PostgreSQL Database Architect

D2 Technical Services

$125K — $135K *
Information Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent experience
  • 5+ years of database analysis and administration experience
  • PostgreSQL experience required, with Oracle as a plus
  • Experience in database administration and high-availability solutions
  • Familiar with PostgreSQL server alerts and monitoring
  • Knowledge of database backup, restore, and migration strategies
  • Hands-on experience with efficient table structures for diverse data types
  • Active TS/SCI security clearance

Responsibilities

  • Manage server functionality and efficiency across operating systems
  • Ensure database integrity and security with role-based access control
  • Maintain documentation for configurations and procedures
  • Evaluate user needs and vendor products for optimal solutions
  • Develop policies for resource allocation and usage
  • Implement testing strategies and document the findings
  • Advise on performance tuning and provide end-user training
  • Participate in database migration and modernization projects

Benefits

  • Health/Dental/Vision coverage
  • 401(k) match
  • Accrued Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • Short and Long-Term Disability, Life Insurance
  • Referral Bonuses
  • Professional development reimbursement
Full Job Description
**ACTIVE TS/SCI SECURITY CLEARANCE REQUIRED**

D2 has an immediate need for a PostgreSQL Database Architect to analyze, design, develop, implement, and support database infrastructure deployment and management.

Responsibilities:
  • Manages the functionality and efficiency of a group of servers running on one or more operating systems
  • Maintains database integrity and security, configures role-based access control (RBAC), and sets up administrative accounts
  • Sets up, administers, and services accounts
  • Maintain documentation for configurations, standards, and procedures
  • Interacts with users and evaluates vendor products
  • Develops and monitors policies and standards for allocation related to the use of computing resources
  • Develops and implements testing strategies and document results
  • Provides advice on performance tuning and training to end-users
  • Maintains current knowledge of relevant technologies as assigned
  • Evaluates open-source or vendor tools and participates in database migration/special modernization projects
  • Collaborates with developers on schema design, query optimization, and stored procedures
  • Plans and executes database upgrades, patching, and migrations
  • Ensures compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements

What We're Looking For

Required:
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, or related technical discipline, or the equivalent combination of education, technical certifications or training, or work experience
  • 5+ years of related database analysis and/or administration experience
  • PostgreSQL experience required. Oracle database administration is a plus
  • Experience in PostgreSQL administration/tuning; including knowledge and implementation of database high-availability solutions and performance tuning
  • Experience in monitoring, creating, and managing PostgreSQL server agent alerts
  • Experience with database backup, restore, migration, and database snapshot technologies/strategies
  • Knowledge on how to build/maintain efficient database table structures for both transactional and warehouse data
  • Migration experience with Oracle, MySQL, and PostgreSQL,
  • TS/SCI clearance

Bonus Points For:
  • CompTIA Security+ or equivalent

What to Expect Day-to-Day

You'll work with moderate autonomy - trusted to manage your workload and make good technical decisions without someone looking over your shoulder. You'll collaborate with developers and infrastructure teams, advise end-users on best practices, and participate in an on-call rotation for after-hours support. The work is varied, the problems are real, and the mission is meaningful.

Additional Information
  • Compensation is unique to each candidate and relative to the skills and experience they bring to the position. The salary range for this position is typically $125 - $135k. This does not guarantee a specific salary as compensation is based upon multiple factors such as education, experience, certifications, and other requirements, and may fall outside of the above-stated range.
  • Highlights of our benefits include Health/Dental/Vision, 401(k) match, Accrued PTO, STD/LTD/Life Insurance, Referral Bonuses, professional development reimbursement, and more!

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