Sr. Postgre DBA

Quadratic Systems - Chicago, IL

Full-time - Senior

Chicago, IL

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

The Sr. Postgre DBA role is focused on managing and optimizing PostgreSQL databases, with an emphasis on ensuring high availability, performance, and security. The position requires extensive experience in database administration, particularly with PostgreSQL, and some familiarity with AWS Redshift. This role is hybrid, allowing for a combination of remote and on-site work in Chicago, IL.

Responsibilities

• Manage and optimize PostgreSQL databases for performance and reliability.
• Ensure high availability and disaster recovery for database systems.
• Monitor database performance and implement tuning strategies.
• Collaborate with development teams to design and implement database solutions.
• Provide support for database-related issues and troubleshoot problems.
• Maintain database security and compliance with industry standards.

Requirements

• 10+ years of experience in database administration, specifically with PostgreSQL.
• Strong knowledge of database performance tuning and optimization techniques.
• Experience with AWS Redshift is a plus.
• Ability to work in a hybrid environment and collaborate with remote teams.
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.

Nice-to-haves

• Familiarity with other database technologies such as MySQL or Oracle.
• Experience with cloud-based database solutions.
• Knowledge of database automation tools.

Benefits

• Hybrid work environment
• Access to advanced AI tools for job enhancement