to Have

• Cloud certifications such as AWS Certified Database Specialty, Azure Database Administrator Associate, or Google Cloud Database Engineer.
• Experience with containerization (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Knowledge of Infrastructure as Code tools (Terraform, CloudFormation).
• Experience with monitoring and logging tools (CloudWatch, ELK Stack).

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $50, $100,000.00 per month

Application Question(s):

• Can you briefly describe your experience managing databases in a cloud environment (AWS, Azure, or GCP)?
• How do you usually ensure data availability and recovery in a cloud-based database setup?
• Tell us about a situation where you worked with other teams (DevOps, developers, or cloud teams) to support or improve a database solution.
• This role follows a hybrid work model. Are you currently located in or able to commute to CDMX, Querétaro (QRO), Monterrey (MTY), or Guadalajara (GDL)? Please specify your city.

Language:

• English (Required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in 03900, San José Insurgentes, CDMX