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PostgreSQL Database Administrator (DBA) [Local candidates preferred]
Jobs via Dice, St Louis, Missouri, United States
Overview
PostgreSQL Database Administrator (DBA) [Local candidates preferred] role at Jobs via Dice. The PostgreSQL Database Administrator (DBA) is responsible for the installation, configuration, maintenance, and overall management of PostgreSQL databases to ensure optimal performance, security, and availability. Responsibilities
Database Installation & Configuration: Install, upgrade, and configure PostgreSQL database instances according to organizational requirements and best practices. Performance Tuning: Monitor database performance, identify bottlenecks, and implement optimizations to ensure efficient operation. Data Security & Compliance: Implement and maintain security measures, including user access controls, encryption, and auditing, to protect sensitive data and ensure compliance with relevant standards. Backup & Recovery: Design, implement, and test backup and recovery procedures to prevent data loss and ensure availability. Monitoring & Troubleshooting: Continuously monitor database health using monitoring tools, troubleshoot issues, and resolve incidents in a timely manner. Schema Design & Management: Assist in designing and maintaining database schemas, tables, indexes, and other database objects to support application needs. Automation & Scripting: Develop scripts and automation tools to streamline routine database tasks and deployments. Documentation: Maintain comprehensive documentation of database configurations, procedures, and standards. Collaboration: Work closely with developers, system administrators, and project teams to support application's database needs and implement new features or updates. Compliance & Best Practices: Ensure adherence to industry best practices, organizational policies, and compliance standards applicable to data management. Requirements
7+ years of experience as a PostgreSQL DBA or in a similar database management role. Strong knowledge of PostgreSQL architecture, features, and extensions. Proficiency in SQL and scripting languages (e.g., Bash, Python). Experience with database performance tuning and optimization. Familiarity with backup and recovery strategies for PostgreSQL. Knowledge of security principles related to data protection. Understanding of cloud environments and tools like AWS RDS, Azure Database, or Google Cloud Platform Cloud SQL is advantageous. Excellent problem-solving and communication skills. Ability to work independently and in a team-oriented environment. Preferred, but not required
PostgreSQL Certified Professional or equivalent. We offer
A highly competitive compensation and benefits package. A multinational organization with 58 offices in 21 countries and the possibility to work abroad. 10 days of paid annual leave (plus sick leave and national holidays). Maternity & paternity leave plans. A comprehensive insurance plan including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and long-/short-term disability (plans vary by region). Retirement savings plans. A higher education certification policy. Commuter benefits (varies by region). Extensive training opportunities, focused on skills, substantive knowledge, and personal development. On-demand Udemy for Business for all Synechron employees with free access to more than 5000 curated courses. Coaching opportunities with experienced colleagues from our Financial Innovation Labs (FinLabs) and Center of Excellences (CoE) groups. Cutting edge projects at the world's leading tier-one banks, financial institutions and insurance firms. A flat and approachable organization. A truly diverse, fun-loving, and global work culture. Diversity & Inclusion
Diversity & Inclusion are fundamental to our culture, and Synechron is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. Our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiative Same Difference is committed to fostering an inclusive culture promoting equality, diversity and an environment that is respectful to all. We strongly believe that a diverse workforce helps build stronger, successful businesses as a global company. We encourage applicants from across diverse backgrounds, race, ethnicities, religion, age, marital status, gender, sexual orientations, or disabilities to apply. We empower our global workforce by offering flexible workplace arrangements, mentoring, internal mobility, learning and development programs, and more. All employment decisions at Synechron are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to the applicant's gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, ethnicity, disabled or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. #J-18808-Ljbffr
PostgreSQL Database Administrator (DBA) [Local candidates preferred] role at Jobs via Dice. The PostgreSQL Database Administrator (DBA) is responsible for the installation, configuration, maintenance, and overall management of PostgreSQL databases to ensure optimal performance, security, and availability. Responsibilities
Database Installation & Configuration: Install, upgrade, and configure PostgreSQL database instances according to organizational requirements and best practices. Performance Tuning: Monitor database performance, identify bottlenecks, and implement optimizations to ensure efficient operation. Data Security & Compliance: Implement and maintain security measures, including user access controls, encryption, and auditing, to protect sensitive data and ensure compliance with relevant standards. Backup & Recovery: Design, implement, and test backup and recovery procedures to prevent data loss and ensure availability. Monitoring & Troubleshooting: Continuously monitor database health using monitoring tools, troubleshoot issues, and resolve incidents in a timely manner. Schema Design & Management: Assist in designing and maintaining database schemas, tables, indexes, and other database objects to support application needs. Automation & Scripting: Develop scripts and automation tools to streamline routine database tasks and deployments. Documentation: Maintain comprehensive documentation of database configurations, procedures, and standards. Collaboration: Work closely with developers, system administrators, and project teams to support application's database needs and implement new features or updates. Compliance & Best Practices: Ensure adherence to industry best practices, organizational policies, and compliance standards applicable to data management. Requirements
7+ years of experience as a PostgreSQL DBA or in a similar database management role. Strong knowledge of PostgreSQL architecture, features, and extensions. Proficiency in SQL and scripting languages (e.g., Bash, Python). Experience with database performance tuning and optimization. Familiarity with backup and recovery strategies for PostgreSQL. Knowledge of security principles related to data protection. Understanding of cloud environments and tools like AWS RDS, Azure Database, or Google Cloud Platform Cloud SQL is advantageous. Excellent problem-solving and communication skills. Ability to work independently and in a team-oriented environment. Preferred, but not required
PostgreSQL Certified Professional or equivalent. We offer
A highly competitive compensation and benefits package. A multinational organization with 58 offices in 21 countries and the possibility to work abroad. 10 days of paid annual leave (plus sick leave and national holidays). Maternity & paternity leave plans. A comprehensive insurance plan including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and long-/short-term disability (plans vary by region). Retirement savings plans. A higher education certification policy. Commuter benefits (varies by region). Extensive training opportunities, focused on skills, substantive knowledge, and personal development. On-demand Udemy for Business for all Synechron employees with free access to more than 5000 curated courses. Coaching opportunities with experienced colleagues from our Financial Innovation Labs (FinLabs) and Center of Excellences (CoE) groups. Cutting edge projects at the world's leading tier-one banks, financial institutions and insurance firms. A flat and approachable organization. A truly diverse, fun-loving, and global work culture. Diversity & Inclusion
Diversity & Inclusion are fundamental to our culture, and Synechron is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. Our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiative Same Difference is committed to fostering an inclusive culture promoting equality, diversity and an environment that is respectful to all. We strongly believe that a diverse workforce helps build stronger, successful businesses as a global company. We encourage applicants from across diverse backgrounds, race, ethnicities, religion, age, marital status, gender, sexual orientations, or disabilities to apply. We empower our global workforce by offering flexible workplace arrangements, mentoring, internal mobility, learning and development programs, and more. All employment decisions at Synechron are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to the applicant's gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, ethnicity, disabled or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. #J-18808-Ljbffr