PostgreSQL Database Administrator

Infosys Limited; Carolina (RI); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Long- term Disability

Health and Dependent Care Reimburse‑ m

Insurance (Accident, Critical Illness,

401(k) plan

Job summary

Infosys is seeking a skilled PostgreSQL DBA to administer, optimize, and secure PostgreSQL databases across development, test, and production environments. You will implement high availability, backup/recovery, and performance tuning while coordinating with global teams.

The role requires experience with MVCC, WAL, and query plans, plus scripting and documentation. Candidates must be able to work PST hours and support rotating shifts for 24/7 coverage.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or foreign equivalent required from an accredited institution.
• Will also consider three years of progressive experience in lieu of every year of education.
• Relocation and/or travel to work/project location may be required.
• All applicants authorised to work in the United States are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with internal and client teams to resolve complex incidents, conduct root cause analyses, and document findings with preventive recommendations.
• Evaluate client IT infrastructure, prepare actionable assessment reports, and support due diligence to document infrastructure maturity and improvement opportunities.
• Design scalable, cost‑effective IT infrastructure solutions, review reusable components, and develop technical documentation for deployed systems.
• Align release schedules and environment readiness, execute deployments, perform post‑deployment testing, and manage version control.
• Coordinate maintenance schedules, emergency fixes, and technology upgrades while ensuring uninterrupted integration.
• Facilitate performance data analysis across systems and support capacity planning to optimise performance.
• Conduct security checks, recovery drills, and compliance audits, implement security measures and coordinate continuity plans.
• Gather feedback to identify automation opportunities and propose enhancements for efficiency gains.
• Act as liaison with onsite, offshore, and vendor teams to document project requirements.

Skills

PostgreSQL

DBA

Linux/Unix

Shell scripting

Backup and Recovery

Performance tuning

High availability

Replication

Security

Cross-functional teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Patroni

pgDump

pgRestore

Coommvault

PowerShell

Delphix

Qlik Attunity

SolarWinds DPA

EMC Networker

Job description

Overview

The Infosys Cloud unit is dedicated to empowering enterprises with innovative cloud solutions that drive digital transformation and operational excellence. We specialize in leveraging advanced cloud technologies and AI‑driven insights to create scalable, secure, and resilient infrastructures. Our solutions enable organisations to achieve agility, efficiency, and sustainable growth in a hyperconnected world. Join us to be part of a pioneering team at the forefront of cloud and AI innovation. You'll have the opportunity to work with cutting‑edge technologies, collaborate with industry experts, and contribute to transformative projects that shape the future of business. We are committed to fostering a culture of continuous learning and growth, ensuring that our team members thrive in a dynamic and supportive environment. If you're passionate about cloud and AI, and eager to make a significant impact, the Infosys Cloud unit is the perfect place for you to grow and excel.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with internal and client teams to resolve complex incidents, conduct root cause analyses, and document findings with preventive recommendations
• Participate in evaluation of client IT infrastructure, prepare actionable assessment reports, and support due diligence to document infrastructure maturity and improvement opportunities
• Contribute to the design of scalable, cost‑effective IT infrastructure solutions, review reusable components, and develop technical documentation for deployed systems
• Align release schedules and environment readiness, execute deployments as per protocols, perform post‑deployment testing, and manage version control to track changes
• Coordinate maintenance schedules, emergency fixes, and technology upgrades while ensuring uninterrupted integration into existing systems and processes
• Facilitate performance data analysis across systems, coordinate insights on system behaviour, and support capacity planning to optimise performance
• Conduct security checks, recovery drills, and compliance audits, implement security measures, and coordinate continuity plans to maintain adherence to standards
• Gather feedback to identify automation opportunities, analyse existing infrastructure processes, and propose enhancements for efficiency gains
• Act as liaison with onsite, offshore, and vendor teams to document project requirements, ensuring effective collaboration
• Develop a centralised repository of technical and procedural knowledge, leveraging insights from other projects to drive efficiency and retain organisational expertise

Your contribution to the team

• A collaborative spirit and excellent communication skills.
• Ability to handle complex incidents and implement resolutions
• A knack for conducting IT infrastructure assessment and identifying key optimisation opportunities
• Focused approach towards deployment management, system optimisation, and process automation initiatives including sector‑specific focus
• The ability to work with cross‑functional teams

Required Skill and Experience

• Administer, maintain, and optimise PostgreSQL databases across development, test, and production environments.
• Design, implement, and support PostgreSQL high availability, replication and disaster recovery solutions using Patroni.
• Experienced with PostgreSQL performance tuning, backup and recovery, replication, and security.
• Hands‑on experience as a PostgreSQL DBA, with working knowledge of Postgres internals (MVCC, WAL, query planner, locking, buffer management) and operational best practices.
• Proven track record managing PostgreSQL in production environments, including incident response, root cause analysis, and performance optimisation under heavy traffic.
• Working knowledge of SQL skills, including query optimisation and execution‑plan analysis (EXPLAIN / EXPLAIN ANALYZE).
• Experience with backup and recovery such as: pgDump, pgRestore and tool CoommVault is good to have.
• Proficiency with Linux/Unix operating systems and shell scripting (Bash or similar).
• Create detailed documentation including diagrams of database infrastructure.
• Learn relevant business processes and understand the data flow, criticality and dependencies.
• Candidate must be available to work exclusively for PST time zone and be prepared to operate on rotating shift schedules to ensure 24/7/365 support coverage which includes weekends and holidays.

Shift timings:
Shift 1: 3 AM to 12 PM PST
Shift 2: 11 AM to 8 PM PST
Shift 3: 7 PM to 4 AM PST

Preferred Skill and Experience

• Additional experience with SQL Server, MySQL, or MariaDB in mixed database environments is good to have.
• Worked on tools such as: Qlik Attunity, SolarWinds DPA and Delphix is a plus.
• Experience with backup and recovery such as: pgDump, pgRestore and tool CoommVault is good to have.
• PowerShell programming is a bonus.
• Backup and restore tools such as: EMC Networker, CommVault is an added advantage.
• Good Communication and Analytical skills

Additional Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or foreign equivalent required from an accredited institution. Will also consider three years of progressive experience in the specialty in lieu of every year of education.
• This position may require relocation and/or travel to work/project location.
• All applicants authorised to work in the United States are encouraged to apply.

Benefits

• Long‑term/Short‑term Disability
• Health and Dependent Care Reimbursement Accounts
• Insurance (Accident, Critical Illness , Hospital Indemnity, Legal)
• 401(k) plan and contributions dependent on salary level

EEO

Infosys provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race; colour; sex; gender identity; sexual orientation; religious practices and observances; national origin; pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; status as a protected veteran or spouse/family member of a protected veteran; or disability.