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Jr. PostgreSQL DBA

Remote • Posted 1 hour ago • Updated 1 hour ago

Full Time

Remote

$300,000 - $400,000/yr

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Skills

PostgreSQL
PostgreSQL DBA
Database Administration
SQL
PL/pgSQL
Query Optimization
Performance Tuning
Database Monitoring
Database Maintenance
Backup & Recovery
Database Security
User Management
Roles & Permissions
Database Troubleshooting
Log Analysis
Database Upgrades
Database Patching
Database Migration
Database Deployment
PostgreSQL Replication
High Availability (HA)
Disaster Recovery (DR)
pgAdmin
psql
Linux
Unix
Shell Scripting
Bash
Python
PowerShell
AWS RDS PostgreSQL
Azure Database for PostgreSQL
DevOps
Agile
Database Health Checks
Root Cause Analysis
Data Integrity
Database Operations
Production Support
Incident Management
Change Management
Capacity Planning
Documentation
Stored Procedures
SQL Scripting.

Summary

Job Title

Junior PostgreSQL Database Administrator (Jr. PostgreSQL DBA)

Job Summary

We are seeking a Junior PostgreSQL Database Administrator (Jr. PostgreSQL DBA) to support the administration, maintenance, monitoring, and performance of PostgreSQL database environments. The ideal candidate will assist senior DBAs and application teams with database operations, backups, troubleshooting, performance monitoring, and database deployments in development, test, and production environments.

This is an excellent opportunity for candidates looking to build hands-on experience in database administration, SQL performance tuning, and enterprise database support.

Key Responsibilities:

Assist in the installation, configuration, and maintenance of PostgreSQL databases.
Monitor database health, availability, storage usage, and system performance.
Support database backup, recovery, and restoration activities.
Execute routine database maintenance tasks and health checks.
Assist with database patching, upgrades, and environment migrations.
Troubleshoot database connectivity, performance, and operational issues.
Write and support SQL queries, scripts, and stored procedures.
Support user access management, permissions, and database security controls.
Monitor database logs and assist in issue resolution and root cause analysis.
Work with development and application support teams to resolve database-related issues.
Maintain database documentation, procedures, and operational runbooks.
Support high-availability and disaster recovery activities as needed.

Required Skills & Qualifications

1 3 years of experience supporting PostgreSQL databases or database administration.
Basic understanding of PostgreSQL architecture and database concepts.
Strong SQL querying and troubleshooting skills.
Familiarity with Linux/Unix operating systems.
Understanding database backup and recovery concepts.
Experience with database monitoring and log analysis.
Knowledge of database security, user roles, and permissions.
Ability to troubleshoot performance and connectivity issues.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Good communication and documentation skills.

Preferred Skills

Experience with PostgreSQL replication and high-availability concepts.
Familiarity with pgAdmin, psql, or other PostgreSQL tools.
Exposure cloud database platforms such as AWS RDS or Azure PostgreSQL.
Basic scripting knowledge (Shell, Python, or PowerShell).
Knowledge of database migration and deployment processes.
Experience working in Agile or DevOps environments.

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Technology, or related field preferred.

Employers have access to artificial intelligence language tools (“AI”) that help generate and enhance job descriptions and AI may have been used to create this description. The position description has been reviewed for accuracy and Dice believes it to correctly reflect the job opportunity.

Dice Id: 10199915
Position Id: 8991288
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Hemlata Chauhan

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