Enterprise Data Specialist

At Contour Software, we are a forward-thinking organization with an exceptional track record of growth and success. We pride ourselves on fostering a culture that thrives on the unique contributions of our diverse staff. Our inclusive work environment honors the worth and dignity of each individual while being free from all forms of employment discrimination.

We attribute our success to the varied perspectives and experiences of all individuals we recruit, employ, promote, and compensate. In our continuous effort to promote inclusivity, we extend our commitment to individuals with special needs by providing reasonable accommodations. We actively encourage qualified individuals with special needs to apply for various openings within our company.

Our dedicated Global Centre currently houses employees and teams for more than 150 Divisional and Corporate departments. As key players in implementing, supporting, extending, enhancing, and renewing enterprise systems, we run thousands of medium and large businesses, as well as public institutions, globally.

Database Administrator (DBA) Job Description

The Database Administrator will be responsible for managing and maintaining our AWS Aurora RDS (MySQL) database infrastructure to ensure high availability, performance, and security of our data systems. This role involves day-to-day database operations, database tuning, backup/recovery, and close collaboration with engineering teams to implement best practices in database design and optimization.

Responsibilities:

• Administer, monitor, and support production and non-production databases on cloud (e.g., AWS RDS for MySQL, ElasticCache for Redis)
• Ensure database security, integrity, and availability
• Perform backup and recovery procedures
• Implement and manage database maintenance plans, including patching and upgrades
• Optimize and tune database performance, including query optimization and index management
• Set up and monitor replication, partitioning, and other high-availability features based on usage
• Collaborate with development teams to design and review data models and queries
• Provide guidance and best practices to developers on database structure and data modeling during feature development
• Maintain and document standard operating procedures
• Troubleshoot and resolve database issues in a timely manner
• Participate in on-call rotation for database support

Qualifications:Education:

Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Systems, or a related field (or equivalent experience)

Experience:

3+ years of experience as a MySQL Database Administrator, preferably on AWS Aurora

Skills and Qualifications:

Familiarity with database automation, monitoring, and alerting tools

Solid understanding of database security and optimization best practices

Strong SQL skills and understanding of relational database concepts

Performance tuning and query optimization

High-availability and disaster recovery strategies (Aurora clusters, failover, backups)

Excellent problem-solving and communication skills

Benefits

Medical coverage – self & dependents

Parents medical coverage

Provident fund

Employee performance-based bonuses

Home internet subsidy

Conveyance allowance

Profit sharing plan [tenured employees only]

Child care facility

Company-provided lunch/dinner

Professional development budget

Recreational area for in-house games

Sporadic on-shore training opportunities

Friendly work environment

Leave encashment

Disclaimer

At Contour Software, we strive to create a workplace where everyone feels valued and respected. We aim to foster a culture that is free from all forms of employment discrimination and harassment. If you require assistance in completing the application process or have any inquiries regarding special facilities, please do not hesitate to contact our HR team.

As a subsidiary of CSI, Contour Software serves as a dedicated Global Centre, housing employees and teams for more than 150 Divisional and Corporate departments. Our dedicated staff plays a pivotal role in implementing, supporting, extending, enhancing, and renewing enterprise systems that run thousands of medium and large businesses, as well as public institutions, globally.

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