Senior PostgreSQL DBA – AWS Cloud (Remote)

TEKsystems; United States; Remote; USD 55,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

TEKsystems is seeking a Senior PostgreSQL Database Administrator (DBA) to join our remote team. The role focuses on PostgreSQL in AWS within a modern cloud environment, driving architecture, performance tuning, and operational excellence for mission-critical applications.

You will collaborate with software engineers, analyze cloud environments, and troubleshoot complex issues while guiding database strategy to improve reliability, scalability, and security across production systems.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience as a Database Administrator in enterprise-level environments.
• Deep expertise in PostgreSQL, including administration, performance tuning, optimization and troubleshooting.
• Proven experience supporting PostgreSQL applications running in AWS.
• Hands-on experience reviewing and interpreting AWS cloud logs for troubleshooting and performance analysis.
• Strong experience partnering with software development teams to design effective database solutions.
• Exceptional communication skills with the ability to explain technical concepts to diverse audiences.
• Ability to influence decisions and collaborate across business and technology teams.

Responsibilities

• Serve as SME for PostgreSQL databases on AWS.
• Design, implement, and optimize database solutions to meet app and business needs.
• Partner with software teams to ensure scalable, high-performing architectures.
• Review AWS cloud logs to identify issues, trends, and optimization opportunities.
• Translate findings into clear recommendations for stakeholders.
• Ensure reliability, availability, security, and performance across production environments.
• Troubleshoot complex database and cloud-related issues and drive improvements.
• Develop and promote database standards, best practices, and procedures.

Skills

PostgreSQL

AWS

Cloud logs analysis

Database architecture

Performance tuning

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication

Influence decisions

Job description

TEKsystems is seeking a Senior PostgreSQL Database Administrator (DBA) to join our remote team. The role focuses on PostgreSQL in AWS within a modern cloud environment, driving architecture, performance tuning, and operational excellence for mission-critical applications.

You will collaborate with software engineers, analyze cloud environments, and troubleshoot complex issues while guiding database strategy to improve reliability, scalability, and security across production systems.