Database Administrator - Remote

Overview

Mind Computing is seeking a Database Administrator to be a part of a remote team supporting the Department of Veterans Affairs. The ideal candidate needs to have experience and knowledge in database design, coding, testing, optimization, debugging and documentation of software in a variety of programming languages.

In Short

• Analyze, maintain, and optimize MS/PostgreSQL database environment to ensure 99.9% availability and data integrity.
• Identify and resolve bottlenecks, optimize SQL queries, and enhance data retrieval efficiency for PostgreSQL and Microsoft SQL.
• Update database architecture, build schemas, tables, stored procedures, and manage permissions.
• Manage, improve, and work with Legacy databases and Platform as a Service databases.
• Provide recommendations on policies, procedures, and emerging technologies.
• Monitor systems for availability, oversee database mirroring, replication, and failover.
• Support advanced PostgreSQL features like JSON, full-text search, and PostGIS for geospatial queries.
• Generate queries and reports using PostgreSQL tools like pgAdmin, psql, and third-party tools such as DataGrip.
• Create, populate, and maintain PostgreSQL databases, materialized views, and indexes for analysis and reporting.
• Restore PostgreSQL databases from backups and support disaster recovery activities using WAL archiving and point-in-time recovery.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, or an equivalent discipline.
• 5+ years of experience as a DBA.
• Strong proficiency in database administration and performance tuning.
• Extensive hands-on experience with cloud platforms such as AWS and Azure, including infrastructure design, deployment, and management.
• Experience developing strategies for data migration, backup, and disaster recovery in cloud environments.
• Effective communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work across teams and departments.

Benefits

• Medical/Dental/Vision
• PTO + Federal Holidays
• Corporate Laptop
• Training opportunities
• Remote work options