Instructure

Senior Database Administrator

Instructure

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: Budapest • 🇭🇺 Hungary

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Salary

💰 HUF 1,500,000 - HUF 2,000,000 per month

Job Level

Senior

Tech Stack

AWSDynamoDBEC2NoSQLPostgresPythonSQLTerraform

About the role

  • Design, deploy, and manage highly available and scalable database solutions using AWS PostgreSQL Aurora and Amazon DynamoDB.
  • Administer and maintain database instances, including configuration, patching, upgrades, and performance tuning.
  • Implement and manage robust backup and recovery strategies for both relational and NoSQL databases.
  • Monitor database performance, identify bottlenecks, and proactively implement solutions to optimize performance and efficiency.
  • Ensure database security, including access controls, encryption, and compliance with relevant regulations.
  • Collaborate with software engineers to design optimal database schemas, write efficient queries, and troubleshoot database-related application issues.
  • Develop and maintain automation scripts and tools for database administration tasks, leveraging AWS services and scripting languages (e.g., Python, Shell).
  • Participate in on-call rotations and provide expert support for critical database incidents.
  • Provide mentorship and guidance to junior database administrators and other technical staff.
  • Stay current with emerging database technologies and best practices, particularly within the AWS ecosystem.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
  • 5+ years of experience in database administration, with significant experience in AWS environments.
  • Deep expertise in PostgreSQL and Amazon Aurora PostgreSQL, including replication, performance tuning, and high availability features.
  • Proven experience administering and optimizing Amazon DynamoDB, including table design, indexing, and performance considerations.
  • Proficiency in SQL and NoSQL query languages.
  • Strong understanding of AWS services relevant to database management, such as RDS, EC2, S3, CloudWatch, and IAM.
  • Experience with infrastructure as code (IaC) tools like AWS CloudFormation or Terraform is a plus.
  • Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills.
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, agile environment.
Benefits
  • Competitive compensation, plus all full-time employees participate in our ownership program - because everyone should have a stake in our success.
  • Flexible schedules and a remote-friendly culture, with hybrid or onsite work options available in some regions for specific roles
  • Generous time off, including local holidays and our annual company-wide “Dim the Lights” week in late December, when we encourage everyone to step back and recharge
  • Comprehensive wellness programs and mental health support
  • Annual learning and development stipends to support your growth
  • The technology and tools you need to do your best work — typically a Mac, with PC options available in some locations
  • Motivosity employee recognition program
  • A culture rooted in inclusivity, support, and meaningful connection

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.

Hard skills
PostgreSQLAmazon AuroraAmazon DynamoDBSQLNoSQLperformance tuningbackup and recovery strategiesdatabase securityautomation scriptsinfrastructure as code
Soft skills
problem-solvinganalytical skillscommunication skillsmentorshipcollaborationindependenceagile environment