Senior Database Administrator

Encora; Brasil; Remote; BRL 160,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Coforge is seeking a Senior Database Administrator to manage PostgreSQL in AWS, focusing on high availability and performance from a remote setting. The role emphasizes collaboration with development teams on data modeling aligned with business needs.

The ideal candidate has deep PostgreSQL expertise, strong AWS database service experience (RDS/Aurora), SQL proficiency, and experience with Terraform for infrastructure as code. Remote work option from Brazil.

Qualifications

• Proficient in PostgreSQL with performance tuning, backups, and recovery.
• Strong experience with AWS database services (RDS/Aurora).
• Proficient SQL and data modeling concepts.

Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain PostgreSQL databases in AWS for high availability and performance.
• Collaborate with development teams to design data models that meet business needs.
• Monitor and tune database performance and query efficiency.
• Develop and maintain backup and disaster recovery strategies.
• Apply infrastructure as code for provisioning and managing databases.
• Ensure database security and regulatory compliance.
• Provide troubleshooting and support for database issues.
• Document architecture, processes, and procedures.

Skills

PostgreSQL

AWS

SQL

Terraform

Tools

Terraform

CloudFormation

Job description

Senior Database Administrator

Key Skills: PostgreSQL, AWS, SQL, Terraform

Location: Brazil

Mode: Remote

We at Coforge are hiring Senior Database Administrator with the following skill set.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain PostgreSQL databases in AWS, ensuring high availability and performance.


• Collaborate with development teams to design and implement data models that meet business requirements.


• Monitor database performance and implement tuning strategies to optimize query performance.


• Develop and maintain database backup and recovery strategies.


• Implement infrastructure as code practices for database provisioning and management.


• Ensure database security and compliance with industry standards.


• Provide support for database-related issues and troubleshoot performance problems.


• Document database architecture, processes, and procedures.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Strong expertise in PostgreSQL, including performance tuning, backup, and recovery.


• Solid experience with AWS services related to database management (e.g., RDS, Aurora).


• Proficient in SQL and database design principles.


• Experience working with development teams on data modeling and related activities.

Preferred Skills

• Familiarity with infrastructure as code tools (e.g., Terraform, CloudFormation).


• Knowledge of observability tools and practices for monitoring database performance.


• Experience with other database technologies (e.g., MySQL, MongoDB) is a plus.

At Coforge, we hire professionals based solely on their skills and do not discriminate based on age, disability, religion, gender, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status, or nationality.