Database Administrator for High Availability Setup

BlueSky Ventures

Contract · Part-time · Remote · Flexible hours

About the role

We are expanding our data infrastructure and need a reliable Database Administrator to ensure high availability, performance, and security of our databases. This part-time role supports our remote team and focuses on maintaining core data services.

Key responsibilities

• Monitor, tune, and troubleshoot PostgreSQL, MongoDB, and MySQL instances
• Implement backup, recovery, and replication strategies
• Manage user permissions, roles, and security policies
• Collaborate with developers to optimize queries and schema design
• Document procedures and maintain system documentation

Must-have skills

• 2+ years managing PostgreSQL, MongoDB, and MySQL
• Strong SQL proficiency and query optimization
• Experience with backup/recovery and high‑availability setups
• Familiarity with Linux/Unix environments

Nice to have

• Knowledge of cloud database services (AWS RDS, Azure Cosmos DB)
• Automation scripting with Bash or Python