Database Administrator Job Austin area,Texas USA,IT/Tech

Database Administrator

Pay: $57.14/hour on W2
Work Type: Hybrid | Austin, TX 78759
Work Schedule: Day shift | Hybrid – Monday| Tuesday | Thursday
Duration: 6-month contract with a high possibility of extension

Raise is currently hiring a contract team member on behalf of our client. They’re expanding their team to meet growing needs, making this a unique opportunity to work with an industry leader.

Job Overview

As a Database Administrator supporting database migration and Dev Ops initiatives, you will focus on project delivery and support by deploying and configuring database solutions according to defined specifications.
The target platform is predominantly MySQL on Amazon RDS/Aurora, with source data originating from disparate legacy systems.
You will be responsible for migrating and transforming data, implementing ETL processes, and supporting automated database deployments within CI/CD pipelines.
This role also includes administering existing database systems to ensure performance, availability, and reliability across production, staging, UAT, development, and test environments.
Troubleshooting, patching, performance tuning, access control and system security will be among your chief areas of responsibility.
In addition, you will support reporting solutions using tools such Amazon Quick Sight, or other technologies, depending on project requirements.

Key Responsibilities

Deploy and configure database environments based on predefined application specifications and schemas.
Execute full and incremental data migrations from disparate legacy systems into MySQL RDS/Aurora environments.
Develop and execute ETL processes and data pipelines to support scalable data movement and transformation.
Automate database provisioning and configuration using Infrastructure as Code (IaC), including Terraform.
Integrate database deployments into CI/CD pipelines using version control tools such as Git
Validate migrated data and ensure data integrity and alignment with business requirements
Monitor database health, performance, and availability across cloud and on-prem environments
Troubleshoot and resolve database performance issues, including query tuning and resource optimization.
Administer existing database systems, including backup, recovery, patching, and ongoing maintenance.
Implement and manage backup and recovery strategies, ensuring alignment with RPO/RTO requirements.
Support high availability and disaster recovery solutions (e.g., RDS Multi-AZ, replication strategies)
Ensure database security, including access controls, encryption, and auditing.
Perform capacity planning and manage storage and resource utilization.
Support development and testing teams with database provisioning, query optimization, and deployments.
Deploy and maintain reporting solutions using tools such as Quick Sight, BI platforms, or other reporting technologies.
Document database configurations, processes, and operational procedures to support auditability and knowledge transfer.
Participate in on‑call support and incident response as required.

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field, or equivalent experience
Experience with Amazon Aurora (MySQL‑compatible)
Experience administering multiple database platforms (e.g., SQL Server, Oracle)
Experience with Dev Ops practices and tools, including Git and CI/CD frameworks
Experience integrating databases with monitoring tools such as Cloud Watch, Open Search, or similar platforms
Experience supporting reporting tools such as Amazon Quick Sight, Open Search dashboards, or other BI technologies
Experience in cloud and hybrid (on‑prem + cloud) environments
Experience with automation and scripting (shell, Python, or similar)
Experience working in regulated environments requiring auditability and compliance

Regulatory Compliance Requirements

Must have U.S. Citizenship in order to obtain the post‑hire Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) Clearance from the Federal Bureau of Investigation and must be able to obtain post‑hire clearance from the Committee on Foreign Investments in the U.S. (CFIUS) and Department of Justice.

Minimum Requirements

Experience…