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About the job DBA - SQL Server & Postgre - Platform Modernization

DBA - SQL Server & PostgreSQL - Platform Modernization

Location: Hybrid / Philadelphia (local candidates only) Full-time / Regular / Direct employment (with client) US Citizen/Greed Card Holders only (No C2C / Visa) Were working with a respected financial organization that's expanding its data infrastructure team with a

seasoned Database Administrator

experienced in

SQL Server, PostgreSQL, and Snowflake . This role plays a critical part in maintaining and modernizing a highly secure, performance-sensitive hybrid data environment supporting real-time financial operations.

About the Role As a core member of the firm's data architecture and engineering function, you'll manage both legacy and cloud-native database systems, support production environments, implement automation and high availability, and contribute to cloud migration and data modernization strategies. This is a

hybrid position based in Philadelphia , requiring

2 day per week onsite , with flexibility based on team needs and performance.

Key Responsibilities

Administer and optimize

SQL Server and PostgreSQL

databases across hybrid environments Architect scalable, normalized schemas and high-performance queries Tune queries using execution plans, indexing strategies, and performance metrics Configure

high availability

and

disaster recovery

strategies (Always On, clustering, replication) Manage

roles, permissions, tuning parameters, and replication

in PostgreSQL Maintain secure, compliant environments with appropriate access controls and encryption Automate deployments and health checks using scripting (PowerShell, Bash, T-SQL, or Python) Monitor infrastructure using observability tools and respond to performance or availability issues Support

Snowflake-based

data warehousing and integration pipelines Participate in data migration, automation, and cloud enablement initiatives Collaborate with Infrastructure, InfoSec, Development, and Data Governance teams Contribute to documentation, planning, and platform improvement efforts Requirements

5+ years

of DBA experience with

SQL Server and PostgreSQL

in production environments Expertise in

query tuning ,

backup and recovery ,

HA/DR , and

replication techniques Hands-on knowledge of

Snowflake

(SnowSQL, ingestion, performance optimization) Experience supporting PostgreSQL on

Red Hat Linux Familiarity with

AWS RDS ,

Azure Database , or other managed PostgreSQL offerings Proficient in scripting:

Python ,

T-SQL ,

PowerShell , or

Bash Comfortable with observability tools (e.g., Prometheus, SQL Profiler, custom alerts) Ability to clearly document technical processes and follow change control protocols Strong interpersonal and communication skills Background in financial services or other

regulated, data-intensive

environments is a plus Education

Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or equivalent practical experience Why Apply?

You'll join a collaborative data engineering team focused on

modernization ,

automation , and

cloud transformation Be part of impactful,

business-critical initiatives

in the financial domain Work with leading technologies (SQL Server, PostgreSQL, Snowflake, AWS/Azure) Enjoy a hybrid schedule with consistent work-life balance and team support

Interested candidates with strong database architecture, scripting, and cloud experience are encouraged to apply. This is a chance to make a measurable difference on a talented team that's helping transform data infrastructure for the future of finance.