Senior PostgreSQL Database Engineer

University of Texas at Austin; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 104,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% employer-paid medical coverage

Retirement contributions

Paid vacation and sick time

Paid holidays

Job summary

University of Texas at Austin's Applied Research Laboratories seeks a Senior PostgreSQL database administrator to build, test and maintain enterprise PostgreSQL backends on Linux. You will monitor performance, ensure security, perform backups, and collaborate with developers to optimize data access.

The ideal candidate has a BS in CS/Engineering, 5+ years in PostgreSQL, strong Linux skills, and a DoD 8140 security certification. This role is on Pickle Research Campus in Austin, TX.

Qualifications

• Five years developing and maintaining complex PostgreSQL databases.
• Strong Linux administration skills as they relate to database administration.
• Ability to troubleshoot and fix database errors, analyze performance and recommend improvements.
• DoD 8140 compliant security certification (e.g., Security+).

Responsibilities

• Build, test and maintain complex databases.
• Database security, protection and data validation.
• Monitor database loading and performance, troubleshoot issues.
• Database backup, validation and recovery.
• Assist development efforts requiring database access.
• Generate database usage reports for growth planning.
• Interface with development teams on application requirements and best practices.
• Other related functions as assigned.

Skills

PostgreSQL

Linux administration

Troubleshooting

Performance tuning

Security+ / DoD 8140

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering or related field

Job description

University of Texas at Austin's Applied Research Laboratories seeks a Senior PostgreSQL database administrator to build, test and maintain enterprise PostgreSQL backends on Linux. You will monitor performance, ensure security, perform backups, and collaborate with developers to optimize data access.

The ideal candidate has a BS in CS/Engineering, 5+ years in PostgreSQL, strong Linux skills, and a DoD 8140 security certification. This role is on Pickle Research Campus in Austin, TX.