[Remote] Database Administrator 4

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. WEX is a company focused on providing innovative payment solutions, and they are seeking a Database Administrator 4 to manage their global business-critical database systems. The role involves designing, implementing, and supporting database systems while ensuring data accuracy, security, and performance optimization. Responsibilities • Provisioning & Administration: Install, configure, administer, and patch on-premises and Amazon RDS PostgreSQL and MySQL • System Design: Collaborate with various teams in developing system hardware layouts, configuring firewall rules, tuning, and load testing mission-critical database systems • Performance Engineering: Monitor database performance proactively; recommend and implement optimization strategies to ensure efficiency, stability, and scalability • AWS Cloud proficiency: Proven experience provisioning and managing AWS RDS and Aurora (PostgreSQL/MySQL) at scale. Proficiency with related AWS services (IAM, KMS, CloudWatch, S3) is essential • Automation focus : Proficient with Python, Go, or relevant scripting languages (Bourne/Bash, C shell, Perl), and experienced in automating deployments, patching, and scaling activities • Developer Collaboration: Conduct code reviews and provide support to application developers, including data refreshes, SQL and PL/pgSQL performance tuning, and best practice recommendations • Strategy & Protection: Implement database backup and recovery strategies while maintaining strict compliance with database security standards • Documentation: Build and maintain documentation for database administration, management processes, and procedures • Legacy Support: Assist with routine Oracle database administration tasks as needed Skills • 8+ years of total DBA experience, including at least 4+ years specifically with PostgreSQL. (Experience with Oracle or other RDBMSs prior to PostgreSQL is also considered) • Hands-on experience provisioning and managing AWS RDS and Aurora (PostgreSQL/MySQL) at scale. Proficiency with related AWS services (IAM, KMS, CloudWatch, S3) is essential • Strong SQL performance troubleshooting and tuning skills with proficiency in PSQL/PLSQL scripting • Comfortable working with Linux internals; experience scripting in Bash, Python, or other languages • Self-starter able to successfully deliver projects with minimal direction or oversight • Strong judgment and problem-solving skills; able to resolve technical issues and work cross-functionally with staff and management • Provides guidance and support to peers on technical tasks and processes; contributes to knowledge transfer within the team • Able to manage time between tactical execution and strategic initiatives in a fast-paced, constantly evolving environment • Comfortable with flexible hours and after-hours support as needed for on-call rotations, production work, or high-impact tasks • Experience with database operations, performance tuning, and automation; able to implement solutions under guidance or standard practices • DevOps experience: experience operating within and influencing agile, Scrum-based software development environments would be favorably considered • Infrastructure as code skills: experience with Terraform, YAML, GitHub Actions, GitLab CI/CD is preferred • Monitoring and Observability: experience working with monitoring and observability tools such as Grafana, Prometheus, and Amazon CloudWatch. Experience with other enterprise-level monitoring tools will also be considered Benefits • Health, dental and vision insurances • Retirement savings plan • Paid time off • Health savings account • Flexible spending accounts • Life insurance • Disability insurance • Tuition reimbursement Company Overview • Wex is a financial technology service provider for fleet, travel and healthcare industries. It was founded in 1983, and is headquartered in Portland, Maine, USA, with a workforce of 5001-10000 employees. Its website is http://www.wexinc.com. Company H1B Sponsorship • WEX has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 22 in 2025, 10 in 2024, 12 in 2023, 20 in 2022, 14 in 2021, 18 in 2020. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.