Database Administrator

A client of Innova Solutions is immediately hiring for a Database Administrator. Position type:
Full-time, Contract Duration: 6 months, possible extension.

Location:

Austin, TX - Hybrid

Position Overview:

As a Database Administrator driving migration and Dev Ops excellence, you'll play a pivotal part in shaping modern data ecosystems. Your mission? Seamlessly transition legacy data into powerful cloud-native environments while ensuring performance, security, and reliability at every stage. Working primarily with MySQL on Amazon RDS/Aurora, you'll orchestrate the movement of data from diverse legacy platforms into scalable, future-ready architectures. This is a hands-on role where automation, optimization, and problem-solving come together in a fast-paced, high-impact environment.

• Bring database environments to life by deploying and configuring systems aligned with application blueprints
• Lead full and incremental data migrations from legacy systems into cloud-based MySQL environments
• Design and implement ETL pipelines that power efficient and scalable data transformation

• Drive automation using Infrastructure as Code (Terraform) to streamline provisioning
• Embed database workflows into CI/CD pipelines using tools like Git
• Enable seamless, repeatable deployments across environments

• Monitor performance, availability, and health across production and non-production environments
• Troubleshoot and fine-tune databases for peak efficiency
• Manage backups, recovery, patching, and ongoing system maintenance

• Implement robust data security practices including access control, encryption, and auditing
• Design high availability and disaster recovery strategies (Multi-AZ, replication, etc.)
• Plan capacity and ensure optimal resource utilization

• Partner with development and QA teams to support database needs across the lifecycle
• Deploy and manage reporting solutions using tools like Amazon Quick Sight and other BI platforms
• Document processes to enable knowledge sharing and audit readiness
• Participate in on-call rotations and respond to critical incidents when needed

• Hands-on experience with MySQL (must-have), especially in AWS RDS/Aurora environments
• Proven ability to migrate data from legacy or heterogeneous systems to the cloud
• Strong command over SQL, ETL processes, and data validation techniques
• Experience with Terraform, CI/CD pipelines, and version control (Git)

• Expertise in performance tuning, monitoring, and troubleshooting
• Knowledge of backup, recovery, high availability, and disaster recovery practices
• Familiarity with AWS cloud ecosystem and hybrid environments
• Comfort working across Linux and Windows platforms

• Strong analytical and problem-solving mindset
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced, high-energy setting
• Excellent communication skills

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
• 2-5 years of relevant experience (flexible based on expertise)
• Willingness to support occasional after-hours work when needed

• Experience with Amazon Aurora (MySQL-compatible)
• Exposure to SQL Server and/or Oracle
• Familiarity with Dev Ops tools and monitoring platforms (Cloud Watch, Open Search, etc.)
• Knowledge of automation/scripting (Python, Shell)
• Experience in regulated environments requiring compliance and audit readiness

• Pay Range*: $55.00 - $57.14 per hour
• * Pay range offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors, including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc.
• Benefits:

• Medical & pharmacy coverage
• Dental/vision insurance
• 401(k)
• Health saving account (HSA) and Flexible spending account (FSA)
• Life Insurance
• Pet Insurance
• Short term and Long term Disability
• Accident & Critical illness coverage
• Pre-paid legal &  protection
• Sick time
• other types of paid leaves (as required by law)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

• Founded in 1998 and headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, Innova Solutions employs approximately 50,000 professionals worldwide and reports an annual revenue approaching $3 Billion.
• Through our global delivery centers across North America, Asia, and Europe, we deliver strategic technology and business transformation solutions to our clients, enabling them to operate as leaders within their fields.

• Named One of America's Best Employers for New Grads by Forbes (2024)
• Named One of the Best Companies to Work for by U.S. News & World Report (Private Companies List, )
• One of the Largest IT Staffing Firms in the US
  - Ranked #3 by Staffing Industry Analysts (SIA, 2024)
• One of the Largest Staffing Firms in the US
  - Ranked #13 by Staffing Industry Analysts (SIA, 2024; includes Innova Solutions, Volt, & Hire Genics)
• Named One of the Top Ten Private Companies in Atlanta by the Atlanta Business…