Upwork seeks a hands-on Database Administrator for a remote contract engagement supporting high-availability database systems behind a large, high-traffic website. Responsibilities include reliability, security, DR, performance analysis, and close collaboration with engineering teams.
The role requires 3–4 years of DBA experience, expertise in SQL Server and Aurora PostgreSQL, and strong AWS skills (RDS/Aurora). Proficiency in PowerShell or Python and IaC (Terraform) is preferred.