Senior Database Administrator - Remote

Overview

We are seeking a strategic and hands-on Senior Database Administrator to lead the design, deployment, and maintenance of cloud-native database systems—primarily PostgreSQL on AWS RDS. This role is critical to ensuring data reliability, performance, and compliance across our distributed infrastructure.

In Short

• Design, implement, and maintain highly available PostgreSQL databases on AWS RDS.
• Optimize database performance through query tuning, indexing, and storage configuration.
• Automate provisioning, backups, and maintenance tasks using scripting and infrastructure-as-code.
• Monitor and troubleshoot database health, replication, and connectivity issues.
• Implement database security controls and compliance-aligned retention policies.
• Collaborate with DevOps to integrate database operations into CI/CD pipelines.
• Maintain audit logs, schema versioning, and change tracking for compliance.
• Lead database migrations, upgrades, and patching with minimal downtime.
• Partner with data engineering teams for data lake ingestion and warehouse optimization.
• Develop and maintain technical documentation and architectural decision records.

Requirements

• 10+ years of experience as a Database Administrator.
• Deep expertise in PostgreSQL internals and performance tuning.
• Hands-on experience with AWS RDS.
• Proficient in scripting for automation (Bash, Python).
• Skilled with infrastructure-as-code tools (Terraform, CloudFormation).
• Knowledge of database security and compliance frameworks.
• Excellent troubleshooting and communication skills.
• Experience with Aurora PostgreSQL or other managed database services.
• Familiarity with containerized or distributed systems.
• Exposure to cross-cloud or hybrid data strategies.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) plan for financial future preparation.
• Unlimited PTO to prioritize work-life balance.
• Opportunities for growth and advancement.