Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. OEC provides software solutions for the automotive parts and repair industry, and they are seeking a Senior Database Administrator to lead the transformation of their database estate to AWS-managed services. This role involves owning the migration of database workloads, architecting AWS environments, and mentoring junior DBAs while ensuring the security and performance of database systems.
Responsibilities
- Own the migration of OEC’s database workloads to AWS managed services, with a primary focus on Amazon RDS for SQL Server and Aurora PostgreSQL as OEC’s target-state platforms; establish cloud-native standards for provisioning, scaling, and operations that eliminate manual overhead
- Plan and execute database migrations to AWS using DMS and SCT; own the technical delivery of lift-and-shift and re-platform migrations and ensure each wave is sequenced, validated, and consistent with OEC’s transformation roadmap
- Architect and operate AWS managed database environments with multi-AZ high availability, automated failover, RDS Proxy, and AWS Backup at their core; define the patterns and standards that will serve as OEC’s target-state database operating model
- Implement and maintain database infrastructure as code using Terraform; define IaC standards for AWS managed service provisioning, parameter configuration, and lifecycle management, and integrate them into CI/CD pipelines
- Lead cross-functional incident response and formal root cause analysis, coordinating across application, infrastructure, and cloud engineering teams to drive fast resolution and durable prevention
- Manage database systems for resiliency, scalability, performance, and availability through cloud-native AWS services, proactive monitoring, and continuous optimization aligned with OEC’s service level objectives; must be proficient in AWS observability tooling (CloudWatch, RDS Performance Insights, DevOps Guru, Cost Explorer) and platforms such as Datadog
- Enforce data governance and security using AWS Secrets Manager, IAM database authentication, KMS encryption, VPC isolation, and automated backup and retention policies in alignment with OEC’s data stewardship standards
- Mentor and coach junior and mid-level DBAs on cloud-first AWS patterns; foster a collaborative, learning-oriented team culture and actively shape OEC’s database engineering practices
Skills
- A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university is required, with a focus in information technology/science, or related discipline
- In the absence of a degree, equivalent work experience directly related to the key responsibilities of the role will be considered as a substitute for the degree
- Deep, proven expertise in AWS cloud-native database services is the foremost requirement for this role
- Candidates must bring a demonstrated track record of architecting, migrating, and operating Amazon RDS for SQL Server and Aurora PostgreSQL
- A minimum of 10–12 years of overall database administration experience is required, with at least 3–5 of those years in AWS managed services production environments
- Demonstrated experience executing database migrations using AWS Database Migration Service (DMS) and AWS Schema Conversion Tool (SCT), including both homogeneous and heterogeneous migrations
- Proficiency in AWS database security and governance tooling, including Secrets Manager, IAM database authentication, KMS encryption, VPC and Security Group configuration, and RDS Proxy
- Solid working knowledge of AWS-native monitoring and observability tools: CloudWatch, RDS Performance Insights, AWS DevOps Guru, and AWS Cost Explorer
- Proficiency in Infrastructure as Code using Terraform for AWS managed service provisioning
- Working knowledge of AWS cloud infrastructure as it relates to database systems
- Hands-on experience migrating Microsoft SQL Server and PostgreSQL workloads to AWS managed services
- Demonstrated ability to contribute to technology strategy, platform evaluation, and enterprise database standards
- Experience with Aurora Serverless v2, DynamoDB Streams, or event-driven data architecture patterns on AWS
- Familiarity with AWS Organizations, Control Tower, and enterprise landing zone governance as it relates to database workloads
- Experience with AWS cost optimization strategies, including Reserved Instances, Savings Plans, and database right-sizing
- Proven record of leading database teams through multi-year cloud migration programs
- Background in Windows, Linux, and cloud-native service configurations supporting high-availability and disaster recovery database environments
- Familiarity with the Strangler Fig pattern and its application to database modernization
Benefits
- Full benefits starting Day 1: Medical, Dental, and Vision
- 401(k) with company match
- Unlimited Flex Time Off plus 10 company-paid holidays
- Remote-first role with monthly communication stipend
- Professional development programs, tuition assistance, and quarterly book program
- Free wellness coaching and pet insurance
- Home office equipment stipend
- Employee resource groups and exclusive employee discounts
Company Overview
Playing our part right from the start. It was founded in 2000, and is headquartered in Fairlawn, Ohio, USA, with a workforce of 1001-5000 employees. Its website is http://www.oeconnection.com/.Company H1B Sponsorship
OEC has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 1 in 2022, 2 in 2021, 1 in 2020. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.