PostgreSQL Database Administrator ( DBA ): Austin, TX ( Onsite )

Austin, TX, US • Posted 4 hours ago • Updated 4 hours ago

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Nexwave

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Skills

sql
performance
PostgreSQL
replication

Summary

Job Title : PostgreSQL Database Administrator ( DBA )

Location : Austin, TX ( Onsite )
Employment Type : Contract

Duration : 12 Months

Job Description

Apple is seeking a highly skilled PostgreSQL Database Administrator (DBA) to support and manage mission-critical database environments.

The ideal candidate will have strong hands-on experience in PostgreSQL administration, performance tuning, high availability, and enterprise-scale database operations.

Key Responsibilities

Install, configure, upgrade, and maintain PostgreSQL databases in production and non-production environments
Ensure high availability, disaster recovery, and data integrity using replication, clustering, and backup strategies
Perform database performance tuning, query optimization, and index management
Monitor database health, capacity planning, and proactive issue resolution
Implement and manage backup & recovery solutions (pg_dump, pg_basebackup, WAL, etc.)
Work closely with application, DevOps, and infrastructure teams to support database needs
Manage security, access controls, roles, and permissions in compliance with enterprise standards
Automate routine DBA tasks using scripts (Shell, Python, etc.)
Troubleshoot and resolve database-related issues in a fast-paced environment
Support database migrations and upgrades with minimal downtime
Maintain proper documentation and follow operational best practices

Required Skills & Qualifications

5+ years of hands-on experience as a PostgreSQL DBA
Strong expertise in PostgreSQL architecture, internals, and performance tuning
Experience with replication technologies (Streaming Replication, Logical Replication)
Hands-on experience with HA/DR solutions (Patroni, PgBouncer, Pgpool-II, etc.)
Proficiency in Linux/Unix environments
Experience with backup, restore, and recovery strategies
Solid understanding of SQL, indexing, execution plans, and query optimization
Experience supporting large-scale, high-traffic enterprise databases
Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills

Nice to Have

Experience with Cloud platforms (AWS, Google Cloud Platform, or Azure)
Knowledge of Kubernetes / containerized PostgreSQL deployments
Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices
Experience with monitoring tools (Prometheus, Grafana, Nagios, etc.)
PostgreSQL certifications (a plus)

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Dice Id: 91072968
Position Id: 2026-1226
Posted 4 hours ago

Company Info

About Nexwave

Welcome to Nexwave, where we are a team of tech enthusiasts, driven by innovation, and committed to empowering businesses with new-age tech and talent solutions. Since our inception in 2008, we have grown into a leading provider of cutting-edge IT services and customized talent solutions, making waves around the globe.

With presence in India, USA, UK and Europe, we work towards providing synergy driven client experiences through process of implementing IT solutions in their business functions. Nexwave is also a key contributor in managing IT talent for clients through various outsourcing models that can be tailored to business requirements.

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