Senior PostgreSQL DBA & Data Engineer (AWS Aurora)

Peraton; Herndon (VA); On-site; USD 112,000 - 179,000; Full time

Job summary

Peraton is looking for a Database Administrator to join its team in Herndon, Virginia. The role entails maintaining various databases, database administration, and performance tuning for mission-critical applications.

Candidates should have extensive experience with PostgreSQL, data modeling, and Agile methodologies. The target salary range for this position is $112,000 to $179,000, depending on experience and qualifications.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 8 years of experience with a BS/BA, or equivalent experience.
• Strong MySQL, PL/PGSQL, or PL/SQL experience is a plus.
• Data modeling experience using ERwin and familiarity with AWS RDS Aurora PostgreSQL.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for maintenance of production, testing, and development databases.
• Performance tuning of PostgreSQL queries and support for application developers.
• Installation, configuration, and maintenance of PostgreSQL architecture.

Skills

Postgres database administration

MySQL

PL/pgSQL

Data modeling in ERwin

AWS RDS Aurora PostgreSQL

Performance tuning

Agile/Scrum experience

Education

BS/BA with 8 years experience

MS/MA with 6 years experience

PhD with 3 years experience

Tools

SNOWFLAKE

Job description

Peraton is looking for a Database Administrator to join its team in Herndon, Virginia. The role entails maintaining various databases, database administration, and performance tuning for mission-critical applications.

Candidates should have extensive experience with PostgreSQL, data modeling, and Agile methodologies. The target salary range for this position is $112,000 to $179,000, depending on experience and qualifications.