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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Sr Database Administrator - **Company:** PEAK6 PARTNERS LLC - **Location:** Austin, TX, United States (Remote available) - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Big Data, BigQuery, Cloud Database, Databases, Computer Engineering, Continuous Integration, Data Infrastructure, DevOps, Disaster Recovery, Github, PostgreSQL, SQL Azure, MongoDB, Performance Tuning, Query Optimization, Redis, Software Engineering, Google Cloud, Delivery Pipeline, Amazon Relational Database Service, Infrastructure Automation Frameworks, Information Technology, Terraform, Software Version Control, Server Operating Systems & Platforms - **Published:** August 12, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=6334e1c5ff03cec9 ## About the Role * Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering (or equivalent work experience) required * 8+ years of prior work experience * Experience in administering and optimizing MongoDB, PostgreSQL Server environments, including expertise in transactional replication. * Experience with GCP CloudSQL PostgreSQL and knowledge of PostgreSQL database management. * Experience in Memorystore for Redis, AlloyDB, Spanner and BigQuery preferred. * Experience with other cloud-based database technologies or platforms, such as Azure SQL or AWS RDS, preferred. * Experience with Infrastructure as Code tools such as Terraform and version control systems like GitHub for managing database infrastructure changes. * Experience with high-availability architectures, disaster recovery planning, and execution., * Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. * Excellent verbal and written communication skills. * Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills with attention to detail. * Strong collaboration skills and the ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams. * Expertise in Memorystore for Redis, AlloyDB, Spanner and BigQuery preffered. * Familiarity with cloud-based database systems, preferably Google Cloud Platform (GCP). * Familiarity with DevOps methodologies, Terraform and CI/CD pipelines. * Knowledge of GCP BigQuery, including performance tuning and administrative capabilities. * Knowledge of programming and scripting knowledge for automation. * Willingness to provide on-call and off-hours technical support as required. ## Description strategic database initiatives, Furthermore, the Senior DBA is expected to embrace DevOps practices by automating database operations, implementing Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) for provisioning and maintaining database environments, managing CI/CD pipelines for database changes, monitoring and alerting using modern tools, and collaborating closely with engineering teams to ensure seamless integration of database systems within the software development lifecycle. A proactive mindset towards continuous improvement, scalability, and reliability in line with DevOps principles is key to succeeding in this role., * Administer and optimize high-volume MongoDB and PostgreSQL systems (including Cloud SQL) in highly available environments. * Design and own Terraform modules for GCP databases: Cloud SQL (PostgreSQL), Memorystore (Redis/Valkey), AlloyDB, Spanner, and BigQuery. * Manage large transactional replication with low-latency delivery; use BigQuery as a replication target and tune performance/cost. * Implement database changes via IaC (Terraform with GitHub PRs) following performance, security, and reliability best practices. * Establish backup/restore, PITR, HA/failover testing, DR runbooks, and an overall database support plan. * Collaborate with engineering teams on schema reviews, query optimization, and BigQuery governance. * Handle security and audit tasks; respond to support requests and data change needs promptly. * Support incident response and participate in on-call rotations (including off-hours, Central Time) and scheduled maintenance such as patching, large data scripts, VLDB index work, and DR testing. ## Related Videos - [Optimizing Discovery: PostgreSQL's Role in Transforming GetYourGuide's Search](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1647-optimizing-discovery-postgresql-s-role-in-transforming-getyourguide-s-search) - [Reducing LLM Calls with Vector Search Patterns - Raphael De Lio (Redis)](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1714-reducing-llm-calls-with-vector-search-patterns-raphael-de-lio-redis) - [Innovating Developer Tools with AI: Insights from GitHub Next](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1268-innovating-developer-tools-with-ai-insights-from-github-next) - [From DevOps to Scaled DevOps: How We’re Rebuilding Continuous Delivery as a Platform](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100018-from-devops-to-scaled-devops-how-we-re-rebuilding-continuous-delivery-as-a-platform) - [How building an industry DBMS differs from building a research one](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/768-how-building-an-industry-dbms-differs-from-building-a-research-one) - [Accelerating Authentication Architecture: Taking Passwordless to the Next Level](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/733-accelerating-authentication-architecture-taking-passwordless-to-the-next-level) ## Related Articles - [Making Data Warehouses Fast: A Developer’s Story](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/107-making-data-warehouses-fast-a-developer-s-story) - [Data Engineer Salary UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/253-data-engineer-salary-uk) - [Top Big Data Technologies That You Need to Know](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/108-top-big-data-technologies-that-you-need-to-know) - [Dev Digest 168: Hacking Postgres, Blocking Meta and Fixing CSS](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/588-dev-digest-168-hacking-postgres-blocking-meta-and-fixing-css) - [How We Built a Worry-Free System That Runs for 10+ Years – And What We’d Do Again](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/751-how-we-built-a-worry-free-system-that-runs-for-10-years-and-what-we-d-do-again) - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers)