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# PostgreSQL Database Administrator (DBA)

- **Company:** Persistent Systems
- **Location:** Bernards, NJ, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** 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, Cloudwatch, Sql Tuning
- **Published:** November 8, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.thejobnetwork.com/job/25d36dcc-c70b-4532-8d8b-58cc24e7c6aa/postgresql-database-administrator-dba

## About the Role

* 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.
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 * 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.
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 * 7-8 years of hands-on PostgreSQL DBA experience.
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 * Strong knowledge of PostgreSQL architecture, SQL tuning, VACUUM, WAL, MVCC, replication, and performance optimization.
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 * Hands-on experience with AWS RDS, Aurora PostgreSQL, EC2, S3, IAM, CloudWatch, KMS, Secrets Manager, and AWS DMS.
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 * Strong knowledge of backup/recovery, point-in-time recovery (PITR), HA/DR, security, and database monitoring.
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 * Experience with Linux and Shell/Python scripting.
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 * Good communication, troubleshooting, and stakeholder-management skills.
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