Database Administrator (DBA) AWS S3, Iceberg, DynamoDB, Kafka, Flink

  • Dallas, TX
  • Posted 9 hours ago | Updated 9 hours ago

Overview

Hybrid
$120,000 - $140,000
Full Time
No Travel Required

Skills

AWS
Iceberg
DynamoDB
Kafka
Flink

Job Details

Job Title: Database Administrator (DBA) AWS S3, Iceberg, DynamoDB, Kafka, Flink

Location: Dallas, TX or NJ

Job Type: Full-Time only

Job Summary:

We are looking for a skilled and proactive Database Administrator (DBA) with expertise in cloud-native data platforms and streaming data architectures. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with AWS S3, Apache Iceberg, Amazon DynamoDB, Apache Kafka, and Apache Flink, and will play a key role in managing and optimizing our data infrastructure for both batch and real-time processing.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Design and maintain scalable data lake solutions using AWS S3 and Apache Iceberg.
  • Administer and optimize DynamoDB for high-performance, low-latency applications.
  • Manage Kafka clusters and topics for real-time data ingestion and event streaming.
  • Implement and maintain Apache Flink jobs for real-time data processing and analytics.
  • Collaborate with data engineering and analytics teams to support data modeling, ETL/ELT pipelines, and integration efforts.
  • Ensure data security, compliance, and governance across all platforms.
  • Monitor system performance and troubleshoot issues across the data stack.
  • Automate database operations using scripting and Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools.

Required Qualifications:

  • 5+ years of experience as a DBA or Data Engineer in cloud environments.
  • Strong experience with AWS S3, Apache Iceberg, Amazon DynamoDB, Apache Kafka, and Apache Flink.
  • Proficiency in SQL, NoSQL, and scripting languages such as Python, Bash, or Terraform.
  • Experience with streaming data architectures and data lakehouse implementations.
  • Familiarity with monitoring and alerting tools (e.g., CloudWatch, Prometheus, Grafana).
  • Solid understanding of data security, encryption, and access control in cloud environments.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • AWS certifications (e.g., AWS Certified Database Specialty, AWS Certified Solutions Architect).
  • Experience with Apache Spark, AWS Glue, Flink SQL.
  • Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines, DevOps practices, and container orchestration (e.g., Kubernetes).
  • Experience with multi-region deployments and disaster recovery planning.

Soft Skills:

  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Excellent communication and collaboration abilities.
  • Ability to work independently and in cross-functional teams.
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