Senior PostgreSQL Migration & Cloud DB Lead

Shrive Technologies LLC; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Shrive Technologies LLC seeks a senior PostgreSQL Database Lead to drive migration and modernization initiatives in our Raleigh, NC offices. You will own design and implementation of PostgreSQL solutions on AWS, ensuring high availability, performance, and robust backup strategies.

Lead cross-functional teams, mentor DBAs and developers, and collaborate with architects and business stakeholders to deliver scalable data platforms and reliable cloud migrations.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of database experience with 5+ years in PostgreSQL.
• Hands-on PostgreSQL administration, replication, partitioning, and performance tuning.
• Strong AWS experience with RDS PostgreSQL, Aurora PostgreSQL, AWS DMS, and AWS SCT.
• Experience migrating Oracle, DB2, or SQL Server databases to PostgreSQL.
• Knowledge of Python/Shell scripting, Terraform, CI/CD, and DevOps practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead PostgreSQL migrations and modernization projects.
• Design and implement PostgreSQL solutions on AWS (RDS/Aurora).
• Drive performance tuning, HA/DR, backup, and recovery strategies.
• Lead migration planning, execution, cutover, and post-migration support.
• Mentor DBAs and developers and provide technical leadership.
• Collaborate with architects, application teams, and business stakeholders.

Skills

PostgreSQL administration

PostgreSQL replication

Performance tuning

AWS RDS/Aurora

Migration planning

Oracle/DB2/SQL Server migration

Python scripting

Shell scripting

CI/CD/DevOps

Tools

AWS RDS/Aurora

AWS DMS

AWS SCT

Terraform

CI/CD tooling

Job description

Shrive Technologies LLC seeks a senior PostgreSQL Database Lead to drive migration and modernization initiatives in our Raleigh, NC offices. You will own design and implementation of PostgreSQL solutions on AWS, ensuring high availability, performance, and robust backup strategies.

Lead cross-functional teams, mentor DBAs and developers, and collaborate with architects and business stakeholders to deliver scalable data platforms and reliable cloud migrations.