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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Manager Database Administrator - Remote US - **Company:** American Mortgage Consultants, Inc. - **Location:** Olympia, WA, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $175,000.0 - $215,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Amazon Web Services, Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud, Backup Devices, Cloud Computing, Databases, Data Infrastructure, Database Design, Database Encryption, DevOps, MySQL, Performance Tuning, Software Engineering, SQL Databases, Transact-SQL, System Availability, Database Performance, Amazon Relational Database Service, Information Technology, Database Backup, Database Tools and Utilities - **Published:** May 17, 2026 - **Apply:** https://seeker-sp.worksourcewa.com/jobview/GetJob.aspx?JobID=293422635 ## About the Role + Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field. Master's degree preferred. + Minimum of 12+ years' experience in database administration, typically with 2+ years in a VP level role or external equivalent. + Minimum of 5 years' experience in a leadership role. + 3-5 years' experience with Amazon RDS and EC2 databases. + Strong knowledge of database design, performance tuning, and optimization. + Experience working with application developers to build and optimize database environments from ideation to implementation. + Extensive experience in SQL and database management tools. + 3-5 years' experience with cloud infrastructure and services, particularly AWS. + Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills. + Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced environment. + Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail. + Relevant certifications (e.g., AWS Certified Database - Specialty) are a plus. + Direct experience with the setup and support of SQL and MySQL Server in a multi node cluster environment + Excellent knowledge of data backup, recovery, security, integrity and TSQL + Strong analytical ability, good judgment, strategic and multidimensional thinker + Detail oriented and organized + Strong commitment and dedication to the position and a team player + Commitment to mentor, train, and lead staff + Requires the ability to support both planned and unplanned events ## Description The Database Administration team is responsible for the management of SitusAMC database technology and associated systems and processes. This role is an experienced senior leader who will oversees our Database Administration team, ensuring the availability, performance, and security of our AWS RDS and EC2 database infrastructure. This role will be responsible for day-to-day operations in addition to setting strategic direction directly aligned to business needs. Essential Job Functions: + Lead and manage the Database Administration team, providing guidance and mentorship + Oversee the design, implementation, and maintenance of AWS RDS and EC2 databases to ensure high availability, scalability, and performance in accordance with SitusAMC's product needs + Develop and enforce database policies, procedures, and standards to ensure system integrity and security + Work with the project team and business teams to ensure database designs meet project and business requirements + Collaborate with cross-functional technology teams to support application development, test, deployment, and provide day to day support + Lead from the front to troubleshoot problems and clearly communicate resolution to stakeholders + Lead database modernization efforts to align database technology with industry best practices + Work with DevOps/SRE teams on creation and deployment of database templates, and coach them on database best practices + Monitor database performance and implement solutions to optimize performance + Responsible for monitoring database growth and capacity planning + Develop and enhance database encryption protocols to facilitate BYOK architectures + Plan, coordinate, test, and execute database upgrades and migrations + Plan, document, and execute database backup and recovery strategies. + Manage vendor relationships and evaluate new database technologies and tools. + Other tasks as assigned by manager ## Related Videos - [MySQL Protocol Features You Should Be Aware Of](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100267-mysql-protocol-features-you-should-be-aware-of) - [Database Magic behind 40 Million operations/s](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/748-database-magic-behind-40-million-operations-s) - [Kubernetes and Microservices with Multi-Model Databases](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/382-kubernetes-and-microservices-with-multi-model-databases) - [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) - [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) - [Fault Tolerance and Consistency at Scale: Harnessing the Power of Distributed SQL Databases](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1146-fault-tolerance-and-consistency-at-scale-harnessing-the-power-of-distributed-sql-databases) ## Related Articles - [Fully Remote Software Engineer Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/447-fully-remote-software-engineer-jobs) - [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) - [The Best Job Search Websites of 2025](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/368-the-best-job-search-websites-of-2025) - [Should Tech Managers Be Developers First? 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