What are the responsibilities and job description for the Postgres DBA - Software Developer position at Jabil?
We are seeking an experienced PostgreSQL DBA to lead the migration and ongoing management of our mission-critical database environment. Currently running on self-hosted Postgres with high availability, our large-scale (80 TB) PostgreSQL instance supports an application that manages a fleet of autonomous robots. This role will be pivotal in maintaining our database in Kubernetes environment using the CrunchyData PostgreSQL Operator, ensuring seamless operation and continuous availability.
Key Responsibilities:
Postgres Instance Management :
Oversee the management, configuration, and operation of CrunchyData PostgreSQL Operator instance s hosted on AWS EKS or Azure AKS .
Performance Optimization & Management:
Optimize and fine-tune a high-volume PostgreSQL database (80 TB) for maximum efficiency and uptime.
Develop and implement performance monitoring, alerting, and troubleshooting strategies.
High Availability & Disaster Recovery:
Architect and manage high-availability solutions, including automatic failover and backup strategies.
Implement and maintain auto-expanding storage using LVM and EBS volumes to meet growing data demands.
Collaboration & Process Improvement:
Work closely with DevOps, infrastructure, and application teams to ensure seamless integration and robust performance.
Develop documentation, procedures, and runbooks for backup, recovery, and routine maintenance.
Systems Administration:
Manage underlying Linux systems supporting the PostgreSQL deployment.
Ensure system-level security, stability, and scalability in a dynamic cloud environment.
Required Qualifications:
PostgreSQL Expertise:
Extensive hands-on experience with PostgreSQL in high-demand, mission-critical environments.
Proven track record of managing large-scale databases (80 TB or similar scale).
Kubernetes Proficiency:
Strong experience with Kubernetes deployments, ideally within AWS EKS.
Familiarity with containerized environments and orchestration best practices.
Linux Administration:
Solid background in Linux system administration, performance tuning, and security best practices.
AWS & Storage Solutions:
Experience with AWS services, especially relating to storage (e.g., EBS) and cloud networking.
Practical knowledge of using LVM for managing expandable storage solutions.
High Availability & DR:
Demonstrated expertise in designing and managing high-availability database systems with robust disaster recovery plans.
Bonus Qualifications:
Direct experience with the CrunchyData PostgreSQL Operator.
Experience in environments where continuous uptime is critical (e.g., robotics, IoT).
Familiarity with auto-scaling, container security, and CI/CD pipelines related to database deployments.
Familiarity with Apache Kafka, Apache Pulsar, or other distributed event stream systems.
Experience with systems deployed in Azure or AWS.
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