PostgreSQL DBA

Remote • Posted 30+ days ago • Updated 5 days ago
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We are seeking a Postgres Database Administrator (DBA) to join our team. This role will support our on-premise PostgreSQL environment and assist in our migration to a hybrid cloud architecture.

Responsibilities:
  • Administer, maintain, and optimize on-prem PostgreSQL databases.
  • Perform database migrations, backups, recovery, and performance tuning.
  • Create and modify database objects using DDL (e.g., tables, indexes, stored procedures).
  • Work with development teams to understand downstream impacts of schema changes.
  • Collaborate on the migration of databases to the cloud (target completion: August).
  • Support regular deployment schedules.
  • Participate in a shared on-call rotation with a primary/secondary model.
  • Ensure database availability, reliability, and security in a Linux environment.
  • Work within a collaborative team that values shared responsibility and support.

Must-haves:
  • 5+ Years of professional experience administering PostgreSQL in on-prem environments (not solely cloud-hosted).
  • Professional exposure to multi-tenant environments utilizing a variety of data sources.
  • Adept ability with SQL statements, table joins, views, stored procedures, etc.
  • Professional experience with either SQL Server or Oracle databases.
  • Strong knowledge of DDL and the ability to assess the impact of changes across applications.
  • Basic Linux administration and shell scripting in a command line environment.

Nice-to-Have Skills:
  • Exposure to Puppet and YAML configuration files.
  • Familiarity with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP)
  • Understanding of database automation and CI/CD practices.
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  • Dice Id: 10524239
  • Position Id: 1836
  • Posted 30+ days ago
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