Senior PostgreSQL DBA

DL and availability for a call today is required

JOB DESCRIPTION :

We are looking for a Senior PostgreSQL DBA with deep expertise in database performance tuning , production stability, and advanced configuration management. The ideal candidate will take ownership of Postgres optimization across production workloads, ensuring high performance, reliability, and scalability of mission-critical systems.

Required Skills and Experience

12+ years of DBA experience, with 5+ years in PostgreSQL administration on Linux-based systems.

Proven expertise in Postgres configuration tuning and performance optimization.

Strong SQL and query plan analysis skills.

Hands-on experience with replication (streaming, logical) and partitioning strategies.

Familiar with PostgreSQL internals, transaction management, vacuum processes , and WAL configuration .

Experience with large datasets and high-traffic production environments.

Proficiency with pg_stat_statements, EXPLAIN / EXPLAIN ANALYZE , and pgBadger or similar analysis tools.

Working knowledge of Linux performance tuning , file systems, and I / O subsystem s.

Experience with backup / recovery tools (e.g., pgBackRest , Barman ) and HA solutions ( Patroni , repmgr , etc.).

Familiar with cloud deployments ( Azure Database for PostgreSQL , and on-prem setups).

Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

Knowledge of database observability tools (Prometheus, Grafana , pg_stat_monitor, etc.).

Experience with CI / CD for database schema management (Liquibase, Flyway).

Exposure to PostgreSQL extensions (pg_partman, pg_stat_kcache, timescaledb, etc.).

Experience tuning OLTP and analytical ( OLAP ) workloads.

Contributions to the PostgreSQL community or open-source tools.