Lead Database Administrator
Core
Lead Database Administrator responsible for deploying, monitoring, maintaining, and optimizing SQL Server and cloud-native AWS database systems to support high-performance, scalable educational technology applications.
Role type
Senior IC Database Administrator (Cloud & On-Premise)
Builds
Production database infrastructure for SaaS educational resources and adaptive testing platforms
Domain
EdTech / Cloud Data Infrastructure
Deliverable
production ML models | infrastructure
Required skills
SQL Server administration, AWS database services (Aurora, DynamoDB, Redshift), performance tuning, automation scripting, disaster recovery, data replication, large-scale data management
Preferred skills
Infrastructure-as-Code (CloudFormation/CDK), Ansible, AWS cost optimization, AI-assisted monitoring, data warehouse concepts, OLAP technologies
Technologies
SQL Server, AWS (EC2, RDS, Aurora, DynamoDB, Redshift, S3 Tables), PowerShell, Extended Events, DMVs
Responsibilities
Deploy and upgrade SQL Server instances on AWS; troubleshoot complex database issues; monitor infrastructure health; optimize performance and reduce costs; automate administrative processes; support application design and deployment; maintain documentation; support on-call rotation
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC