Realign is seeking an experienced Redis DBA to optimize and maintain our high-performance caching and database systems, ensuring seamless scalability and reliability for our innovative software solutions. This remote contract role offers the opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies in a dynamic environment.

Realign is a leading software company specializing in high-performance data solutions. We are looking for a skilled Redis DBA to join our remote contract team and take ownership of our Redis infrastructure. In this role, you will design, implement, and maintain Redis clusters to support our application's real-time data needs, ensuring high availability and low latency.

Key responsibilities include monitoring system performance, optimizing queries, implementing backup and recovery strategies, and collaborating with developers to integrate Redis effectively into our stack. You will also contribute to capacity planning and disaster recovery procedures to keep our systems robust against failures.

Our projects involve working with large-scale data environments, leveraging Redis for caching, session management, and pub/sub messaging. If you have a passion for database administration and thrive in a fast-paced, innovative setting, this is an ideal opportunity to make a significant impact at Realign.

This is a remote contract position, allowing you to work from anywhere in the United States while contributing to mission-critical systems.

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field, or equivalent experience
• 5+ years of experience as a DBA, with at least 3 years focused on Redis
• Proficiency in Redis configuration, clustering, replication, and performance tuning
• Strong knowledge of SQL and NoSQL databases, including integration with Redis
• Experience with monitoring tools like Redis Sentinel, Prometheus, and Grafana
• Familiarity with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP for Redis deployments
• Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to troubleshoot complex issues
• Strong communication skills for collaborating with development and operations teams

• Competitive monthly salary with performance-based incentives
• Flexible remote work schedule to support work-life balance
• Opportunities for professional development and certifications in database technologies
• Access to advanced tools and resources for Redis optimization
• Collaborative team environment with regular knowledge-sharing sessions
• Health and wellness benefits including remote work stipends