PostgresqlDBA

Overview

Hybrid
$50 - $55
Contract - W2
Contract - 6 Month(s)

Skills

Agile
Amazon EC2
Amazon RDS
Amazon S3
Amazon Web Services
Backup
Backup Administration
Cloud Computing
Communication
Continuous Delivery
Continuous Integration
Data Migration
Data Security
Database
Database Administration
Database Performance Tuning
DevOps
Disaster Recovery
Documentation
High Availability
Linux
Management
Optimization
Performance Monitoring
Performance Tuning
PostgreSQL
Query Optimization
Recovery
Remote Desktop Services
Scripting
Shell
System Integration
Terraform
Unix
Version Control

Job Details

Job Title: PostgreSQL Database Administrator (DBA)
Location: Richmond, VA (Hybrid )
Position Type: Contract

Skills: Postgresql , Aws

Job Description:

We are seeking an experienced PostgreSQL Database Administrator (DBA) with strong expertise in AWS cloud services to support mission-critical database infrastructure. The ideal candidate will be responsible for the design, deployment, administration, and optimization of PostgreSQL databases in both on-premises and cloud environments, ensuring high performance, availability, and security.

Key Responsibilities:

Install, configure, and maintain PostgreSQL databases in production and development environments

Design and implement scalable database solutions on AWS using services such as RDS, EC2, S3, IAM, CloudWatch, Lambda

Perform database tuning, query optimization, indexing strategies, and troubleshooting

Ensure data backups, disaster recovery, and high-availability configurations

Implement and manage data security, including roles, permissions, and encryption

Collaborate with development teams to support application integration and performance

Monitor system performance using tools like CloudWatch, and perform capacity planning

Participate in schema design, database version control, and automation using scripting tools

Required Skills:

5+ years of experience as a PostgreSQL DBA

Hands-on expertise with AWS services relevant to database administration

Strong understanding of database internals, performance tuning, and optimization

Experience with backup/recovery strategies and high-availability setups

Proficiency in Linux/Unix environments and shell scripting

Familiarity with DevOps tools, infrastructure-as-code (e.g., Terraform), and automation practices

Strong communication and documentation skills

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience with data migration and cloud modernization projects

AWS certifications (e.g., AWS Certified Database Specialty, AWS Solutions Architect)

Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and Agile development practices

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