DBA - SQL Server & Postgre - Platform Modernization

10xTalents; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Collaborative data engineering team

Hybrid work schedule

Work on business-critical initiatives

Job summary

A reputable financial organization is looking for a seasoned Database Administrator experienced in SQL Server and PostgreSQL to modernize their data infrastructure. This crucial role involves managing hybrid databases, supporting cloud migration, and automating deployments. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of DBA experience and knowledge of Snowflake. This hybrid position in Philadelphia offers a balanced work-life environment with the chance to influence significant data-driven projects in finance.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of DBA experience with SQL Server and PostgreSQL in production environments.
• Hands-on knowledge of Snowflake, including performance optimization.
• Familiarity with AWS RDS or Azure Database.

Responsibilities

• Administer and optimize SQL Server and PostgreSQL databases across hybrid environments.
• Architect scalable, normalized schemas and high-performance queries.
• Tune queries using execution plans and performance metrics.
• Configure high availability and disaster recovery strategies.
• Collaborate with Infrastructure and Data Governance teams.

Skills

Database Administration

SQL Server

PostgreSQL

Scripting skills (Python, T-SQL, PowerShell, Bash)

Data migration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Information Systems

Tools

Snowflake

AWS RDS

Azure Database

Job description

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

About the job DBA - SQL Server & Postgre - Platform Modernization

• Location: Hybrid /Philadelphia (local candidates only)
• Full-time / Regular / Direct employment (with client)
• US Citizen/Greed Card Holders only (No C2C / Visa)
  

We're working with a respected financial organization that's expanding its data infrastructure team with a seasoned Database Administrator experienced in SQL Server, PostgreSQL, and Snowflake. This role plays a critical part in maintaining and modernizing a highly secure, performance-sensitive hybrid data environment supporting real-time financial operations.

About the Role
As a core member of the firm's data architecture and engineering function, you'll manage both legacy and cloud-native database systems, support production environments, implement automation and high availability, and contribute to cloud migration and data modernization strategies. This is a hybrid position based in Philadelphia, requiring 2 day per week onsite, with flexibility based on team needs and performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Administer and optimize SQL Server and PostgreSQL databases across hybrid environments
• Architect scalable, normalized schemas and high-performance queries
• Tune queries using execution plans, indexing strategies, and performance metrics
• Configure high availability and disaster recovery strategies (Always On, clustering, replication)
• Manage roles, permissions, tuning parameters, and replication in PostgreSQL
• Maintain secure, compliant environments with appropriate access controls and encryption
• Automate deployments and health checks using scripting (PowerShell, Bash, T-SQL, or Python)
• Monitor infrastructure using observability tools and respond to performance or availability issues
• Support Snowflake-based data warehousing and integration pipelines
• Participate in data migration, automation, and cloud enablement initiatives
• Collaborate with Infrastructure, InfoSec, Development, and Data Governance teams
• Contribute to documentation, planning, and platform improvement efforts

Requirements

• 5+ years of DBA experience with SQL Server and PostgreSQL in production environments
• Expertise in query tuning , backup and recovery , HA/DR , and replication techniques
• Hands-on knowledge of Snowflake (SnowSQL, ingestion, performance optimization)

Experience supporting PostgreSQL on Red Hat Linux

• Familiarity with AWS RDS , Azure Database , or other managed PostgreSQL offerings

Proficient in scripting: Python, T-SQL, PowerShell, or Bash

• Comfortable with observability tools (e.g., Prometheus, SQL Profiler, custom alerts)
• Ability to clearly document technical processes and follow change control protocols

Strong interpersonal and communication skills

• Background in financial services or other regulated, data-intensive environments is a plus

Education

• Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or equivalent practical experience

Why Apply?

• You'll join a collaborative data engineering team focused on modernization , automation , and cloud transformation
• Be part of impactful, business-critical initiatives in the financial domain
• Work with leading technologies (SQL Server, PostgreSQL, Snowflake, AWS/Azure)
• Enjoy a hybrid schedule with consistent work-life balance and team support

Interested candidates with strong database architecture, scripting, and cloud experience are encouraged to apply. This is a chance to make a measurable difference on a talented team that's helping transform data infrastructure for the future of finance.