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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # PostgreSQL Architect - **Company:** LTM Inc - **Location:** United States (Remote available) - **Salary:** $105,430.0 - $132,313.0 - **Contract:** Internship / Graduate position - **Skills:** Amazon Web Services, Amazon S3, Microsoft Azure, Cloud Engineering, Computer Networks, Databases, Information Engineering, Extract Transform Load (ETL), Data Migration, IBM DB2, Relational Databases, Embedded SQL, Identity and Access Management, Python (Programming Language), PostgreSQL, Mainframes, Microsoft SQL Server, Performance Tuning, Regression Testing, Migration Manager, Aws Command Line Interface (CLI), SQL Databases, Performance Testing, DB2UDB, Sybase, Indexer, Amazon Virtual Private Cloud (VPC), Git, Database Migration, Amazon Relational Database Service, Performance Monitor, Cloudwatch, Devsecops - **Published:** September 17, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=7de7cf606e33030d ## About the Role * 12 years of database engineering administration architecture and migration experience. * Expert level knowledge of PostgreSQL architecture administration PLpgSQL schema design indexing partitioning performance tuning backup recovery security and monitoring. * Handson experience with Amazon RDS for PostgreSQL Amazon Aurora PostgreSQL AWS DMS AWS SCT AWS CLI CloudWatch Performance Insights IAM KMS S3 and VPC networking concepts. * Strong experience in heterogeneous database migrations including assessment schema conversion data migration validation reconciliation and cutover planning. * Good scripting and automation skills using SQL PLpgSQL shell scripting Python Git and reusable migration validation frameworks. * Strong consulting communication stakeholder management documentation mentoring and technical leadership skills. Preferred Skills * Exposure to migration factory models database control planes automation accelerators PostgreSQL landing zones and managed database service operations. * Knowledge of application modernization impacts such as driver changes embedded SQL remediation ORM changes batch job redesign SQL regression testing and postmigration performance validation. * Experience supporting presales RFP solutioning migration estimation executive risk reporting and customer facing technical advisory discussions. Skills Mandatory Skills : AWS DMS, AWS SCT, Data engineering, ETL & integration, PostgreSQL Good to Have Skills : CloudWatch, Mainframe DB2, Performance Monitoring- Cloud Native (Aws Cloud Watch, Azure Cloud Monitor) - Testing Other details ## Description We are looking for a PostgreSQL Senior SME Architect with 12 years of database experience and strong expertise in PostgreSQL Amazon RDS for PostgreSQL Amazon Aurora PostgreSQL and enterprise database migration programs The role requires deep technical leadership across architecture migration strategy performance engineering HADR security automation and production cutover for largescale modernization initiatives., * Lead PostgreSQL target state architecture migration strategy and modernization planning for enterprise database platforms. * Drive heterogeneous migrations from Oracle DB2 SQL Server Sybase or other RDBMS platforms to PostgreSQL Aurora PostgreSQL. * Guide schema conversion data migration CDC validation reconciliation performance tuning and production cutover activities. * Define best practices for PostgreSQL design indexing partitioning replication backup recovery security monitoring and operational readiness. * Work with customer architects DBAs application teams cloud engineers DevOps security and program leadership to resolve technical risks and delivery blockers. * Create architecture documents assessment reports migration runbooks cutover plans risk summaries and operational handover documentation. * Mentor engineering teams review solution designs support presales RFP inputs and provide thought leadership for PostgreSQL modernization offerings. ## Related Videos - [How a Small Team Shrank a Microsoft Monorepo by 94%](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1236-how-a-small-team-shrank-a-microsoft-monorepo-by-94) - [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) - [Git for Code Reviews](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/429-git-for-code-reviews) - [Postgres in the Age of AI (and Devin)](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1042-postgres-in-the-age-of-ai-and-devin) - [Tracking vehicles at scale](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1999-tracking-vehicles-at-scale) - [Stop Committing Your Secrets - GIt Hooks To The Rescue!](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/573-stop-committing-your-secrets-git-hooks-to-the-rescue) ## Related Articles - [What Are The Top Skills Required For Azure Developers?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/77-what-are-the-top-skills-required-for-azure-developers) - [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) - [Making Data Warehouses Fast: A Developer’s Story](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/107-making-data-warehouses-fast-a-developer-s-story) - [20 Essential Tools For Backend Development](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/218-20-essential-tools-for-backend-development) - [Data Engineer Salary UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/253-data-engineer-salary-uk) - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers)