Cloud PostgreSQL DBA/Developer: AWS & Migration

Peraton; Herndon (VA); On-site; USD 86,000 - 138,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental & Vision

401(k)

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Peraton is seeking a mid-level PostgreSQL Database Administrator/Developer to join our team in the US. The role focuses on managing PostgreSQL databases on AWS, migrating from SQL Server, and advancing cloud database engineering.

You''ll collaborate with developers and operations staff to ensure secure, reliable data services, optimize queries, and implement deployment and recovery procedures across environments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 5 years of experience or 9 years with a HS diploma/equivalent
• Hands-on PostgreSQL administration and database development experience
• Experience running PostgreSQL in AWS (RDS and EC2)
• Strong SQL and PL/pgSQL skills; include tuning and troubleshooting
• Scripting: Python or PowerShell; experience with SQL Server; must be US citizen and able to obtain/maintain required clearance

Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain PostgreSQL databases in AWS, including monitoring and backups
• Contribute to the SQL Server to PostgreSQL migration and testing
• Collaborate with developers to optimize database code and performance
• Plan and execute deployments across environments with Dev/Ops teams
• Monitor health and troubleshoot with cross-functional teams
• Enforce security standards, access controls, and data quality checks

Skills

PostgreSQL administration

AWS

SQL & PL/pgSQL

Database development

Python

PowerShell

SQL Server

Communication

Security clearance readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Amazon RDS for PostgreSQL

EC2

pgBackRest

Patroni

psql/pgAdmin

DBeaver/DataGrip

KMS encryption

Job description

Peraton is seeking a mid-level PostgreSQL Database Administrator/Developer to join our team in the US. The role focuses on managing PostgreSQL databases on AWS, migrating from SQL Server, and advancing cloud database engineering.

You''ll collaborate with developers and operations staff to ensure secure, reliable data services, optimize queries, and implement deployment and recovery procedures across environments.