Database Administrator(Remote Opportunity)

VetsEZ; Tampa (FL); Remote; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative IT services firm is seeking a skilled Database Administrator to join their remote team. This role involves optimizing and maintaining PostgreSQL databases while ensuring data integrity and availability. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement best practices in database management and cloud infrastructure. The ideal candidate will possess strong experience in cloud platforms and automation tools, along with excellent communication skills. This position offers a fantastic opportunity to contribute to meaningful projects that support the Department of Veterans Affairs, making a real impact on the lives of veterans.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of database administration experience with PostgreSQL.
• Strong proficiency in cloud platform management and performance tuning.
• Experience with automation tools for infrastructure management.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and optimize PostgreSQL database for 99.9% availability.
• Collaborate with teams to troubleshoot and implement database solutions.
• Monitor systems and manage database mirroring and replication.

Skills

PostgreSQL Administration

SQL Optimization

Cloud Platforms (AWS, Azure)

Automation Tools (Terraform, Ansible)

Disaster Recovery Strategies

DevOps Practices

Effective Communication

Education

Bachelor's in Information Technology

Bachelor's in Computer Science

Bachelor's in Engineering

Tools

pgAdmin

DataGrip

CloudFormation

Terraform

Ansible

Python

Job description

Join to apply for the Database Administrator (Remote Opportunity) role at VetsEZ.

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

1. Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or Engineering.
2. A minimum of 5 years of experience is required.
3. Strong proficiency in database administration and performance tuning.
4. Extensive hands-on experience with cloud platforms such as AWS and Azure, including infrastructure design, deployment, and management.
5. Experience with automation tools and scripting languages for infrastructure and database management (e.g., CloudFormation, Terraform, Ansible, Python).
6. Experience developing strategies for data migration, backup, and disaster recovery in cloud environments.
7. Familiarity with DevOps practices and tools for continuous integration and delivery (CI/CD).
8. 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.
• Ability to obtain government clearance.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status.

Sorry, we are unable to offer sponsorship at this time.

Seniority level

• Associate

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Information Technology

Industries

• IT Services and IT Consulting