Database Administrator (DBA) – MySQL, PostgreSQL, Redis, Aurora at Tricon Solutions

Database Administrator (DBA) - MySQL PostgreSQL Redis Aurora Industry: Digital Media / Streaming / Broadcast TechnologyLocation:On-site / Hybrid - Englewood Cliffs NJ / New York MetroDuration:Contract / Contract-to-HireStart Date: ASAP About the Role A leading organization in the digital media and broadcast technology industry is seeking an experienced Database Administrator (DBA) to support high-performance mission-critical data platforms that power real-time content delivery web applications and internal enterprise systems. This role requires strong expertise in MySQL PostgreSQL Redis and AWS Aurora with proven experience operating in fast-paced always-on production environments. Key Responsibilities Administer configure and optimize MySQL PostgreSQL Redis and Amazon Aurora databases across development staging and production environments. Ensure high availability scalability and performance for databases supporting large-scale digital platforms. Design and implement backup/restore replication and disaster recovery strategies including multi-AZ configurations on AWS. Tune and maintain Redis clusters memory configuration persistence cache optimization and eviction strategies. Collaborate with engineering DevOps and application teams to review schemas optimize queries and support release cycles. Set up monitoring performance dashboards and alerts using CloudWatch Performance Insights Datadog New Relic or similar tools. Manage database security encryption user access patching and compliance controls. Automate database tasks using Python/Bash scripts AWS tools IaC and CI/CD pipelines. Troubleshoot production performance issues replication lag slow queries connection bottlenecks and AWS-related incidents. Participate in an on-call rotation and provide production support during peak traffic and urgent incidents. Required Skills & Experience 5 years of hands-on DBA experience supporting MySQL and PostgreSQL in production environments. Strong proficiency with Amazon Aurora (MySQL/Postgres-compatible) including monitoring scaling and failover. Deep understanding of Redis architecture clustering replication and performance tuning. Experience supporting large-scale high-traffic low-latency applications. Strong SQL optimization skills (indexing execution plans partitioning). Solid working knowledge of AWS (RDS CloudWatch IAM networking fundamentals). Strong scripting skills (Python Bash) and experience with DevOps/automation. Familiarity with monitoring and logging tools (Datadog Grafana Prometheus New Relic etc.). Excellent communication and ability to collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams. Preferred Qualifications Experience in the media streaming broadcast or digital content environment. AWS Certifications (Database Specialty Solutions Architect DevOps). Knowledge of Docker/Kubernetes or microservices architecture. Experience with schema migration tools (Liquibase Flyway AWS DMS). Education Bachelors degree in Computer Science Information Systems Engineering or equivalent work experience. Required Skills:Database Administrator/ DBAMySQLPostgreSQL Key Skills Databases,Disaster Recovery,SQL,High Availability,Microsoft SQL Server,ssrs,Database Design,Performance Tuning,SSIS,Database Administration,Sybase,Oracle Employment Type : Full Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1