Senior Cloud DBA – AWS

Want to be a bswifter? At bswift we’ve been transforming benefits administration since 1996, making it simpler, smarter, and more human. Our state-of-the-art, cloud-based technology and services empower employees to understand, manage, and love their benefits. From downtown Chicago, and remotely across the country, we serve thousands of companies and millions of people nationwide, reducing administrative burdens and freeing HR teams to focus on creating thriving, people-first workplaces. We’re looking for motivated and goal-driven individuals who share our passion for delivering excellence and creating solutions that make a difference.

Requirements

• Minimum of 8 years of senior-level experience administering Microsoft SQL Server in enterprise environments
• Proven experience with Always On, clustering, replication, and high availability/disaster recovery architectures
• Hands-on experience with AWS database services, including RDS MySQL, Aurora PostgreSQL, and DynamoDB
• Proficiency with observability and performance tools such as Idera, Redgate, CloudWatch, AppDynamics, Performance Insights, SQL Profiler, and Extended Events
• Experience participating in on-call rotations and managing critical production incidents
• Demonstrated experience supporting highly available data platforms with strong SLAs and uptime requirements
• Experience with ELT/ETL pipelines, CDC patterns, and analytics-focused data architectures
• Hands-on experience with automation and Infrastructure as Code tools (Terraform, CloudFormation, PowerShell)
• Experience leading or supporting cloud migrations and modernization of legacy database platforms
• Strong collaboration skills and ability to work effectively in fast-moving, distributed team environments

Benefits

• Comprehensive Health Benefits
• Competitive Compensation
• Retirement Savings Plans
• Professional Development
• Supportive Culture
• Employee Wellbeing Initiatives
• Four Day Work Week