Senior Database Administrator

Role Description The Senior Database Administrator role at Amazon Uphill is a part-time hybrid position based in Abu Dhabi Emirate, United Arab Emirates, with flexibility for some work from home. The Senior Database Administrator will manage, monitor, and optimize databases supporting analytics, reporting, and operational systems used for Amazon SEO, PPC, and performance tracking. Daily responsibilities include configuring and maintaining database instances, ensuring high availability and proper replication, implementing backup and recovery strategies, and troubleshooting performance or reliability issues. The role also involves designing and refining database schemas, collaborating with engineering and analytics teams on data models, and enforcing security, compliance, and access control policies. This position requires proactive monitoring, documentation of database best practices, and contributions to process improvement and automation initiatives.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated expertise in Database Administration and Databases, including installation, configuration, monitoring, backup, recovery, and performance tuning.
• Strong skills in Database Design and data modeling, with experience creating efficient schemas and structures for analytics and transactional workloads.
• Advanced Troubleshooting abilities, including diagnosing and resolving performance bottlenecks, connectivity issues, and data integrity problems.
• Experience with Replication and high-availability architectures, such as clustering, failover, and disaster recovery solutions.
• Proficiency with at least one major relational database platform (e.g., MySQL, PostgreSQL, SQL Server, Oracle) and familiarity with cloud-based database services.
• Solid understanding of SQL, query optimization, indexing strategies, and database security practices.
• Ability to work effectively in a hybrid environment, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and communicate complex technical topics in clear, accessible language.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience; prior experience in e-commerce or analytics-driven environments is an advantage.