Postgres DBA

We are hiring Senior PostgreSQL DBA responsible for managing mission-critical PostgreSQL environments across AWS RDS and Aurora. Owns database performance, availability, security, automation, and disaster recovery strategy in a cloud-first infrastructure.

Role Title: Postgres DBA

Location: Remote

Required Skills: Postgres DBA, PostgreSQL, AWS Relational Database Service (RDS), Linux - Red Hat, SQL, Cloud Infrastructure, Database Design, Microsoft PL/SQL, MS SQL DB administration, Stored Procedures

Responsibilities

• The PostgreSQL DBA will serve as the primary expert for managing, maintaining, and optimizing PostgreSQL database environments to ensure ongoing performance, high availability, and reliability on cloud platforms.
• With a minimum of 8 years in database administration at least 6 of which are focused on PostgreSQL and mandatory hands-on experience managing AWS RDS and Aurora PostgreSQL environments,
• The DBA will play a pivotal role in our organization's data infrastructure.
• This position is responsible for overseeing the full database lifecycle, including installation, configuration, monitoring, and continual tuning of PostgreSQL instances, both on-premises and within AWS.
• The DBA will design and execute backup and recovery plans, implement robust disaster recovery strategies, and manage security configurations and access for sensitive data.
• In addition, the role includes planning and administering database replication, clustering, and high-availability solutions, leveraging both traditional approaches and AWS-native offerings.
• The DBA will automate maintenance and operational tasks through scripting and AWS automation tools to maximize efficiency and consistency.
• Collaborating closely with development teams, the DBA will contribute to schema design, review SQL code for performance, and provide input on application database integration.
• Timely resolution of database incidents, proactive capacity planning, and maintaining meticulous documentation are also central to the role.
• The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, thrives in cloud-first, fast-paced environments, and ensures our database systems meet both business and technical requirements while adhering to best practices in security and data governance. Expected Deliverable(s) DBA scripts, documents