PostgreSQL Database Administrator Remote / Telecommute Jobs
Functional Title – PostgreSQL Database Administrator Location Hybrid/Remote - Ashburn, VA Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain Public Trust Onsite Must be in Ashburn office twice a week. JOB DESCRIPTION We are seeking a skilled PostgreSQL Database Administrator to join our team. The ideal candidate will specialize in PostgreSQL (RDS), bringing expertise in deployment, administration, query tuning, and database monitoring. This role requires a proactive professional capable of managing database operations, optimizing performance, and supporting application development teams.
Responsibilities
- Database Administration ◦ Configure and administer managed PostgreSQL instances in the AWS environment. ◦ Maintain database security policies, including role-based access control and data encryption.
- Query Tuning and Optimization ◦ Analyze and optimize SQL queries for performance improvement, particularly on large tables. ◦ Work with development teams to review and enhance database-related code.
- Monitoring and Alerts ◦ Set up and monitor Dynatrace alerts to ensure database reliability and availability. ◦ Investigate and resolve performance issues identified through monitoring tools or reported by users.
- Automation and Deployment ◦ Develop and implement database automation scripts for routine tasks such as deployments, scaling, and maintenance. ◦ Assist in Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) processes for database updates.
- System Health and Troubleshooting ◦ Proactively monitor database health and resolve capacity or connectivity issues. ◦ Conduct root-cause analysis for database incidents and implement preventive measures.
- Database Design and Support ◦ Provide input on data modeling and schema design for new and existing applications. ◦ Collaborate with developers and data engineers to ensure efficient data access patterns.
- Documentation and Best Practices ◦ Create and maintain detailed documentation of database environments, procedures, and standards. ◦ Enforce database best practices and policies.
- Training and Guidance ◦ Act as a technical mentor to junior team members. ◦ Provide training to application developers and other stakeholders on database-related topics.
Qualifications
Required Skills
- Extensive experience with PostgreSQL, including deployment, maintenance, and optimization.
- Strong knowledge of database tuning, query optimization, and indexing strategies.
- Experience with database monitoring tools, particularly Dynatrace or similar platforms.
- Proficiency in scripting languages (e.g., Python, Bash) for database automation.
- Understanding of cloud database architectures and services, such as AWS RDS.
- Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and database version control.
- Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills. Preferred Skills
- Experience with Postgres GIS queries using the PostGIS addon.
- Knowledge of ETL pipelines and data warehouse architecture.
- Familiarity with analytics/modeling tools.
- Exposure to data replication and sharding strategies.
- Knowledge of government regulatory compliance standards. Soft Skills
- Strong communication and collaboration skills for working with cross-functional teams.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Attention to detail and a commitment to delivering high-quality results. EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
- Bachelors and five (5) years or more experience; Masters and three (3) years or more experience; PhD and 0 years related experience
- Certifications such as AWS Certified Database - Specialty, PostgreSQL DBA Certification, or similar are a plus. BI Requirement
- Current holder of a DHS Public Trust clearance or the ability to obtain one.
- Note Employment will be contingent upon having/obtaining a DHS Public Trust clearance prior to starting.
- TS clearance would expedite hiring process. Apply To this Job