Senior PostgreSQL DBA – Cloud & Performance Expert

Global Force USA

United States

Remote

USD 110,000 - 170,000

Full time

5 days ago

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Job summary

Global Force USA is seeking an experienced PostgreSQL DBA to lead database installation, configuration, upgrades, patching, and performance tuning. You will monitor and troubleshoot PostgreSQL environments, manage RDS/Aurora deployments, and optimize queries and indexes for both OLTP and analytics workloads.

The role requires strong SQL skills, experience with data lake technologies (Lake Formation), and familiarity with Redshift and DMS.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in a computer-related field or equivalent experience.
5+ years of related experience or equivalent combination of education and training.
Hands-on PostgreSQL administration including install, config, upgrades and patching.
PostgreSQL performance tuning: queries, indexes, vacuum/analyze, config.
Experience monitoring/troubleshooting PostgreSQL performance and availability.
Experience with Amazon RDS and Amazon Aurora for PostgreSQL.
Strong SQL development across OLTP and analytics platforms.
Effective English communication, written and spoken.
Ability to organize work for timely completion and teamwork.
Experience with AWS Lake Formation and data lake deployment/administration.
Knowledge of Amazon Redshift architecture and security model.
Experience with AWS Glue and AWS DMS.
PostgreSQL or Oracle certification preferred.