Senior Database Administrator

Joining Razer will place you on a global mission to revolutionize the way the world games. Razer is a place to do great work, offering you the opportunity to make an impact globally while working across a global team located across 5 continents. Razer is also a great place to work, providing you the unique, gamer-centric #LifeAtRazer experience that will put you in an accelerated growth, both personally and professionally.

Job Responsibilities :

Senior Database Administrator is responsible for managing and maintaining databases hosted on cloud platforms such as AWS, MONGODB Atlas, and others.
• DBA manage the cloud infrastructure for data, ensuring scalability, availability, and security.
• DBA play a critical role in disaster recovery planning and implementation.
• DBA help companies reduce costs by optimizing database performance and usage.

• Database Management: Oversee the administration, maintenance, and optimization of AWS cloud databases, including MySQL, Aurora MySQL, MongoDB, MSSQL and DynamoDB.

• Performance Tuning: Monitor and optimize database performance, including managing indexing, queries, and caching strategies

• Backup and Recovery: Implement and manage backup and recovery strategies to safeguard data integrity.

• Security: Ensure database security by implementing best practices and monitoring for potential vulnerabilities.

• Automation: Develop and maintain automation scripts for database management tasks using tools like AWS Lambda, CloudFormation, and Terraform.

• Monitoring: Set up and manage monitoring tools to track database performance and health.

• Troubleshooting: Diagnose and resolve database-related issues, providing timely support to development and operations teams.

• Collaboration: Work closely with development teams to design and implement database solutions that meet business requirements.

• Automating Tasks: Use scripts and cloud tools to automate routine database tasks such as backups, updates, and monitoring.

• Migration: Plan and execute data migrations from on-premises databases to cloud platforms or between different cloud services. 

• Documentation: Maintain comprehensive documentation of database configurations, processes, and procedures.

Pre-Requisites :

• Experience: Minimum of 5 years of experience in database administration and management, with a focus on cloud hosted databases: AWS and MONGO Atlas.

• Technical Skills: Proficiency in MySQL, Aurora MySQL, MongoDB, PostgreSQL, MSSQL, and DynamoDB. Experience with AWS services such as RDS, EC2, S3, and IAM.

• Scripting: Strong scripting skills in languages such as Python, Bash, or PowerShell.

• Problem-Solving: Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Communication: Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively in a team environment.

• Certifications: AWS Certified Database - Specialty or similar certifications are a plus.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with database migration and upgrade projects.

• Knowledge of containerization technologies like Docker and Kubernetes.

• Familiarity with DevOps practices and CI/CD pipelines.

Razer is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We believe that diverse teams drive better ideas, better products, and a stronger culture. We are committed to providing an inclusive, respectful, and fair workplace for every employee across all the countries we operate in. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, colour, nationality, ancestry, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, marital status, or any other characteristic protected under local laws. Where needed, we provide reasonable accommodations - including for disability or religious practices - to ensure every team member can perform and contribute at their best.

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