PostgreSQL DBA

Database Administration:

• Install, configure, and maintain PostgreSQL databases in production and non-production environments.

• Perform database refresh activities between environments as required.

• Execute patching and upgrade activities to ensure databases remain secure, stable, and up to date.

Architecture & Performance:

• Demonstrate a good understanding of PostgreSQL database architecture, including memory management, indexing, and query optimization.

• Handle performance issues by analyzing query execution plans, tuning configurations, and implementing best practices.

High Availability & Clustering:

• Implement and manage repmgr cluster technology for high availability and failover.

• Troubleshoot and resolve cluster node failure issues promptly to minimize downtime.

Migration & Cloud Integration:

• Design and execute migration strategies from on-prem to cloud environments.

• Knowledge of Google Cloud Platform (GCP) or Microsoft Azure for database hosting and services is a plus.

Backup & Recovery:

• Proficient in Database Backup, Recovery, and Disaster Recovery procedures, ensuring data integrity and business continuity.

• Implement logical and physical backup strategies using native PostgreSQL tools and third-party solutions.

Replication:

• Configure and manage logical replication for data synchronization across environments.

Do you have experience in System tuning?, Experienced Postgres Database Administrator to manage, maintain, and optimize PostgreSQL environments across on-premises and cloud platforms. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of PostgreSQL architecture, clustering technologies, and migration strategies, along with hands-on experience in performance tuning, backup/recovery, and disaster recovery procedures., * Proven experience as a Postgres Database Administrator in enterprise environments.

• Strong knowledge of PostgreSQL architecture, including WAL, MVCC, and vacuum processes.

• Hands-on experience with repmgr clustering, failover handling, and node recovery.

• Expertise in performance tuning, query optimization, and troubleshooting.

• Experience with migration strategies from on-premises to cloud platforms.

• Familiarity with Oracle DBA, RMAN, Goldengate, Exadata.

• Proficiency in backup, recovery, and disaster recovery planning.

• Working knowledge of logical replication and streaming replication.

• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with automation tools (Ansible, Terraform) for database deployments.

• Knowledge of monitoring tools like pgAdmin, Prometheus, or Grafana.

• Scripting skills in Shell, Python, or similar for automation.

(part of Tata group) 3.93.9 out of 5 stars Mount Laurel, NJ $95,000 - $100,000 a year