Database Administrator

Senior Database Administrator and Database Reliability Engineer (DBRE) with 8+ years of experience designing, administering, automating, and supporting mission-critical PostgreSQL, SQL Server, AWS RDS, Aurora PostgreSQL, and Amazon Redshift environments across cloud and on-premises platforms. Experienced in database modernization, cloud migrations, Infrastructure as Code (Terraform), performance tuning, high availability, disaster recovery, observability, and automation. AWS Certified professional with a strong focus on reliability engineering, operational excellence, and DevOps practices.

Job Duties

• Design, administer, and support enterprise PostgreSQL environments in AWS and on-premises environments.

• Manage Amazon RDS PostgreSQL, Aurora PostgreSQL, and Amazon Redshift platforms.

• Lead database modernization and migration initiatives from legacy database platforms to PostgreSQL.

• Implement Infrastructure as Code (IaC) solutions using Terraform for database provisioning and management.

• Improve database performance, scalability, availability, reliability, and security.

• Develop automation solutions for database patching, deployments, monitoring, backup validation, and maintenance.

• Integrate database deployments with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps processes.

• Implement monitoring and observability using CloudWatch, Dynatrace, Grafana, and custom automation.

• Establish PostgreSQL standards, governance, and operational best practices.

• Provide architectural guidance for application teams adopting PostgreSQL and cloud-native database services.

• Design and maintain HA/DR solutions, replication technologies, and recovery strategies.

• Optimize AWS database costs and resource utilization while maintaining performance objectives.

• Mentor junior DBAs and engineers and lead strategic database initiatives.

• Provide 24x7 production support for mission-critical applications and services.

Relevant Certifications

• AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Associate

• AWS Certified Database - Specialty (or equivalent database certification)

• AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner

• HashiCorp Certified: Terraform Associate

• EDB PostgreSQL Associate / PostgreSQL Administration Certification

• Microsoft Certified: Azure Database Administrator Associate (optional)

Core Competencies

PostgreSQL, AWS RDS PostgreSQL, Aurora PostgreSQL, Amazon Redshift, SQL Server, Terraform, CI/CD, Python, PowerShell, Bash, CloudWatch, Dynatrace, Grafana, High Availability, Replication, Backup & Recovery, Disaster Recovery, Capacity Planning, Database Automation, Database Reliability Engineering (DBRE).

Additional Requirements and Details:

• Travel required up to 10% of the time., The selected candidate must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

Lead design, administration, and reliability engineering for enterprise PostgreSQL and SQL Server environments across AWS and on-prem. Drive cloud migrations, IaC with Terraform, performance tuning, HA/DR, automation, observability, CI/CD integration, cost optimization, and 24x7 production support while mentoring junior DBAs and establishing operational best practices. The summary above was generated by AI

Our fast-paced and collaborative environment inspires us to create, think, and challenge each other in ways that make our solutions and our teams better. Whether you’re interested in engineering or development, marketing or sales, or something else - if this sounds like you, then we’d love to hear from you!

We are headquartered in Denver, Colorado, with offices in the US, Canada, and India.

$130,000 - $150,000 / year + Bonus

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Our reach is global, with headquarters in Denver, Colorado, and offices across the U.S., Canada, and India., * The opportunity to work in a space where modern technology meets a stable and vital industry

• Medical, vision & dental plans
• Life, AD&D
• Short Term and Long Term Disability
• Pension Plan & Employer Match
• Maternity, Paternity and Parental Leave
• Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP)
• Education Assistance
• Additional programs - Employee Referral and Internal Recognition

Why Vertafore is the place for you: *US Only

• The opportunity to work in a space where modern technology meets a stable and vital industry
• We have a Flexible First work environment! Our North America team members use our offices for collaboration, community and team-building, with members asked to sometimes come into an office and/or travel depending on job responsibilities. Other times, our teams work from home or a similar environment.
• Medical, vision & dental plans
• PPO & high-deductible options
• Health Savings Account & Flexible Spending Accounts Options:
• Health Care FSA
• Dental & Vision FSA
• Dependent Care FSA
• Commuter FSA
• Life, AD&D (Basic & Supplemental), and Disability
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plain & Employer Match
• Supplemental Plans - Pet insurance, Hospital Indemnity, and Accident Insurance
• Parental Leave & Adoption Assistance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Education & Legal Assistance
• Additional programs - Tuition Reimbursement, Employee Referral, Internal Recognition, and Wellness
• Commuter Benefits (Denver)