We are looking for a motivated and skilled
PostgreSQL Database Administrator (DBA) to manage and enhance the performance, resilience, and scalability of our PostgreSQL systems. This position involves ensuring efficient database operations, troubleshooting incidents, maintaining security, and collaborating with teams to implement improvements across the infrastructure.
The role follows regular business hours. Weekend on-call support may be required. On-call duty typically occurs once per month, with a maximum of two occurrences per month.
Experience the freedom of remote work from anywhere in Georgia, whether from the comfort of your home, our modern offices in Tbilisi and Batumi or a coworking space in Kutaisi.
Responsibilities
- Manage PostgreSQL environments with a focus on stability, optimization, and automation
- Ensure high availability and security of PostgreSQL systems and handle routine incidents
- Collaborate with development, cloud, and infrastructure teams on database solutions and implementations
- Perform version upgrades, small-scale migrations, and routine patching cycles
- Configure and maintain replication setups (streaming or logical) and oversee failover readiness
- Conduct performance diagnostics and improvements on queries, indexing, and database configurations
- Oversee backups and restore operations using tools like pgBackRest, ensuring reliability and scalability
- Monitor transaction bottlenecks, locks, and vacuum tuning to address potential issues
- Assist teams with schema design, stored procedures, and data modeling
- Maintain accurate documentation of database practices, configurations, and architecture diagrams
- Participate in release plan validations and ensure efficient deployment of database updates
- Collaborate on automating routine operations with scripts and tools where possible
Requirements
- 2+ years of hands-on PostgreSQL DBA experience managing enterprise setups
- Deep understanding of PostgreSQL internals, MVCC, indexing mechanisms, partitioning, and WAL behavior
- Background in replication (streaming/logical) and familiarity with basic failover solutions
- Skills in query plan analysis, parameter tuning, and basic performance management practices
- Expertise in backup/restore techniques, including pgBackRest configuration
- Proficiency in Linux system administration and scripting (Shell/Python)
- Working knowledge of at least one other RDBMS: Oracle / MS SQL / MySQL / MongoDB
- Strong communication abilities and aptitude for cross-team collaboration
- English level of minimum B2 (Upper-Intermediate) for effective communication
Nice to have
- Familiarity with cloud-native PostgreSQL services such as AWS Aurora, RDS PostgreSQL, Google Cloud Platform Cloud SQL, or Azure PostgreSQL
- Knowledge of extensions like PostGIS, TimescaleDB, pg_stat_statements, or pg_partman
- Experience with HA tools like Patroni or repmgr for replication management
- Understanding of CI/CD integration in database deployments
- Certifications in PostgreSQL or Extended Database Platforms (EDB)
We offer/Benefits
We connect like-minded people- Delivering innovative solutions to industry leaders, making a global impact
- Enjoyable working environment, whether it is the vibrant office or the comfort of your own home
- Opportunity to work abroad for up to two months per year
- Relocation opportunities within our offices in 55+ countries
- Corporate and social events
We invest in your growth- Leadership development, career advising, soft skills and well-being programs
- Certifications, including Google Cloud Platform, Azure and AWS
- Unlimited access to LinkedIn Learning and Get Abstract
- Free English classes with certified teachers
We cover it all- Participation in the Employee Stock Purchase Plan
- Monetary bonuses for engaging in the referral program
- Comprehensive medical & family care package
- Five trust days per year (sick leave without a medical certificate)
- Benefits package (sports activities, a variety of stores and services)
EPAM Georgia is a team of innovators united by a passion for technology. The dynamic and inclusive culture we embrace helps positively impact our communities, clients, and employees. Here you will collaborate with multi-national teams, contribute to numerous cutting-edge projects, deliver the most creative solutions, and have an opportunity to learn. Our people are at the heart of our success, and we are proud to provide talents with a solid ground to develop and grow.
Why Choose Us
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