PostgreSQL Database Administrator (DBA)

Persistent Systems
Bernards, NJ, United States
1 day ago
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Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience level
Expert
Experience required
7 years minimum
Working hours
Regular working hours

Tech stack

Amazon Web Services Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud Amazon S3 Cloud Computing Databases Linux Identity and Access Management PostgreSQL Performance Tuning Scripting Database Performance Database Monitoring
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Requirements

  • The successful candidate will demonstrate a strong ability to manage complex database environments and provide strategic insights into database performance and optimization. You will be expected to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams and communicate effectively with stakeholders to ensure database reliability and efficiency. \n

  • If you are a proactive and skilled PostgreSQL DBA with a passion for cloud technologies and database management, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity. \n

  • 7-8 years of hands-on PostgreSQL DBA experience. \n

  • Strong knowledge of PostgreSQL architecture, SQL tuning, VACUUM, WAL, MVCC, replication, and performance optimization. \n

  • Hands-on experience with AWS RDS, Aurora PostgreSQL, EC2, S3, IAM, CloudWatch, KMS, Secrets Manager, and AWS DMS. \n

  • Strong knowledge of backup/recovery, point-in-time recovery (PITR), HA/DR, security, and database monitoring. \n

  • Experience with Linux and Shell/Python scripting. \n

  • Good communication, troubleshooting, and stakeholder-management skills. \n

Benefits & conditions

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  • Manage, monitor, and support PostgreSQL databases in production environments. \n

  • Perform performance tuning, query optimization, indexing, backup/recovery, and capacity planning. \n

  • Manage high availability (HA) and disaster recovery (DR) solutions, including replication, failover, upgrades, and database migrations. \n

  • Troubleshoot performance issues, locks, deadlocks, replication lag, and production incidents. \n

  • Administer PostgreSQL on AWS RDS/Aurora and support cloud migrations. \n

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  • Competitive salary and benefits package \n

  • Culture focused on talent development with quarterly promotion cycles and company-sponsored higher education and certifications \n

  • Opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies \n

  • Employee engagement initiatives such as project parties, flexible work hours, and Long Service awards \n

  • Annual health check-ups \n

  • Insurance coverage: group term life, personal accident, and Mediclaim hospitalization for self, spouse, two children, and parents \n

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Values-Driven, People-Centric & Inclusive Work Environment:

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Persistent is dedicated to fostering diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We invite applications from all qualified individuals, including those with disabilities, and regardless of gender or gender preference. We welcome diverse candidates from all backgrounds.

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  • We support hybrid work and flexible hours to fit diverse lifestyles. \n

  • Our office is accessibility-friendly, with ergonomic setups and assistive technologies to support employees with physical disabilities. \n

  • If you are a person with disabilities and have specific requirements, please inform us during the application process or at any time during your employment \n

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