Senior Devops Engineer

Job Title: Senior Dev Ops Engineer

Position Type: Contract

Location: New York

Salary Range / Rate: 40-75/hour

We are looking for one Senior Database and Dev Ops Engineer with a primary focus on Database administration (DBA). You will be the guardian of our most critical data assets, responsible for ensuring our database environments are performant, highly available, and secure.

A secondary but crucial aspect of the role involves administering the underlying cloud infrastructure that supports these databases and our other corporate systems. This is a hands‑on technical role for someone who enjoys deep‑diving into complex database issues while also maintaining a holistic view of the entire

• Primary:
  Database Administration (DBA)
  • Manage and maintain our database related systems (e.g., MySQL, Elasticsearch, Kafka, Redis).
  • Implement and manage high availability, disaster recovery, and backup strategies.
  • Plan and execute database patching, upgrades, and migrations.
  • Monitor database health and proactively report issues.
• Secondary:
  Dev Ops Engineer
  • Administer our core infrastructure, including servers (Linux) and cloud platforms (AWS).
  • Manage internal infrastructure systems (e.g., Kubernetes, CI/CD System, Gitlab, API Gateway).
  • Harden system security, manage access controls, and ensure compliance with security best practices and regulations.
  • Monitoring & Alerting: maintain comprehensive monitoring, logging, and alerting systems to ensure maximum uptime and rapid incident response.

• Essential:
  • Proven experience (3+ years) in a Database Administration (DBA) role.
  • Profound mastery of AWS storage and database services, including deployment configuration, and performance tuning for Aurora (Postgre
    
    SQL/MySQL), Redis, Elasti Cache, Kafka and Document
    
    DB.
  • Strong expertise in Linux system administration.
  • Hands‑on experience with major cloud providers (e.g., AWS).
  • Strong background in setting up and using monitoring and logging tools.
  • Fluent in English (both written and spoken).
• Nice to Have:
  • Familiarity with open‑source data technologies such as Elasticsearch, Kafka, and their Ecosystems (Kafka Connect, Logstash, Kibana).
  • Experience with scripting for automation (Bash, Python, or Go).
  • Familiarity with data privacy regulations.
  • Experience in a 24/7 operational environment with on‑call duties.

Founded in 2009, Intelli Pro is a global leader in talent acquisition and HR solutions. Our commitment to delivering unparalleled service to clients, fostering employee growth, and building enduring partnerships sets us apart. We continue leading global talent solutions with a dynamic presence in over 160 countries, including the USA, China, Canada, Singapore, Japan, Philippines, UK, India, Netherlands, and the EU.

Intelli Pro, a global leader connecting individuals with rewarding employment opportunities, is dedicated to understanding your career aspirations. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, Intelli Pro values diversity and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or any other legally protected group status. Moreover, our Inclusivity Commitment emphasizes embracing candidates of all abilities and ensures that our hiring and interview processes accommodate the needs of all applicants.

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The pay offered to a successful candidate will be determined by various factors, including education, work experience, location, job responsibilities, certifications, and more. Additionally, Intelli Pro provides a comprehensive benefits package, all subject to eligibility.