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Database Administrator- PostgreSQL & AWS

Hybrid in Dallas, TX, US • Posted 60+ days ago • Updated 3 days ago

Contract Independent

Contract W2

12 Months

No Travel Required

On-site

Depends on Experience

Montek System

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Skills

PostgreSQL
Amazon
Aurora
AWS
RDS
Configuration
database
administration
Administrator

Summary

Job Title: Lead Database Administrator (Lead DBA) – PostgreSQL & AWS Cloud

Location- Dallas TX

Contract – 12 + Months

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Lead DBA with strong expertise in PostgreSQL (including EDB) and AWS cloud platforms. The ideal candidate will lead database architecture, administration, performance optimization, and cloud migration initiatives across hybrid environments (on-premises and AWS). This role requires deep technical skills, leadership capabilities, and a proactive approach to reliability, security, and cost optimization.

Key Responsibilities

Leadership & Strategy

Lead and mentor a team of DBAs, providing technical guidance and best practices.
Define database standards, governance, and operational procedures.
Collaborate with application, DevOps, and cloud teams to align database strategies with business goals.
Drive continuous improvement in database performance, scalability, and reliability.

Database Administration (PostgreSQL & EDB)

Manage and support PostgreSQL databases across on-premises (EDB) and AWS environments.
Perform database provisioning, configuration, patching, upgrades, and decommissioning.
Ensure high availability using replication, clustering, and failover mechanisms.
Implement backup and recovery strategies, including disaster recovery planning and testing.

AWS Cloud Database Management

Administer and optimize Amazon RDS for PostgreSQL and Amazon Aurora PostgreSQL environments.
Design and manage cloud-native database architectures for scalability and resilience.
Monitor database performance using AWS-native tools and third-party solutions.
Automate deployments and operations using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools.

Work with AWS Services like RDS Global Cluster, EC2, S3, VPC, IAM, KMS, etc.

Required Skills & Qualifications

12+ years of experience as a DBA, with at least 5+ years in a lead role.
Strong expertise in PostgreSQL and EDB Postgres Advanced Server.
Hands-on experience with:

Amazon RDS for PostgreSQL
Amazon Aurora PostgreSQL
EC2, S3, VPC, Lambda

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Dice Id: 91093412
Position Id: 8925748
Posted 30+ days ago

Company Info

About Montek System

Montek Systems is an engineering and technology services firm providing client-focused solutions in select global industries. Montek Systems provides global engineering and technology solutions and professional staffing services through its global business operations.

We deliver staffing solutions and recruitment services to leading companies with operations worldwide. Montek Systems allows you to obtain or fill a variety of different positions and opportunities. We offer five years of experience contracting full-time positions with clients in a wide range of industries, specializing in IT and engineering recruiting. Our main focus is within the Unites States and Canada.

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