Senior PostgreSQL DBA

DeWinter Group; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 104,697 - 118,473; Full time

Job summary

DeWinter Group is seeking a skilled Senior PostgreSQL Database Administrator (DBA) to take ownership of their growing data platform. This hybrid role involves driving operational maturity and reliability, with a focus on disaster recovery strategies.

The ideal candidate has over 5 years of PostgreSQL database administration experience in cloud environments, particularly within FinTech. Key responsibilities include performance tuning and coordination with engineering teams. Immediate start is required, with a pay range of $76 - $86 per hour.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in PostgreSQL database administration in managed cloud environments.
• Strong understanding of query optimization and performance tuning.
• Experience in financial services or FinTech sectors is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Act as the primary owner for the data platform, ensuring health and reliability.
• Execute performance tuning and optimization for production systems.
• Collaborate with architects and engineering teams on database design.
• Improve disaster recovery strategies to maintain operational reliability.
• Administer PostgreSQL databases within an Azure environment.

Skills

PostgreSQL database administration

Performance tuning

Cloud operations (Azure)

Communication skills

Job description

Title: Senior PostgreSQL Database Administrator (DBA)

Job Type: Contract (Contract-to-Hire eligibility)

Contract Length: TBD

Pay Range: $76 - $86/hour

Start Date: ASAP

Location: Hybrid (3 days onsite, Tue–Thurs)

About the Opportunity

Our client, a leader in the FinTech industry, is looking for a skilled Senior PostgreSQL DBA to join their team. As the first dedicated DBA hire, this is a high-impact, ownership-focused role. You will act as the primary database owner for their growing data platform, responsible for driving operational maturity, reliability, and disaster recovery strategies. This role requires a self‑motivated professional who deeply understands database internals and cloud operations, capable of hitting the ground running to improve architecture and performance in a managed cloud environment.

Key Responsibilities & Deliverables

• Operational Ownership: Act as the primary owner for the data platform, managing database administration, health, and reliability while collaborating with offshore operational support.
• Performance Tuning: Execute heavy performance tuning and optimization to ensure the scalability and stability of production systems.
• Architectural Partnership: Partner closely with architects and engineering teams on database design, guiding best practices for data structure and reliability.
• Disaster Recovery Strategy: Proactively improve existing disaster recovery and backup strategies to maintain 99.9%+ operational reliability.
• Cloud Operations: Administer and optimize managed PostgreSQL databases within an Azure environment (with minor Oracle support), focusing on internals and reliability rather than physical infrastructure management.

Required Skills & Experience

• We are looking for someone with a proven track record of successful contract engagements. The ideal candidate will have:
• Senior‑level expertise (5+ years preferred) in PostgreSQL database administration, specifically within managed cloud environments.
• Deep technical understanding of database internals, query optimization, and performance tuning.
• Experience in the financial services or FinTech sectors (highly preferred) due to the focus on uptime and operational discipline.
• Strong cloud database operations experience (Azure is preferred; strong AWS/GCP backgrounds will be considered).
• Demonstrated ability to work autonomously and manage your own time effectively to meet project goals.
• Strong communication skills to provide clear and concise status updates to the project team and engineering leadership.