Database Administrator (DBA) - MySQL, PostgreSQL, Redis, Aurora
Tricon Solutions, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, United States
Database Administrator (DBA) - MySQL, PostgreSQL, Redis, Aurora
Industry:
Digital Media / Streaming / Broadcast Technology
Location:
On-site / Hybrid - Englewood Cliffs, NJ / New York Metro
Duration:
Contract / Contract-to-Hire
Start Date:
ASAP
About the Role
A leading organization in the
digital media and broadcast technology industry
is seeking an experienced
Database Administrator (DBA)
to support high-performance, mission-critical data platforms that power real-time content delivery, web applications, and internal enterprise systems.
This role requires strong expertise in
MySQL, PostgreSQL, Redis, and AWS Aurora , with proven experience operating in fast-paced, always-on production environments.
Key Responsibilities
Administer, configure, and optimize
MySQL ,
PostgreSQL ,
Redis , and
Amazon Aurora
databases across development, staging, and production environments. Ensure
high availability , scalability, and performance for databases supporting large-scale digital platforms. Design and implement
backup/restore , replication, and disaster recovery strategies, including multi-AZ configurations on AWS. Tune and maintain
Redis
clusters, memory configuration, persistence, cache optimization, and eviction strategies. Collaborate with engineering, DevOps, and application teams to review schemas, optimize queries, and support release cycles. Set up monitoring, performance dashboards, and alerts using CloudWatch, Performance Insights, Datadog, New Relic, or similar tools. Manage database
security , encryption, user access, patching, and compliance controls. Automate database tasks using
Python/Bash scripts , AWS tools, IaC, and CI/CD pipelines. Troubleshoot production performance issues, replication lag, slow queries, connection bottlenecks, and AWS-related incidents. Participate in an on-call rotation and provide production support during peak traffic and urgent incidents. Required Skills & Experience
5+ years
of hands-on DBA experience supporting MySQL and PostgreSQL in production environments. Strong proficiency with
Amazon Aurora
(MySQL/Postgres-compatible), including monitoring, scaling, and failover. Deep understanding of
Redis
architecture, clustering, replication, and performance tuning. Experience supporting
large-scale, high-traffic, low-latency
applications. Strong SQL optimization skills (indexing, execution plans, partitioning). Solid working knowledge of
AWS
(RDS, CloudWatch, IAM, networking fundamentals). Strong scripting skills (Python, Bash) and experience with DevOps/automation. Familiarity with monitoring and logging tools (Datadog, Grafana, Prometheus, New Relic, etc.). Excellent communication and ability to collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams. Preferred Qualifications
Experience in the
media, streaming, broadcast, or digital content
environment. AWS Certifications (Database Specialty, Solutions Architect, DevOps). Knowledge of Docker/Kubernetes or microservices architecture. Experience with schema migration tools (Liquibase, Flyway, AWS DMS). Education
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or equivalent work experience.
Skills:
Database Administrator/ DBA,MySQL,PostgreSQL
Industry:
Digital Media / Streaming / Broadcast Technology
Location:
On-site / Hybrid - Englewood Cliffs, NJ / New York Metro
Duration:
Contract / Contract-to-Hire
Start Date:
ASAP
About the Role
A leading organization in the
digital media and broadcast technology industry
is seeking an experienced
Database Administrator (DBA)
to support high-performance, mission-critical data platforms that power real-time content delivery, web applications, and internal enterprise systems.
This role requires strong expertise in
MySQL, PostgreSQL, Redis, and AWS Aurora , with proven experience operating in fast-paced, always-on production environments.
Key Responsibilities
Administer, configure, and optimize
MySQL ,
PostgreSQL ,
Redis , and
Amazon Aurora
databases across development, staging, and production environments. Ensure
high availability , scalability, and performance for databases supporting large-scale digital platforms. Design and implement
backup/restore , replication, and disaster recovery strategies, including multi-AZ configurations on AWS. Tune and maintain
Redis
clusters, memory configuration, persistence, cache optimization, and eviction strategies. Collaborate with engineering, DevOps, and application teams to review schemas, optimize queries, and support release cycles. Set up monitoring, performance dashboards, and alerts using CloudWatch, Performance Insights, Datadog, New Relic, or similar tools. Manage database
security , encryption, user access, patching, and compliance controls. Automate database tasks using
Python/Bash scripts , AWS tools, IaC, and CI/CD pipelines. Troubleshoot production performance issues, replication lag, slow queries, connection bottlenecks, and AWS-related incidents. Participate in an on-call rotation and provide production support during peak traffic and urgent incidents. Required Skills & Experience
5+ years
of hands-on DBA experience supporting MySQL and PostgreSQL in production environments. Strong proficiency with
Amazon Aurora
(MySQL/Postgres-compatible), including monitoring, scaling, and failover. Deep understanding of
Redis
architecture, clustering, replication, and performance tuning. Experience supporting
large-scale, high-traffic, low-latency
applications. Strong SQL optimization skills (indexing, execution plans, partitioning). Solid working knowledge of
AWS
(RDS, CloudWatch, IAM, networking fundamentals). Strong scripting skills (Python, Bash) and experience with DevOps/automation. Familiarity with monitoring and logging tools (Datadog, Grafana, Prometheus, New Relic, etc.). Excellent communication and ability to collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams. Preferred Qualifications
Experience in the
media, streaming, broadcast, or digital content
environment. AWS Certifications (Database Specialty, Solutions Architect, DevOps). Knowledge of Docker/Kubernetes or microservices architecture. Experience with schema migration tools (Liquibase, Flyway, AWS DMS). Education
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or equivalent work experience.
Skills:
Database Administrator/ DBA,MySQL,PostgreSQL