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Next Ventures

Senior DBA

Next Ventures, New York, New York, us, 10261

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Overview

We are seeking a highly skilled

Senior Database Administrator (DBA)

with deep expertise in

PostgreSQL

and

cloud-based database management

within

AWS environments . This individual will play a key role in optimizing, securing, and scaling our OLTP systems while ensuring compliance with industry standards and regulations. Responsibilities

Design, implement, and maintain highly available PostgreSQL databases in AWS. Optimize database performance for transactional (OLTP) workloads. Ensure database security aligns with best practices and regulatory requirements (e.g., SOC2, HIPAA, GDPR). Perform backup and recovery operations and ensure disaster recovery readiness. Monitor database health, implement tuning strategies, and automate routine tasks. Collaborate with DevOps, application, and security teams on architecture and deployment. Conduct audits, patch management, and role-based access control. Requirements

6+ years

of progressive DBA experience in production environments. 4+ years

hands-on experience with

PostgreSQL . 5+ years

managing databases in

AWS

(RDS, Aurora, EC2-hosted PostgreSQL). Deep understanding of

OLTP

systems and their performance characteristics. Strong knowledge of

database security , encryption, and access control best practices. Experience working with

compliance frameworks

(e.g., SOC2, PCI-DSS, HIPAA). Proficiency with scripting languages (e.g., Bash, Python) for automation. Preferred Qualifications

Experience with infrastructure-as-code tools (Terraform, CloudFormation). Exposure to monitoring tools like Datadog, Prometheus, or CloudWatch. Familiarity with other RDBMS (e.g., MySQL, Oracle) is a plus.

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