Junior PostgreSQL DBA: Hands-on DB Ops & Tuning

Infinite Computer Solutions; New Jersey; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Infinite Computer Solutions is seeking a Junior PostgreSQL Database Administrator to support PostgreSQL database environments, assist senior DBAs, and help with backups, monitoring, and deployments across development, test, and production environments.

The role offers hands-on experience in SQL performance tuning, enterprise database support, and collaboration with application teams. This entry‑level position focuses on building skills in database operations and reliability.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of PostgreSQL database administration experience.
• Solid understanding of PostgreSQL architecture and concepts.
• Strong SQL querying and troubleshooting skills.
• Familiarity with Linux/Unix environments.
• Knowledge of backup and recovery concepts.
• Experience with database monitoring and log analysis.
• Understanding of database security, roles and permissions.
• Ability to troubleshoot performance and connectivity issues.
• Excellent communication and documentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Install, configure, and maintain PostgreSQL databases.
• Monitor DB health, storage, and performance.
• Support backup, restore, and recovery activities.
• Perform routine maintenance and health checks.
• Assist with patching, upgrades, and migrations.
• Troubleshoot connectivity and performance issues.
• Write and support SQL queries, scripts, and procedures.
• Manage user access and database security controls.
• Review logs and assist root-cause analysis.
• Collaborate with development to resolve DB issues.
• Maintain runbooks and documentation.
• Support high availability and DR activities as needed.

Skills

PostgreSQL administration

SQL querying

Linux/Unix

Backups & recovery

Performance monitoring

Security & permissions

Troubleshooting

Documentation

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

pgAdmin

psql

AWS RDS / Azure PostgreSQL

Job description

Infinite Computer Solutions is seeking a Junior PostgreSQL Database Administrator to support PostgreSQL database environments, assist senior DBAs, and help with backups, monitoring, and deployments across development, test, and production environments.

The role offers hands-on experience in SQL performance tuning, enterprise database support, and collaboration with application teams. This entry‑level position focuses on building skills in database operations and reliability.