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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # AWS DBA - **Company:** Lucid Support Services Ltd - **Location:** UK (Remote available) - **Contract:** Temporary contract - **Skills:** Amazon Web Services, Cloud Computing, Cloud Engineering, Databases, Continuous Integration, DevOps, Disaster Recovery, Monitoring of Systems, PostgreSQL, Live Connect (Windows), Microsoft SQL Server, MySQL, Runbook, Software Deployment, Software Vulnerability Management, Scripting, Database Optimization, Database Performance, Cloudformation, Database Migration, Amazon Relational Database Service, Infrastructure Automation Frameworks, Information Technology, Database Backup, Cloudwatch, Terraform - **Published:** August 8, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.careerboard.com/pt/en/find-jobs-in-United-Kingdom/-6F791620EB61B88410/ ## About the Role Proven experience as an AWS DBA, Cloud DBA or Database Engineer. Strong administration experience with: * Amazon RDS * Amazon Aurora * PostgreSQL * SQL Server * MySQL * Experience with database performance tuning and optimisation. * Strong understanding of backup, recovery and disaster recovery planning * Experience working within Agile delivery environments. * Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills. ## Description We are seeking an experienced AWS Database Administrator (AWS DBA) to support the delivery and operation of critical cloud-hosted services within a UK Central Government department. The successful contractor will be responsible for the administration, optimisation, security and resilience of AWS-hosted database platforms, ensuring services remain available, secure and performant. Working closely with Cloud Engineers, DevOps teams, Architects and Delivery Managers, you will play a key role in supporting live services and ongoing cloud transformation programmes. This is a hands-on technical role requiring strong AWS database administration experience within secure and complex environments., Database Administration * Administer and support AWS database platforms including Amazon RDS and Amazon Aurora. * Manage PostgreSQL, SQL Server and MySQL database instances. * Monitor database performance and implement proactive tuning and optimisation. * Perform database backup, restore and disaster recovery activities. * Conduct database patching, upgrades and maintenance activities. * Ensure database availability and resilience through appropriate clustering and failover mechanisms. AWS Cloud Operations * Design and implement scalable database solutions within AWS. * Support database migration and modernisation initiatives. * Monitor services using AWS CloudWatch and operational monitoring tools. * Work with infrastructure teams to optimise performance, security and cost management. * Support cloud-native architectures and platform services. Security & Compliance * Ensure databases meet government security standards and organisational policies. * Implement role-based access controls and least-privilege principles. * Manage encryption of data at rest and in transit. * Support security audits, risk assessments and compliance activities. * Assist with vulnerability remediation and security improvements. Automation & Continuous Improvement * Automate routine DBA tasks through Scripting and infrastructure automation. * Support Infrastructure as Code deployments using Terraform or CloudFormation. * Contribute to CI/CD pipeline development and database release processes. * Develop operational documentation and technical runbooks. ## Related Videos - [Tomorrow's cloud data platforms - fully managed database-as-a-service (DBaaS)](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/254-tomorrow-s-cloud-data-platforms-fully-managed-database-as-a-service-dbaas) - [MySQL Protocol Features You Should Be Aware Of](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100267-mysql-protocol-features-you-should-be-aware-of) - [From DevOps to Scaled DevOps: How We’re Rebuilding Continuous Delivery as a Platform](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100018-from-devops-to-scaled-devops-how-we-re-rebuilding-continuous-delivery-as-a-platform) - [Technical Documentation - How Can I Write Them Better and Why Should I Care?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/681-technical-documentation-how-can-i-write-them-better-and-why-should-i-care) - [3 Key Steps for Optimizing DevOps Workflows](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/962-3-key-steps-for-optimizing-devops-workflows) - [Branch your database like your code: How schema changes and pull requests go hand in hand](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/350-branch-your-database-like-your-code-how-schema-changes-and-pull-requests-go-hand-in-hand) ## Related Articles - [Making Data Warehouses Fast: A Developer’s Story](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/107-making-data-warehouses-fast-a-developer-s-story) - [What Are The Top Skills Required For Azure Developers?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/77-what-are-the-top-skills-required-for-azure-developers) - [Data Analyst Salary in the UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/278-data-analyst-salary-in-the-uk) - [Data Engineer Salary UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/253-data-engineer-salary-uk) - [20 Essential Tools For Backend Development](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/218-20-essential-tools-for-backend-development) - [Best Companies to work for in London: Top 25 Companies in 2023](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/187-best-companies-to-work-for-in-london-top-25-companies-in-2023)