PostgreSQL DB Administrator — Hybrid Role

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

Job summary

A leading tech firm is seeking an experienced Database Administrator specializing in PostgreSQL to develop scalable database solutions. The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of experience in database administration, strong skills in performance optimization, and expertise in backup and recovery strategies. The role is hybrid, based in Center City Philadelphia, and requires collaboration with various teams to ensure database reliability and security.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years in PostgreSQL database administration.
• Deep understanding of PostgreSQL systems and architecture.
• Familiarity with high-availability setups and real-time replication.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement scalable PostgreSQL database solutions.
• Analyze and enhance database performance through optimization techniques.
• Establish robust backup and recovery mechanisms.
• Maintain security measures to protect sensitive data.

Skills

PostgreSQL expertise

SQL tuning and performance enhancements

Automation (Bash, Python)

Backup and recovery strategies

Monitoring tools (pgAdmin, Nagios, Zabbix)

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field

Tools

AWS RDS

Google Cloud SQL

Job description

A leading tech firm is seeking an experienced Database Administrator specializing in PostgreSQL to develop scalable database solutions. The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of experience in database administration, strong skills in performance optimization, and expertise in backup and recovery strategies. The role is hybrid, based in Center City Philadelphia, and requires collaboration with various teams to ensure database reliability and security.