Senior AWS Cloud Database Administrator- Remote within the US

OEC provides software solutions to those who work in the automotive parts and repair industry. Our solutions make it easier for automotive industry professionals to buy and sell parts, conduct repair research & planning, optimize estimates, improve the parts supply chain, and more. OEC partners with many of the world’s largest manufacturers, dealers and suppliers, shops and repairers, and service providers, giving our customers access to a comprehensive network and a streamlined workflow.
Interview integrity requirement Candidates must personally complete all interviews and technical assessments. The use of proxies or third-party representatives during any stage of the hiring process is prohibited and will result in disqualification. Final candidates may be required to participate in at least one in-person interview. Some travel for this role is expected. Reasonable accommodations will be provided in accordance with applicable laws.
AWS Cloud Database Engineering OEC is in the middle of a multi-year transformation — migrating hundreds of services to AWS. We’re looking for a Senior DBA to lead that shift as our principal technical voice on database engineering: setting platform direction, driving migrations to Amazon RDS for SQL Server and Aurora PostgreSQL, and building a secure, resilient AWS-native database operating model. This is a hands-on leadership role for someone who can lead from day one — not learn on the job.
What you’ll do

Own migrations to AWS managed services, with RDS for SQL Server and Aurora PostgreSQL as our target-state platforms

Plan and execute migrations using DMS and SCT, sequencing and validating each wave against our transformation roadmap

Architect multi-AZ, highly available database environments using RDS Proxy, automated failover, and AWS Backup

Define and implement IaC standards with Terraform, integrated into CI/CD pipelines

Lead cross-functional incident response and root cause analysis

Own performance, scalability, and observability using CloudWatch, RDS Performance Insights, DevOps Guru, and Datadog

Enforce security and governance via Secrets Manager, IAM database authentication, KMS, and VPC isolation

Mentor and grow our DBA team, building capability — not dependency

What you bring

10–12 years of database administration experience, including 3–5 years running AWS managed database services in production

Proven, hands-on expertise migrating and operating RDS for SQL Server and Aurora PostgreSQL at enterprise scale

Real experience with DMS/SCT migrations — homogeneous and heterogeneous

Hands-on Terraform experience provisioning AWS database infrastructure

Fluency in AWS security, networking, and observability tooling

Strong, well-reasoned architectural opinions — and the judgment to know when to push back and when to adapt

Bonus points AWS Certified Database Specialty, Aurora Serverless v2 or event-driven data architecture experience, cost optimization chops, and a track record leading teams through multi-year cloud migrations.
What We Offer:

Full benefits starting Day 1: Medical, Dental, and Vision

401(k) with company match

Unlimited Flex Time Off plus 10 company-paid holidays

Remote-first role with monthly communication stipend

Professional development programs and tuition assistance

Home office equipment stipend

Employee resource groups and exclusive employee discounts

What makes working at OEC awesome? It varies from employee to employee. For some, it's the flexibility - whether it's remote work or a hybrid or in-person role, OEC takes our teams across multiple time zones and international communities. For others, it's the strong sense of camaraderie and community that celebrates both individuals and team-driven contributions. Or it could be the empowerment and how the team is encouraged to take risks, learn, and grow within a dynamic and supportive environment. But no matter what gets us out of bed in the morning, our whole global community is inspired to be forward thinking and drive innovative solutions for the automotive parts and repair industry.
OEConnection is subject to certain governmental recordkeeping and reporting requirements for the administration of civil rights laws and regulations. In order to comply with these laws, we invite applicants and employees to voluntarily self-identify their gender, race and ethnicity. Submission of this information is strictly voluntary and refusal to provide it will not subject you to any adverse treatment. The information obtained will be kept confidential and may only be used in accordance with the provision of applicable laws, executive orders, and regulations, including those that require the information to be summarized and reported to the federal government for civil rights enforcement. When reported, data will not identify any specific individual. This information will be maintained separately from your application for employment. If you do not wish to self-identify at this time, you may do so in the future by submitting this form. Failure to provide the following information will not subject you to any adverse action or treatment. OEConnection is an Equal Opportunity/ Affirmative Action employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, sex, age, marital status, national origin, sexual orientation, citizenship status, veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status. We prohibit discrimination in decisions concerning recruitment, hiring, compensation, benefits, training, termination, promotions, or any other condition of employment or career development.
Originally posted on Himalayas