Senior PostgreSQL DBA: AWS RDS, Performance & Reliability

Compunnel, Inc.; Des Moines, Northern (IA, KY); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Compunnel, Inc. in Des Moines, IA, is seeking an experienced PostgreSQL Database Administrator to manage and optimize large-scale PostgreSQL databases, primarily in AWS RDS environments.

You will focus on database administration, performance tuning, security, high availability, disaster recovery, and automation, collaborating closely with application and engineering teams. The ideal candidate will have extensive PL/pgSQL development experience and a track record of delivering reliable, scalable

Qualifications

• 4+ years as a PostgreSQL DBA supporting large-scale deployments.
• Extensive hands-on AWS RDS PostgreSQL experience.
• Strong PL/pgSQL development and performance-tuning skills.
• Experience with security, high availability, and disaster recovery.

Responsibilities

• Manage and optimize PostgreSQL databases in AWS RDS.
• Design schemas and architect database patterns.
• Tune performance for high-volume applications.
• Monitor health, capacity, and availability.
• Implement security and data protection measures.
• Develop automation scripts and DevOps workflows for DB administration.
• Collaborate with development teams on new features and integrations.
• Support deployments, upgrades, and production changes.

Job description

Compunnel, Inc. in Des Moines, IA, is seeking an experienced PostgreSQL Database Administrator to manage and optimize large-scale PostgreSQL databases, primarily in AWS RDS environments.

You will focus on database administration, performance tuning, security, high availability, disaster recovery, and automation, collaborating closely with application and engineering teams. The ideal candidate will have extensive PL/pgSQL development experience and a track record of delivering reliable, scalable