PostgreSQL Database Administrator

Job Title: PostgreSQL Database Administrator (DBA)

Job Location: O'Fallon, MO (Need Onsite day 1, hybrid 3 days from office).

Job Duration: Long Term

Job Description:

A PostgreSQL Database Administrator (DBA) plays a critical role in managing and maintaining PostgreSQL databases within an organization's infrastructure.

Responsibilities:

• Install and configure PostgreSQL database servers on-premises.
• Optimize database configuration settings for performance and reliability.
• Monitor database performance and resource usage.
• Identify bottlenecks and implement performance tuning measures.
• Use tools and scripts to analyze query performance and recommend optimizations.
• Develop and implement backup and recovery strategies to ensure data integrity and availability.
• Regularly review and update security policies and protocols.
• Plan and execute database migrations and upgrades with minimal downtime.
• Collaborate with developers and application teams to design efficient database schemas.
• Ensure normalization and indexing strategies are applied for optimal data retrieval.
• Diagnose and resolve database-related issues and errors.
• Provide support to application developers in optimizing database interactions.

Requirements:

• Maintain detailed documentation of database configurations, procedures, and policies.
• Document changes made to the database environment and maintain an inventory of databases.
• Develop scripts for automation of routine DBA tasks (e.g., backups, monitoring).
• Recommending hardware upgrades or changes as necessary.
• Work closely with development, network, and security teams to ensure database systems align with overall IT strategy.
• Communicate effectively with stakeholders regarding database status, issues, and plans.
• Ensure databases comply with relevant regulations and standards (e.g., GDPR, HIPAA).