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Job Title: AWS RDS DBA Engineer (EMEA) Location - Chennai/Hyd/Pune Notice period - 0-45 days Experience - 5 to 12 yrsJob Summary We are looking for a talented and experienced AWS RDS DBA Engineer to join our Cloud Engineering team, supporting our operations across the EMEA region. You will be responsible for the end-to-end management of AWS Relational Database Service (RDS) environments, ensuring high availability, security, and performance. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to deliver robust, scalable, and cost-effective database solutions in the AWS cloud.Key Responsibilities • Design, deploy, and manage AWS RDS instances (MySQL, PostgreSQL, SQL Server, Oracle, MariaDB, Aurora) across multiple EMEA environments. • Monitor and optimize database performance, availability, and cost efficiency using AWS CloudWatch and other tools. • Implement and maintain robust backup, restore, and disaster recovery strategies for AWS RDS. • Ensure compliance with security and regulatory requirements (e.g., GDPR) for all RDS deployments in the EMEA region. • Automate routine database administration tasks using AWS Lambda, CloudFormation, or other automation tools. • Collaborate with application, DevOps, and infrastructure teams to support database architecture and integration. • Perform database migrations and upgrades with minimal downtime, leveraging AWS Database Migration Service (DMS) where appropriate. • Troubleshoot and resolve database-related incidents, providing escalation support as needed. • Maintain comprehensive documentation of database architectures, procedures, and best practices. • Stay current with AWS database innovations and recommend improvements for scalability and resilience.Required Skills & Qualifications • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or equivalent experience. • 3+ years of DBA experience, with a strong focus on AWS RDS. • Hands-on experience with AWS RDS engines (MySQL, PostgreSQL, SQL Server, Oracle, MariaDB, Aurora). • Proficiency in AWS services: EC2, S3, IAM, CloudWatch, CloudFormation, Lambda, and DMS. • Strong knowledge of database security, encryption, IAM roles, and compliance (GDPR, PCI DSS, etc.). • Experience with database performance tuning, troubleshooting, and monitoring in AWS. • Scripting skills (Python, Bash, PowerShell) for automation. • Excellent communication skills and ability to work effectively with remote and international teams in EMEA.Preferred Qualifications • AWS Certification (e.g., AWS Certified Database – Specialty, AWS Solutions Architect). • Experience with Infrastructure as Code (CloudFormation, Terraform). • Familiarity with DevOps pipelines (CodePipeline, Jenkins, etc.). • Experience supporting high-availability and multi-region RDS architectures. • Knowledge of NoSQL AWS offerings (DynamoDB, etc.) is a plus.Benefits • Competitive salary and bonus structure • Flexible remote work within EMEA • Health, dental, and vision insurance (where applicable) • Professional development and AWS certification support • Collaborative and diverse international work environment.