Database Administrator @ Instructure Hungary Ltd Budapest

Database Administrator @ Instructure Hungary Ltd
Budapest
Budapest, Budapest, HU

At Instructure, we believe in the power of people to grow and succeed throughout their lives. Our goal is to amplify that power by creating intuitive products that simplify learning and personal development, facilitate meaningful relationships, and inspire people to go further in their education and careers. We do this by giving smart, creative, passionate people opportunities to create awesome.  
And that's where you come in:

The Senior Database Administrator will be responsible for the design, implementation, maintenance, and optimization of our database systems, with a particular focus on AWS PostgreSQL Aurora and Amazon DynamoDB.  This individual will play a key role in architecting scalable and resilient database solutions, ensuring data integrity, and collaborating with development and operations teams to support our applications.

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• 5+ years of experience in database administration, with significant experience in AWS environments.
• Deep expertise in PostgreSQL and Amazon Aurora PostgreSQL, including replication, performance tuning, and high availability features.
• Proven experience administering and optimizing Amazon DynamoDB, including table design, indexing, and performance considerations.
• Proficiency in SQL and NoSQL query languages.
• Strong understanding of AWS services relevant to database management, such as RDS, EC2, S3, CloudWatch, and IAM.
• Experience with infrastructure as code (IaC) tools like AWS CloudFormation or Terraform is a plus.
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, agile environment.

At Instructure, we believe in the power of people to grow and succeed throughout their lives. Our goal is to amplify that power by creating intuitive products that simplify learning and personal development, facilitate meaningful relationships, and inspire people to go further in their education and careers. We do this by giving smart, creative, passionate people opportunities to create awesome.  
And that's where you come in:

The Senior Database Administrator will be responsible for the design, implementation, maintenance, and optimization of our database systems, with a particular focus on AWS PostgreSQL Aurora and Amazon DynamoDB.  This individual will play a key role in architecting scalable and resilient database solutions, ensuring data integrity, and collaborating with development and operations teams to support our applications.

, [Design, deploy, and manage highly available and scalable database solutions using AWS PostgreSQL Aurora and Amazon DynamoDB. , Administer and maintain database instances, including configuration, patching, upgrades, and performance tuning. , Implement and manage robust backup and recovery strategies for both relational and NoSQL databases. , Monitor database performance, identify bottlenecks, and proactively implement solutions to optimize performance and efficiency. , Ensure database security, including access controls, encryption, and compliance with relevant regulations. , Collaborate with software engineers to design optimal database schemas, write efficient queries, and troubleshoot database-related application issues. , Develop and maintain automation scripts and tools for database administration tasks, leveraging AWS services and scripting languages (e. g. , Python, Shell). , Participate in on-call rotations and provide expert support for critical database incidents. , Provide mentorship and guidance to junior database administrators and other technical staff. , Stay current with emerging database technologies and best practices, particularly within the AWS ecosystem. ] Requirements: AWS, Database Administration, PostgreSQL, Aurora, DynamoDB, SQL, NoSQL, RDS, EC2, S3, CloudWatch, IAM, IaC, CloudFormation, Terraform, Python Tools: Jira, Confluence, GitHub, GIT. Additionally: International projects, Small teams, Flat structure, Free coffee, Bike parking, Playroom, Shower, Free snacks, Free beverages, Free parking, In-house trainings, In-house hack days, Modern office, Startup atmosphere, No dress code, Free breakfast, Hack-weeks, Employee assistance program.