Senior Database Administrator, PostgreSQL - Remote

Overview

This position is posted by Jobgether on behalf of Pythian. We are currently looking for a Senior Database Administrator, PostgreSQL in India.

This role offers the opportunity to work at the forefront of database management and cloud technologies, ensuring high availability, performance, and reliability for critical business applications. As a Senior Database Administrator specializing in PostgreSQL, you will design, implement, and maintain database infrastructures, support migrations, optimize performance, and lead automation initiatives. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams and clients to solve complex technical challenges, contribute to strategic database planning, and drive improvements in operations and disaster recovery. The ideal candidate thrives in fast-paced environments, has a hands-on technical mindset, and is passionate about maintaining world-class data environments.

In Short

• Manage the installation, configuration, upgrade, and maintenance of PostgreSQL databases in on-premises, virtualized, and cloud environments (AWS, GCP, Azure).
• Ensure database performance, availability, and security through monitoring, troubleshooting, and optimization.
• Administer backup and disaster recovery plans, including PITR, replication, failover, and high availability solutions.
• Support database migrations from various engines (Oracle, MySQL, MSSQL) to PostgreSQL, ensuring smooth transitions and minimal downtime.
• Implement automation solutions using Ansible, Terraform, Puppet, Chef, or SALT to streamline database operations.
• Develop and maintain documentation for procedures, architectures, and client-specific implementations.
• Participate in presales activities, including proposals, technical discussions, and client visits as needed.
• Mentor junior team members, contribute to team knowledge base, and provide technical leadership on complex projects.
• Monitor cloud-native and on-premises databases using tools like Prometheus, Grafana, SolarWinds, Zabbix, Nagios, Datadog, and CloudWatch/Stackdriver/Azure Monitor.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Database Administrator, particularly with PostgreSQL.
• Strong understanding of database structures, theories, principles, and practices.
• Experience with cloud services (AWS, GCP, Azure).
• Knowledge of database security, backup, and recovery procedures.
• Familiarity with automation tools (Ansible, Terraform, etc.).
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Ability to mentor and guide junior staff.

Benefits

• Opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies.
• Collaborative and dynamic work environment.
• Flexible working hours.
• Professional development opportunities.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.