PostgreSQL Database Administrator managing and optimizing database environments, ensuring performance and availability at Alongside. Collaborating on projects and providing on-call support.
Responsibilities
Administer and maintain **PostgreSQL databases** (on-prem and cloud environments)
Manage database lifecycle, including upgrades, patching, and performance tuning
Design and implement **backup, recovery, and high availability (HA/DR)** strategies
Monitor system performance (CPU, memory, storage) and plan capacity needs
Ensure **system-level and database-level security**, including access control and authentication
Analyze and optimize queries using performance tools (e.g., Explain Plan, profilers)
Support **deployment and change management**, including schema updates and CI/CD pipelines
Troubleshoot incidents and perform root cause analysis
Collaborate with developers and architects on database design (schemas, indexes, views)
Improve monitoring, automation, and error-prevention processes
Participate in project activities and **24/7 on-call rotation**
Requirements
Degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, or a related field
Hands-on experience with **PostgreSQL** (on-prem and cloud)
Experience with other databases (e.g., **MongoDB, SQL Server, Oracle**) is a plus
Strong knowledge of **backup/recovery, HA/DR, and performance tuning**
Experience with database security (system-level and application-level)
Familiarity with **capacity planning and resource management**
Experience with deployment processes and CI/CD integration
Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
Ability to work collaboratively in cross-functional teams
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