PostgreSQL Database Architect

$111,897 - $151,389/Yr

General Dynamics - Arnold, MO

posted 4 months ago

Full-time - Mid Level
Remote - Arnold, MO
5,001-10,000 employees
Transportation Equipment Manufacturing

About the position

As a PostgreSQL Database Architect at General Dynamics Information Technology (GDIT), you will play a crucial role in transforming data into actionable insights for our clients. This position is integral to supporting our intelligence customer in Arnold, MO, and is part of the Geospatial Services & Solutions business area. Your expertise will be essential in providing high-quality, cost-effective solutions to complex big-data challenges. You will be involved in a sophisticated enterprise environment, working collaboratively within SAFe and Scrum development teams to deliver custom solutions tailored to the customer's needs. In this role, you will be responsible for researching, designing, developing, testing, and modifying PostgreSQL database architecture. You will optimize queries, indexes, and configuration settings to ensure high performance and scalability. Your responsibilities will include defining and designing scalable schemas that meet business requirements while ensuring performance and maintainability. You will monitor existing database performance, identify architectural bottlenecks, and provide enhancements to improve overall performance. Additionally, you will maintain documentation to support software development policies, standards, and procedures, and work closely with the Scrum Master to manage project delivery effectively. Your contributions will not only help advance our clients' missions but also provide you with opportunities for professional growth and development within a dynamic and innovative environment. At GDIT, we value our people as our greatest asset, and we are committed to fostering a workplace that encourages collaboration, creativity, and continuous learning.

Responsibilities

  • Research, design, develop, test, and modify PostgreSQL database architecture.
  • Optimize queries, indexes, and configuration settings for high performance.
  • Define and design scalable schemas that meet business requirements while ensuring performance and maintainability.
  • Monitor existing database performance, identify architectural bottlenecks, and provide enhancements to increase performance.
  • Architect a database structure supporting a globally distributed set of sites.
  • Maintain documentation to support software development policies, standards, and procedures.
  • Work under the guidance of the Scrum Master to produce accurate delivery estimates and manage the transition from analysis through to design and delivery.
  • Provide progress updates to Scrum Master and the team to ensure the management of any delivery risks or concerns.
  • Work with the team to plan future sprints, define stories, and estimate efforts.
  • Provide technical support and consultation for database questions.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical discipline, or equivalent combination of education, technical training, or work/military experience.
  • 5+ years of related database architecture and administration experience.
  • Strong understanding of PostgreSQL internals, architecture, and best practices.
  • Familiarity with popular PostgreSQL extensions such as PostGIS and monitoring tools like pgAdmin.
  • Experience with replication strategies to handle large datasets across multiple nodes.
  • Experience designing scalable schemas that meet business requirements while ensuring performance and maintainability.
  • Understanding of automatic and manual failover processes.
  • Familiarity with Docker and orchestration tools (like Kubernetes).
  • Experience with performance monitoring tools and techniques to track database health and troubleshoot performance issues.
  • Strong proficiency in SQL and PL/pgSQL.
  • Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Nice-to-haves

  • Experience with messaging to inform databases (e.g., NATS/Pulsar).
  • Experience with PostGIS.
  • Ability to perform capacity planning to analyze database usage and plan for future growth.
  • Familiarity with scripting languages (e.g., Bash, Python).
  • Knowledge of database security principles and experience implementing security measures such as authentication and authorization.

Benefits

  • 401(k) with company match
  • Comprehensive health and wellness packages
  • Internal mobility team dedicated to helping you own your career
  • Professional growth opportunities including paid education and certifications
  • Cutting-edge technology you can learn from
  • Paid vacation and holidays
  • Paid parental leave
  • Paid military leave
  • Paid bereavement leave
  • Paid jury duty leave
  • Short and long-term disability benefits
  • Life insurance
  • Accidental death and dismemberment insurance
  • Personal accident insurance
  • Critical illness insurance
  • Business travel and accident insurance
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