PostgreSQL DBA

RESPONSIBILITIES:
Kforce has a client that is seeking a PostgreSQL DBA in Hopkins, MN.

Overview:
We're looking for a seasoned PostgreSQL Database Administrator who knows their way around complex database ecosystems and can help drive our modernization efforts. The ideal candidate is fluent in PostgreSQL internals, confident implementing encryption at rest, and has hands-on experience migrating legacy Oracle databases into a modern PostgreSQL environment.

Key Responsibilities:
* Design, implement, and administer PostgreSQL databases across on-prem, cloud, or hybrid environments
* Configure, manage, and validate PostgreSQL encryption at rest, including native methods and infrastructure-level encryption
* Lead and execute Oracle-to-PostgreSQL migration projects, including schema conversion, data transformation, PL/SQL to PL/pgSQL refactoring, and optimization
* Perform capacity planning, performance tuning, indexing strategies, and query optimization
* Implement HA/DR solutions and backup/restore approaches
* Monitor database health and troubleshoot performance, locking, and stability issues
* Partner with application teams on data modeling and SQL validation
* Ensure compliance with security, auditing, and regulatory requirements
* Produce documentation, runbooks, and best practices

REQUIREMENTS:
* 5+ years as a PostgreSQL DBA
* Experience implementing PostgreSQL encryption at rest
* Experience with cloud-native PostgreSQL deployments
* Strong hands-on Oracle-to-PostgreSQL migration experience
* Deep understanding of PostgreSQL architecture, WAL, partitioning, and replication
* Familiarity with security best practices
* Linux, shell scripting, automation tools
* Strong SQL skills
* Strong communicator able to simplify complex concepts
* Comfortable leading cross-functional migration efforts
* Organized, detail-oriented, strong multitasking ability

Preferred Qualifications:
* Experience with Oracle GoldenGate, DMS, ora2pg, or migration tooling
* Experience in high-availability distributed systems
* Exposure to containerized or K8s-based deployments
* Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines for database operations

The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.

We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.

Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.

This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.

Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.

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