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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Senior PostgreSQL DBA - Contract (1 Year) - **Company:** BRYDON COMPANY - **Location:** Plano, TX, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $83,200.0 - $87,360.0 - **Contract:** Temporary contract - **Skills:** Audit Trail, Bash Shell, Databases, Computer Engineering, Continuous Availability, Data Loss, Database Security, Debian Linux, Linux, Disaster Recovery, Python (Programming Language), PostgreSQL, MySQL, Nagios, Oracle (Applications), Performance Tuning, Query Optimization, Role-Based Access Control, Reliability Engineering, Ansible, Prometheus, Standard Sql, Data Streaming, Backup and Restore, Zabbix, Scripting, Load Balancing, System Availability, Grafana, Database Optimization, Database Performance, Performance Monitor - **Published:** May 23, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=c94daf6970dd08b2 ## About the Role Do you have experience in System performance monitoring?, * 4+ years of hands-on PostgreSQL administration experience in production environments * Strong SQL and PL/pgSQL expertise; experience with query optimization and indexing strategies * Proven experience with Patroni, streaming replication, and high-availability architectures * Backup and recovery expertise: pg_dump, pg_basebackup, WAL archiving, and PITR * Monitoring stack experience: Prometheus, Grafana, pg_stat_statements * Strong Linux/Debian proficiency - the primary operating environment * Scripting proficiency: Python, Bash, or Ansible for DBA automation * Understanding of pgaudit, RBAC, and database security/compliance practices * Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, IT, or related field * Oracle or MySQL familiarity is a plus but not required ## Description This is a senior Site Reliability Engineering role at a Tier-1 North American telecommunications provider. The team maintains the PostgreSQL database infrastructure powering the company's modern application platforms - ensuring continuous availability, performance, and zero data loss for millions of subscribers. The engineer owns HA architecture, replication, backup/recovery, and observability for production PostgreSQL environments., * Design, implement, and maintain PostgreSQL databases - schema design, indexing strategies, query optimization, logical/physical replication, hot standby failover, and load balancing * Develop and execute backup and recovery strategies: pg_dump, pg_basebackup, WAL archiving, point-in-time recovery (PITR), and disaster recovery planning * Monitor and optimize database performance using pg_stat_statements, EXPLAIN ANALYZE, pg_top, and Prometheus/Grafana dashboards; proactively troubleshoot bottlenecks * Implement high availability and DR solutions using Patroni, streaming replication, synchronous/asynchronous replication, and failover orchestration * Plan and execute database version upgrades and security/performance patches with minimal downtime * Implement monitoring and alerting using Prometheus, Grafana, Zabbix, or Nagios for database health, query latency, and resource usage * Automate DBA maintenance using Python, Bash, or Ansible - schema migrations, routine checks, patch deployment * Ensure database security through RBAC, audit logging with pgaudit, and regulatory compliance * Mentor and guide junior team members on PostgreSQL internals, replication setups, and performance tuning ## Related Videos - [MySQL Protocol Features You Should Be Aware Of](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100267-mysql-protocol-features-you-should-be-aware-of) - [Docker network without Docker](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1418-docker-network-without-docker) - [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) - [Discover the open source trio you didn’t expect: .NET and PostgreSQL on Linux](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2042-discover-the-open-source-trio-you-didn-t-expect-net-and-postgresql-on-linux) - [Branch your database like your code: How schema changes and pull requests go hand in hand](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/350-branch-your-database-like-your-code-how-schema-changes-and-pull-requests-go-hand-in-hand) - [Coding for Good: Achieving social change with an app](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1645-coding-for-good-achieving-social-change-with-an-app) ## Related Articles - [Dev Digest 168: Hacking Postgres, Blocking Meta and Fixing CSS](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/588-dev-digest-168-hacking-postgres-blocking-meta-and-fixing-css) - [Data Engineer Salary UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/253-data-engineer-salary-uk) - [Data Analyst Salary in the UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/278-data-analyst-salary-in-the-uk) - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [Résumé-Driven Development: How IT trends affect the job market for software developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/59-resume-driven-development-how-it-trends-affect-the-job-market-for-software-developers) - [The Best Job Search Websites of 2025](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/368-the-best-job-search-websites-of-2025)