Sr. Database Administrator
Summary
Senior Database Administrator maintains and optimizes enterprise PostgreSQL environments, focusing on high availability, performance tuning, disaster recovery, and automation for mission-critical systems.
The opportunity
We are looking for a Senior Database Administrator (PostgreSQL) to manage and optimize enterprise PostgreSQL environments. The role involves database administration, high availability, performance tuning, disaster recovery, security, automation, and production support for mission-critical systems.
Day-to-day responsibilities
- Install, configure, upgrade, patch, and maintain PostgreSQL databases.
- Manage high-availability environments, including streaming and logical replication.Implement and support connection pooling tools such as PgBouncer.
- Manage backups, recovery, and Point-in-Time Recovery (PITR) testing using pgBackRest and PostgreSQL utilities.
- Monitor and optimize database performance, including WAL, memory, vacuuming, indexing, and partitioning.
- Implement database security controls, including RLS, SSL/TLS encryption, and audit logging.
- Automate operational tasks using Bash/Shell scripting.Participate in DR drills and ensure business continuity readiness.
- Handle incident, change, and problem management through ticketing systems.
- Conduct root cause analysis (RCA), process audits, and maintain documentation.
- Coordinate with internal teams and product support for issue resolution.
Who are we looking for
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, IT, or a related field.
- 6–8 years of hands-on PostgreSQL Database Administration experience in production environments.
- Strong expertise in PostgreSQL performance tuning, replication, backup/recovery, and Linux administration.
- Proficiency in Bash/Shell scripting.Experience managing incidents under strict SLA-driven environments.
- Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and communication skills.
- Proficiency in written and spoken English.