Hybrid Senior PostgreSQL Database Engineer

at MetroStar

• Job title: Senior PostgreSQL Database Engineer
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Senior
• Salary: $170,000 - $239,000 per year
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Tech skills: Cloud, Kubernetes, MS SQL Server, Oracle, Postgres, SQL
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Washington D C, United States

About the role

• Senior PostgreSQL Database Engineer working on federal government applications. Providing database expertise and operational support in a hybrid work environment.

Responsibilities

• Design, administer, and optimize PostgreSQL and Microsoft SQL Server databases in on-premises and cloud environments.
• Manage Kubernetes clusters and support containerized database and application operations.
• Administer CI/CD pipelines and automation supporting database and application delivery.
• Perform database performance tuning, backups, replication, and recovery.
• Enforce access controls, auditing, governance, and retention policies.
• Manage schemas, indexes, stored procedures, and permissions.
• Develop SQL queries and reporting logic; support Power BI reporting needs.
• Participate in Agile ceremonies and collaborative delivery activities.
• Support production operations with urgency and operational discipline.
• Communicate technical risks, issues, and recommendations clearly to stakeholders.
• Build and maintain strong customer trust through technical expertise, responsiveness, and reliability.

Requirements

• An active Top Secret security clearance with SCI eligibility required.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, or related field, is preferred; relevant experience may substitute.
• Certification meeting DoD 8140 (e.g., Security+ or GSEC, or higher).
• Certification for database platform (e.g., DP-300, Oracle OCP, or equivalent).
• 5+ years of experience as a database administrator or engineer.
• Experience designing, implementing, managing, and tuning PostgreSQL databases in enterprise environments.
• Experience ensuring database performance, availability, and reliability, including capacity planning and performance tuning.
• Experience implementing and managing database security controls, including access management and auditing.
• Experience performing database backups, recovery, and restore operations, including support for high-availability configurations.
• Experience with distributed PostgreSQL solutions (e.g., pgEdge or similar).
• Ability to contribute immediately with minimal ramp-up in a mission-critical operational environment.

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Paid time off (PTO) and holidays
• Parental Leave and dependent care
• Flexible work arrangements
• Professional development opportunities
• Employee assistance and wellness programs