Database Administrator

We’re seeking a highly experienced Senior Database Administrator (DBA) with deep expertise in PostgreSQL and AWS to support and optimize mission-critical applications in a cloud-based environment. In this role, you’ll serve as the go-to expert for database architecture, performance tuning, and operational excellence. You’ll collaborate closely with software engineers, analyze cloud environments, troubleshoot complex issues, and help drive strategic decisions around database performance, scalability, and reliability. This is an opportunity to work on impactful systems, solve challenging technical problems, and influence the direction of enterprise data platforms., * Serve as the subject matter expert for PostgreSQL databases supporting applications running in AWS.

• Design, implement, and optimize database solutions to meet application and business requirements.
• Partner closely with software development teams to ensure scalable, high-performing database architectures.
• Review and analyze AWS cloud logs to identify issues, trends, and opportunities for optimization.
• Translate technical findings into clear recommendations and actionable insights for stakeholders.
• Ensure database reliability, availability, security, and performance across production environments.
• Troubleshoot complex database and cloud-related issues while driving continuous improvement initiatives.
• Develop and promote database standards, best practices, and operational procedures.

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• Deep expertise in PostgreSQL, including database administration, performance tuning, optimization, and troubleshooting.
• Proven experience supporting PostgreSQL applications running in AWS.
• Hands-on experience reviewing and interpreting AWS cloud logs for troubleshooting and performance analysis.
• Strong experience partnering with software development teams to design effective database solutions.
• Exceptional communication skills with the ability to explain technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Ability to influence decisions and collaborate effectively across business and technology teams.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting large-scale, high-availability database environments.
• Experience designing and implementing cloud-native or cloud-migrated database solutions.
• Strong understanding of AWS services and architectures that integrate with PostgreSQL.
• Experience creating operational standards, documentation, and database best practices.
• Experience working within highly regulated or complex enterprise environments., Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

• Work with modern cloud technologies and enterprise-scale PostgreSQL environments.
• Partner directly with development teams on architecture and performance initiatives.
• Influence technical strategy and database best practices across the organization.
• Tackle complex performance, scalability, and optimization challenges.
• Enjoy the flexibility of a remote-first work environment while working on high-impact systems.

If you’re a seasoned PostgreSQL DBA who enjoys solving challenging technical problems, collaborating with development teams, and driving excellence in cloud-based database environments, we’d love to connect with you. Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Salt Lake City, UT. Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $40.00 - $80.00/hr.

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