PostgreSQL Database Operations Engineer

PostgreSQL Database Operations Engineer
Seattle, WA (hybrid)
3-6month Contract
Pay Range: $45.00 - $65.00per hr

Job Summary:
Our client is seeking a few skilled PostgreSQL Database Operations Engineers to support a high-performance, cloud-native database platform. This contract role is ideal for an experienced database operator who thrives in Kubernetes-based environments and has a passion for automation, performance tuning, and database reliability. You'll work closely with engineering and DevOps teams to ensure robust, scalable, and secure PostgreSQL operations in a dynamic and collaborative environment.

Responsibilities:

• Maintain and administer PostgreSQL databases deployed in Kubernetes (AWS EKS).
• Execute and manage regular patching cycles, ensuring zero-downtime updates across hundreds of instances.
• Review database changes (DDL/DML) and partner with developers for safe, efficient deployments.
• Optimize query performance and conduct in-depth investigations of database-related issues.
• Manage storage, including volume sizing and type adjustments, using Infrastructure-as-Code tools and GitOps practices.
• Support and enforce data governance initiatives with recurring operational tasks.
• Handle creation and configuration of new databases using standardized procedures.
• Assist in identifying and implementing table partitioning strategies for performance optimization.
• Address ad-hoc requests including schema adjustments, data migrations, and tuning.
• Use CI/CD pipelines (e.g., ArgoCD) for deploying infrastructure changes and updates.
• Provide day-to-day support through Slack or other internal tools, helping resolve engineering team queries.

Required Skills:

• 5+ years of experience in PostgreSQL database operations and administration.
• Proficiency with SQL and PostgreSQL internals.
• Experience with managing PostgreSQL in containerized environments (Kubernetes, AWS EKS).
• Strong background in database patching, tuning, and optimization.
• Hands-on experience with Git-based workflows and deployment pipelines (e.g., GitLab, ArgoCD).
• Familiarity with monitoring/logging tools such as CloudWatch, Datadog, Splunk, or OpsGenie.
• Experience with infrastructure automation tools (e.g., Terraform, Ansible, Puppet).
• Solid understanding of CI/CD practices and Infrastructure as Code.
• Knowledge of data governance and security standards.
• Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and communication skills.

BonSoft Skills:

• Professional certifications in PostgreSQL, SQL, or AWS EKS.
• Prior experience with database partitioning at scale.
• Exposure to Slack-based support and agile collaboration tools.
• Experience contributing to playbook and runbook development for operational excellence.

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