Database Administrator

System Soft Technologies; Bala Cynwyd (PA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

System Soft Technologies is seeking an experienced PostgreSQL Database Administrator to manage, maintain, and optimize enterprise database environments supporting high-volume financial trading applications. The role requires hands-on PostgreSQL, MariaDB, Linux administration, and HA design, with a focus on automation using AI tools.

You will install, configure, and upgrade PostgreSQL instances, monitor performance, and implement backup/recovery and HA solutions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field
• 5+ years of hands-on PostgreSQL experience
• 2+ years of hands-on MariaDB experience
• Strong knowledge of relational databases, troubleshooting, and performance tuning
• Linux OS and shell scripting proficiency
• Strong knowledge of database backup and recovery concepts
• Experience with installation, configuration, upgrades, and maintenance
• Experience with enterprise database monitoring tools such as Percona
• Knowledge of high-availability architectures
• Experience leveraging AI tools to automate tasks

Responsibilities

• Install, configure, maintain, and upgrade PostgreSQL instances
• Monitor and optimize database performance, scalability, and stability
• Manage database backup, recovery, and high-availability solutions
• Troubleshoot database issues and implement performance improvements
• Develop shell scripts and automation to improve database operations
• Collaborate with development and engineering teams to enhance database capabilities

Skills

PostgreSQL

MariaDB

Linux administration

Performance tuning

High availability

Shell scripting

Backup and recovery

Database monitoring

AI automation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Tools

Percona

Job description

Duration: Permanent / Full-Time

We are seeking an experienced PostgreSQL Database Administrator to manage, maintain, and optimize enterprise database environments supporting high-volume financial trading applications. The ideal candidate should have strong hands-on experience with PostgreSQL, MariaDB, Linux administration, database performance tuning, and high-availability environments.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related technical discipline is mandatory.


• 5+ years of hands-on experience with PostgreSQL.


• 2+ years of hands-on experience with MariaDB.


• Strong knowledge of relational databases, troubleshooting, and performance tuning.


• Thorough understanding of Linux OS and Linux shell scripting.


• Strong knowledge of database backup and recovery concepts.


• Experience with database installation, configuration, upgrades, and maintenance.


• Experience with enterprise database monitoring tools such as Percona.


• Knowledge of high-availability (HA) database architectures.


• Experience leveraging AI tools to automate and streamline daily tasks.

Key Responsibilities:

• Install, configure, maintain, and upgrade PostgreSQL database instances.


• Monitor and optimize database performance, scalability, and stability.


• Manage database backup, recovery, and high-availability solutions.


• Troubleshoot database issues and implement performance improvements.


• Develop shell scripts and automation to improve database operations.


• Collaborate with development and engineering teams to enhance database capabilities.

Important: Candidates must be comfortable working 100% onsite in Bala Cynwyd, PA.