Database Administrator (DBA) - PostgreSQL)

STM Consulting, Inc.; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

STM Consulting, Inc. in Salt Lake City, UT is seeking a senior Database Administrator to lead PostgreSQL initiatives in a cloud environment. This 12-month contract requires deep PostgreSQL expertise and experience with AWS, plus ability to collaborate with software developers.

The role emphasizes strong communication and the ability to translate technical findings for business partners; Utah residents only with occasional on-site meetings.

Qualifications

• Minimum 15 years of experience as a Database Administrator (DBA), at a senior level.
• Extensive mastery of PostgreSQL (Postgres).
• Experience supporting Postgres applications running in AWS, including reviewing cloud logs and interpreting results.
• Demonstrated ability to partner with software development resources to design effective and optimized solutions.
• Demonstrated ability to be an effective communicator (paramount for this role).

Responsibilities

• Provide expert guidance on PostgreSQL databases supporting Postgres applications running in AWS.
• Work side by side with software development resources to design effective and optimized database solutions.
• Review cloud logs and interpret the results to provide insight to technical and business partners.
• Communicate findings, recommendations, and technical trade-offs clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Collaborate with the team to support ongoing application and database needs.

Skills

Senior DBA

PostgreSQL

AWS Postgres support

Data optimization

Communication skills

Tools

AWS CloudWatch

Job description

Location: Salt Lake City, UT 84116 - Occasional onsite meetings possible. Utah residents only.

Duration: 12 Months -

Minimum Mandatory Requirements

• Minimum 15 years of experience as a Database Administrator (DBA).

Job Description

Required Technical Skills

• Minimum 15 years of experience as a Database Administrator (DBA), at a senior level.
• Extensive mastery and understanding of PostgreSQL (Postgres).
• Experience supporting Postgres applications running in AWS, including reviewing cloud logs and interpreting results.
• Demonstrated ability to partner with software development resources to design effective and optimized solutions.
• Demonstrated ability to be an effective communicator (paramount for this role).

Key Responsibilities

• Provide expert guidance on PostgreSQL databases supporting Postgres applications running in AWS.
• Work side by side with software development resources to design effective and optimized database solutions.
• Review cloud logs and interpret the results to provide insight to technical and business partners.
• Communicate findings, recommendations, and technical trade-offs clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Collaborate with the team to support ongoing application and database needs.