Database Administrator (Temporary Project)

As a Database Administrator at DevSavant, your primary responsibilities will include optimizing database performance and infrastructure. This involves analyzing database structures, optimizing queries, implementing data partitioning strategies, and auditing AWS RDS configurations to suggest cost-effective improvements. You'll collaborate closely with developers and DevOps teams to ensure that our databases run efficiently and meet business needs.

To be considered for the Database Administrator role at DevSavant, you should have over 8 years of experience in database management, specifically with PostgreSQL and AWS RDS. A strong background in query optimization, indexing, and data partitioning is essential. Familiarity with AWS services like Aurora and Athena will also be important to effectively manage database infrastructure.

In your role as a Database Administrator at DevSavant, you will work on a temporary project focused on optimizing database performance and infrastructure. Key tasks will include analyzing database schema for inefficiencies, optimizing query execution, and providing recommendations for AWS resource utilization to enhance cost and performance.

No, the Database Administrator position at DevSavant is a part-time opportunity. We understand the importance of work-life balance, which is why we do not require 24/7 on-call duties. This allows you to focus on making impactful contributions during your working hours.

At DevSavant, we foster a culture of growth and well-being. As a Database Administrator, you will be encouraged to engage in knowledge sharing, explore innovative solutions, and collaborate with skilled professionals, all of which contribute to your professional development and career advancement.

When answering this question, highlight specific PostgreSQL projects you've worked on, focusing on performance improvements and optimization strategies you implemented. Mention any tools or techniques you used, and share the outcomes of your efforts to demonstrate your expertise.

Discuss various techniques you've applied in your experience as a Database Administrator, such as using proper indexing, understanding execution plans, and applying data denormalization when necessary. Provide examples that showcase your ability to enhance query performance.

Explain the auditing process you follow for AWS RDS configurations. Discuss specific metrics and tools you monitor to diagnose performance issues and how you recommend changes to improve resource utilization and cost-effectiveness.

Share a specific challenge you encountered, such as dealing with slow performance or spikes in IOPS, and the methods you employed to resolve it. This could involve collaboration with other teams or implementing innovative solutions to enhance database stability.

Provide a detailed example of a project where collaboration was essential. Highlight the communication strategies you used to align with developers, the changes made to improve performance, and the positive impact it had on overall system effectiveness.

Discuss your approach to prioritizing tasks based on project goals, urgency, and impact. Mention any tools or methodologies you utilize to ensure efficient time management while meeting deadlines, especially in a project-based role like at DevSavant.

List the tools you are familiar with, such as pgAdmin, AWS CloudWatch, or any SQL performance monitoring tools. Explain their functionalities and how they help you maintain optimal database performance.

Provide a clear definition of data partitioning and discuss its benefits, such as improved query performance and easier data management. Share any experiences you have implementing partitioning strategies in past projects.

Share specific instances where you successfully identified cost-saving opportunities in AWS environments, particularly concerning database services. Explain your approach to analyzing resource utilization and how your recommendations led to significant savings.

Describe your approach to conflict resolution, emphasizing your communication skills and ability to approach disagreements constructively. Providing an example where you successfully navigated a team conflict can illustrate your interpersonal skills effectively.