Postgres DBA

Matlen Silver

Addison (TX)

On-site

USD 89,544 - 93,676

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled PostgreSQL DBA to manage and support backend databases for critical applications. This role involves ensuring high availability and performance tuning within a Linux environment while collaborating with other IT professionals. Ideal candidates will have hands-on experience with PostgreSQL, including upgrades and troubleshooting, and a solid understanding of Linux systems. Join a forward-thinking company that values expertise and offers a dynamic work environment where your contributions will make a significant impact.

Qualifications

Strong PostgreSQL DBA experience with hands-on expertise in administration.
Experience managing high-availability clustered environments.

Responsibilities

Provide database administration support for PostgreSQL in HA clustered environment.
Manage PostgreSQL upgrades, patches, and performance tuning.

Skills

PostgreSQL DBA

Performance Tuning

High Availability (HA)

Linux Administration

Oracle Database Management

Job description

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Base pay range

$65.00/hr - $68.00/hr

Duration: 12 months with extension possible to 18 months

Other Approved Locations: Chandler, AZ or Chicago, IL

Pay Scale: $65-68/hr(Cannot subcontract or C2C)

Job Description:

Seeking a skilled PostgreSQL DBA, responsible for managing and supporting backend databases for critical applications like Ansible Tower and Artifactory. This role requires a true PostgreSQL DBA, not just an application support resource, with experience in database upgrades, high availability (HA) environments, and Linux administration.

Key Responsibilities:

Provide database administration support for PostgreSQL in a high-availability (HA) clustered environment.
Perform daily operational tasks, including monitoring, maintenance, and troubleshooting of PostgreSQL databases.
Manage PostgreSQL upgrades, patches, and performance tuning.
Support Ansible Tower, ensuring smooth database operations and resolving issues as they arise.
Work with Oracle databases as needed, providing backend database support.
Implement and maintain HA clustering solutions to ensure database reliability and performance.
Collaborate with Linux administrators to optimize database performance in a Linux environment.

Required Qualifications:

Strong PostgreSQL DBA experience with hands-on expertise in administration, performance tuning, and troubleshooting.
Experience managing high-availability (HA) clustered environments.
Proven PostgreSQL upgrade experience in enterprise environments.
Solid understanding of Linux systems; prior Linux administration experience is a plus.
Experience supporting applications with PostgreSQL backends, such as Ansible Tower and Artifactory.
Knowledge of Oracle databases and backend database management.

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