Database Administrator

A client of Innova Solutions is immediately hiring for aDatabase Administrator

Position type: Full-time, Contract
Duration: 6 months, possible extension
Location: Austin, TX - Hybrid

Position Overview
As a Database Administrator driving migration and DevOps excellence, you’ll play a pivotal part in shaping modern data ecosystems. Your mission? Seamlessly transition legacy data into powerful cloud-native environments while ensuring performance, security, and reliability at every stage.
Working primarily with MySQL on Amazon RDS/Aurora, you’ll orchestrate the movement of data from diverse legacy platforms into scalable, future-ready architectures. This is a hands-on role where automation, optimization, and problem-solving come together in a fast-paced, high-impact environment.

What You’ll Do
Build & Transform

• Bring database environments to life by deploying and configuring systems aligned with application blueprints
• Lead full and incremental data migrations from legacy systems into cloud-based MySQL environments
• Design and implement ETL pipelines that power efficient and scalable data transformation

Automate & Innovate

• Drive automation using Infrastructure as Code (Terraform) to streamline provisioning
• Embed database workflows into CI/CD pipelines using tools like Git
• Enable seamless, repeatable deployments across environments

Optimize & Maintain

• Monitor performance, availability, and health across production and non-production environments
• Troubleshoot and fine-tune databases for peak efficiency
• Manage backups, recovery, patching, and ongoing system maintenance

Secure & Scale

• Implement robust data security practices including access control, encryption, and auditing
• Design high availability and disaster recovery strategies (Multi-AZ, replication, etc.)
• Plan capacity and ensure optimal resource utilization

Collaborate & Support

• Partner with development and QA teams to support database needs across the lifecycle
• Deploy and manage reporting solutions using tools like Amazon QuickSight and other BI platforms
• Document processes to enable knowledge sharing and audit readiness
• Participate in on-call rotations and respond to critical incidents when needed

What You Bring
Core Expertise

• Hands-on experience with MySQL (must-have), especially in AWS RDS/Aurora environments
• Proven ability to migrate data from legacy or heterogeneous systems to the cloud
• Strong command over SQL, ETL processes, and data validation techniques
• Experience with Terraform, CI/CD pipelines, and version control (Git)

Technical Strength

• Expertise in performance tuning, monitoring, and troubleshooting
• Knowledge of backup, recovery, high availability, and disaster recovery practices
• Familiarity with AWS cloud ecosystem and hybrid environments
• Comfort working across Linux and Windows platforms

Personal Edge

• Strong analytical and problem-solving mindset
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced, high-energy setting
• Excellent communication skills

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
• 2–5 years of relevant experience (flexible based on expertise)
• Willingness to support occasional after-hours work when needed

Nice-to-Have Skills

• Experience with Amazon Aurora (MySQL-compatible)
• Exposure to SQL Server and/or Oracle
• Familiarity with DevOps tools and monitoring platforms (CloudWatch, OpenSearch, etc.)
• Knowledge of automation/scripting (Python, Shell)
• Experience in regulated environments requiring compliance and audit readiness

Thank you!

Himanshu Kumar


PAY RANGE AND BENEFITS:
Pay Range*: $55.00 - $57.14 per hour
*Pay range offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors, including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc.

Benefits: Innova Solutions offers benefits( based on eligibility) that include the following: Medical & pharmacy coverage, Dental/vision insurance, 401(k), Health saving account (HSA) and Flexible spending account (FSA), Life Insurance, Pet Insurance, Short term and Long term Disability, Accident & Critical illness coverage, Pre-paid legal & ID theft protection, Sick time, and other types of paid leaves (as required by law), Employee Assistance Program (EAP).