Database Administrator - Information Technology - Analysts

Job  Austin , Texas Job Type: Contract Added - 06/24/26

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

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

This position is only open to applicants that can be engaged on a W‑2 basis.

Thank you!

Himanshu Kumar

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$55.00 - $57.14 per hour

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