Senior PostgreSQL DB Engineer - Linux & Automation

Erias Ventures, LLC.; Maryland; On-site; USD 150,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Above Market Hourly Pay

11% 401k with Immediate Vesting

Spot Bonuses for Biz Development

Professional Development Bonuses

Company subsidized Medical Coverage

Vision and Dental Coverage (100%)

Disability & Life Insurance (100%)

Wellness Reimbursement

Paid Time Off with Flexible Schedule

Amazon Prime Membership & Internet Re—

Job summary

Erias Ventures in Maryland is seeking a Database Engineer to design, develop, and manage data systems for mission-critical applications. You will shape data architecture, optimize PostgreSQL schemas, and implement HA and replication strategies.

The role requires five years of DBE experience, a Top-Secret/SCI clearance with polygraph, and a technical Bachelor's degree. You will collaborate with developers, automate tasks with Bash/Python, and document best practices.

Qualifications

• Strong SQL skills with performance tuning and query optimization.
• Proficiency with Linux/Unix and psql CLI.
• Experience with replication, partitioning, and backup strategies.
• Familiarity with monitoring tools like pg_stat_statements, Prometheus, Grafana.
• Scripting for automation and tooling (e.g., Bash, Python).

Responsibilities

• Design and optimize PostgreSQL schemas, indexes, and queries.
• Monitor and tune database performance with native tools and scripts.
• Implement and maintain HA and replication strategies.
• Collaborate with developers to refine complex queries and procedures.
• Document architecture, processes, and best practices.

Skills

SQL performance tuning

Linux/Unix CLI

Replication & backup

Monitoring tools

Automation scripting

Education

Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

AWS RDS

GCP Cloud SQL

Azure PostgreSQL

Job description

Erias Ventures in Maryland is seeking a Database Engineer to design, develop, and manage data systems for mission-critical applications. You will shape data architecture, optimize PostgreSQL schemas, and implement HA and replication strategies.

The role requires five years of DBE experience, a Top-Secret/SCI clearance with polygraph, and a technical Bachelor's degree. You will collaborate with developers, automate tasks with Bash/Python, and document best practices.