Build the Future with AspenView Technology Partners
At AspenView, we are passionate about transforming the way organizations approach technology. We specialize in creating high-performing, nearshore IT teams to help North American clients innovate faster and more efficiently. As we continue to grow, we’re looking for exceptional people to join our team and help drive impactful change across industries.
Why Join AspenView?
At AspenView, we’re more than a nearshore IT partner—we’re a people-first, purpose-driven company that believes great culture drives great outcomes. We’re passionate about connecting talent and technology to deliver measurable value for clients—and meaningful career paths for our people.
Here’s what you can expect:
- Competitive base
- Comprehensive benefits and wellness support
- Flexible work model: hybrid, remote, or in-office
- Real growth opportunities and leadership visibility
- Inclusive, respectful culture that blends U.S. innovation with Colombian heart
- A company that listens, invests in you, and celebrates wins together
About the role
As a Senior Database Administrator, you will join a global, mission-driven team of engineers and innovators dedicated to delivering world-class digital experiences for Fortune 500 clients. You will be a key member of the Database Administration function, partnering closely with CloudOps, Engineering, and Security teams.
Your mission is to ensure the stability, performance, scalability, and security of the cloud-hosted database systems that power the company’s mission-critical SaaS applications. This role focuses heavily on AWS RDS and Aurora, specifically managing Microsoft SQL Server and PostgreSQL, with secondary support for Oracle environments
What you will do:
- Cloud Administration: Support and evolve AWS RDS and Aurora environments, managing day-to-day operations including patching, upgrades, and maintenance windows.
- Performance Optimization: Drive query tuning, indexing strategies, and configuration adjustments to ensure databases meet strict application SLAs.
- Resiliency & Recovery: Design, implement, and rigorously test backup, restore, and disaster recovery (DR) procedures to meet defined RTO/RPO targets.
- Incident Management: Troubleshoot and resolve complex database issues related to replication, storage, and connectivity with minimal customer impact.
- Security & Compliance: Apply industry-leading security practices, including encryption (at rest/in transit), access controls, and comprehensive auditing.
- Collaboration & Automation: Partner with Engineering on schema changes and architectural decisions while automating routine tasks to build a robust library of runbooks and standards.
- Modernization: Support database migrations and help the team adopt and optimize new managed AWS database capabilities.
What you bring:
- Professional Experience: 5–7 years of experience in database administration or database-focused engineering roles.
- Technical Mastery: Deep hands-on expertise with Microsoft SQL Server and PostgreSQL in production environments (HA/DR, performance tuning, and troubleshooting).
- Cloud Proficiency: Proven experience administering databases on AWS RDS and/or Aurora, including familiarity with parameter groups, option groups, and CloudWatch monitoring.
- Database Fundamentals: A strong understanding of database security, access control, and safe data-handling procedures.
- Soft Skills: Excellent problem-solving abilities, high attention to detail, and effective communication skills for collaborating across a diverse global team.
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, IT, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
Nice if you have:
- Specialized AWS Expertise: Advanced experience designing high-availability patterns specifically within managed AWS database environments.
- Multi-Platform Knowledge: Working knowledge of Oracle databases, particularly within AWS-managed environments.
- Certifications: Professional credentials such as AWS Certified Database – Specialty, Microsoft SQL Server certifications, or PostgreSQL certifications.
- Operational Excellence: Experience with advanced monitoring/observability tools and a proactive approach to incident response.
Equal Opportunity Employer:
AspenView is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We believe in creating an environment where all employees feel welcome, valued, and empowered to succeed. We celebrate diversity and strive to build a culture of inclusion where all individuals, regardless of their race, color, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, disability, age, or any other characteristic, can thrive. We encourage applicants from all walks of life to join our team and make a lasting impact.
