[Remote] Database Administrator (DBA) / Database Engineer

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. CalAmp is a company focused on K-12 transportation solutions, tracking buses for over a million students daily. They are looking for a hands-on Database Engineer to manage and optimize their SQL Server instances, lead architectural improvements, and implement automation practices.ResponsibilitiesDiagnose and fix slow queries, plan regressions, and locking storms across 9 SQL Server instances supporting customer-facing operationsLead the design of reporting replica architecture likely using AWS DMS feeding a multi-tenant Aurora PostgreSQL storeDefine the policy for a sound data retention strategy across 600+ customer DBs and own the automationIdentify measurable savings on SQL Server EE licensing on EC2 through various strategiesManage schema-change processes across all customer DBs aiming for automation, reliability, and low-riskAct as the database subject-matter expert reviewing every schema change from developers and providing actionable design insightsParticipate in an on-call rotation with light industry standards, expected to push for reduced paging eventsSkills4–8 years of hands-on DBA / Database Engineering experience, meaningful share on SQL ServerDatabase SME mindset — you've reviewed engineering schema changes, contributed design insight in code/architecture reviews, and partnered with developers (not gatekept them). This is a core part of the role, not a side responsibilityPostgreSQL proficiency — or willingness to develop it (aligned to future reporting architecture)Cloud database experience on AWS — self-hosted SQL Server on EC2 today; RDS familiarity is a plus given a possible future migrationPerformance tuning track record — you can talk through specific queries you fixed and howStrong SQL: query writing, plan reading, index design, locking and isolationComfort scripting in Python or PowerShell for automationLinux and Windows bothHA / replication topologies (Always On, log shipping, transactional)Strong written communication — this is an opinionated engineering team; you'll write proposals and defend themBachelor's in CS, Information Systems, or equivalent practical trackMulti-tenant SaaS data architectures (per-customer databases or shared schemas)AWS DMS or other CDC replication experienceAurora PostgreSQLAWS cost optimization (Reserved Instances, Savings Plans, sizing)Datadog, Dynatrace, or similar APMExperience using AI-assisted development tools (helpful but not required)Background in operationally-critical SaaS (transportation, healthcare, finance)Company OverviewCalAmp is a telematics pioneer leading transformation in a global connected economy. It was founded in 1981, and is headquartered in Irvine, California, USA, with a workforce of 501-1000 employees. Its website is http://www.calamp.com.