PostgreSQL DBA - Remote / Telecommute

Cary, NC, US • Posted 1 day ago • Updated 1 day ago

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Amazon RDS
Amazon Web Services
Analytical Skill
Ansible
Auditing
Backup
Capacity Management
Cloud Computing
Collaboration
Computer Science

Summary

We are looking for PostgreSQL DBA - Remote / Telecommute for our client in Cary, NC

Job Title: PostgreSQL DBA - Remote / Telecommute

Job Location: Cary, NC

Job Type: Contract

Job Description:

The PostgreSQL DBA will be responsible for database administration, performance optimization, security implementation, and cloud database management across production and non-production environments.
This role requires expertise in high availability, disaster recovery, automation, and DevOps integration while ensuring database uptime, scalability, and compliance with industry standards.
The ideal candidate will also provide advanced support and technical leadership within the database team.

Responsibilities:

Install, configure, upgrade, and patch PostgreSQL databases across production, disaster recovery, and non-production environments.
Manage high availability and disaster recovery architectures using streaming and logical replication.
Perform backup and recovery using Barman and native PostgreSQL utilities.
Ensure database uptime, performance, and scalability in 24x7 environments.
Monitor and tune SQL queries, indexes, memory, I/O, and vacuum processes.
Analyze execution plans and resolve complex performance bottlenecks.
Perform capacity planning and growth forecasting.
Implement database security best practices including RBAC, encryption at rest and in transit, auditing, and logging.
Support compliance requirements such as HIPAA, SOX, and PCI-DSS as applicable.
Automate database tasks using Shell, Python, Ansible, or similar tools.
Support CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices.
Collaborate with application, cloud, and infrastructure teams.
Manage PostgreSQL on cloud platforms including Amazon Web Services RDS (PostgreSQL, Aurora), Microsoft Azure Database for PostgreSQL, and Google Cloud Cloud SQL.
Support database migrations from on-premises environments to AWS RDS using DMS and native migration tools.
Act as L3 escalation point for complex incidents and outages.
Perform root cause analysis and implement permanent fixes.
Mentor junior DBAs and provide technical guidance.

Requirement/Must Have:

Strong hands-on experience with PostgreSQL in both on-premises and cloud environments.
Experience managing AWS RDS PostgreSQL environments.
Expertise in high availability and disaster recovery configurations.
Strong performance tuning and troubleshooting skills.
Experience with database backup, recovery, and replication strategies.
Knowledge of database security standards and compliance frameworks.
Experience with automation and DevOps practices.

Skills:

SQL query optimization and execution plan analysis.
Shell scripting and Python automation.
Ansible or similar configuration management tools.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Effective communication and collaboration skills.

Qualification And Education:

Bachelor s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field preferred.
Relevant experience in PostgreSQL database administration.

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Dice Id: 10516350
Position Id: NC_PDRT_0302
Posted 1 day ago

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