Database Administrator (Remote Opportunity)

Veterans EZ Info Inc; Tampa (FL); Remote; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Database Administrator to join a remote team dedicated to supporting the Department of Veterans Affairs. This role involves optimizing and maintaining PostgreSQL databases to ensure high availability and data integrity. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience with cloud platforms like AWS and Azure, alongside a strong background in database performance tuning. Join a dynamic environment where your expertise will directly impact critical operations, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive innovative solutions in database management and infrastructure design.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of database administration experience is required.
• Strong proficiency in PostgreSQL and performance tuning.
• Experience with cloud platforms including AWS and Azure.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and optimize PostgreSQL database environment for availability.
• Manage database architecture, schemas, and permissions.
• Collaborate with IT teams to troubleshoot PostgreSQL database issues.

Skills

PostgreSQL

Database Administration

Performance Tuning

AWS

Azure

Python

CloudFormation

Terraform

Ansible

CI/CD

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Tools

pgAdmin

DataGrip

WAL Archiving

Job description

VetsEZ is seeking a Database Administrator to be a part of a remote team supporting the Department of Veterans Affairs. The ideal candidate needs to have experience and knowledge in database design, coding, testing, debugging, and documentation of software in a variety of programming languages.

The candidate must reside within the continental US.

Responsibilities:

1. Analyze, maintain, and optimize PostgreSQL database environment to ensure 99.9% availability and data integrity.
2. Identify and resolve bottlenecks, optimize SQL queries, and enhance data retrieval efficiency for PostgreSQL.
3. Update database architecture, build schemas, tables, stored procedures, and manage permissions.
4. Provide recommendations on policies, procedures, and emerging technologies.
5. Monitor systems for availability, oversee database mirroring, replication, and failover.
6. Support advanced PostgreSQL features like JSON, full-text search, and PostGIS for geospatial queries.
7. Generate queries and reports using PostgreSQL tools like pgAdmin, psql, and third-party tools such as DataGrip.
8. Create, populate, and maintain PostgreSQL databases, materialized views, and indexes for analysis and reporting.
9. Restore PostgreSQL databases from backups and support disaster recovery activities using WAL archiving and point-in-time recovery.
10. Collaborate with developers, analysts, and IT teams to design, implement, and troubleshoot PostgreSQL database issues.
11. Assess future storage and performance needs, and create and maintain comprehensive PostgreSQL documentation.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or Engineering.
• A minimum of 5 years of experience is required.
• Strong proficiency in database administration and performance tuning.
• Extensive hands-on experience with cloud platforms such as AWS and Azure, including infrastructure design, deployment, and management.
• Experience with automation tools and scripting languages for infrastructure and database management (e.g., CloudFormation, Terraform, Ansible, Python).
• Experience developing strategies for data migration, backup, and disaster recovery in cloud environments.
• Familiarity with DevOps practices and tools for continuous integration and delivery (CI/CD).
• Effective communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work across teams and departments.

Additional Qualifications:

• Experience working with Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) / federal agencies.
• Certifications are a plus: MongoDB certification, AWS certification, Azure certification.
• Experience in SAFe/Agile Software Development.
• Ability to work effectively in a multi-stakeholder and DevSecOps environment.