{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"29e3f058be742f422ac2ff6f","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/29e3f058be742f422ac2ff6f","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/29e3f058be742f422ac2ff6f","title":"PostgreSQL DBA/Data Reliability Engineer","description":"Job Description\n\nPlease share profiles for the below role ASAP\r\nRole :PostgreSQL DBA/Data Reliability Engineer\r\nLocation : Basking ridge , NJ (Hybrid/ Only local)\r\nRate : $65/hr\r\nAs aPostgreSQL DBA/Data Reliability EngineerII,\r\nResponsibilities:Proactively monitor PostgreSQL RDS instances for performance, availability, and resource utilization (CPU, memory, storage, connections) using established monitoring tools (e.g., CloudWatch, Prometheus, Grafana, Kibana).\r\nAssist in identifying performance bottlenecks in PostgreSQL RDS. Apply basic performance tuning techniques like reviewing query execution plans, adding missing indexes, and recommending parameter adjustments.\r\nMonitor the health and performance of Debezium and Kafka Connect connectors, identifying and troubleshooting basic issues related to data capture and delivery.\r\nMonitor the execution of Apache Airflow DAGs, identify failed tasks, and troubleshooting and re-runs.\r\nDevelop and maintain automation scripts and infrastructure as code (IAC) templates (e.g., using Crossplane, Terraform) to automate routine database tasks, deployments, and updates.\r\nParticipate in on-call rotations to respond to database-related incidents and perform troubleshooting and root cause analysis.\r\nAssist in implementing and maintaining security best practices for cloud databases, including access controls, encryption, and compliance with regulatory requirements.\r\nRegularly audit and assess database security configurations.\r\nConfigure and manage database backup and recovery strategies to ensure data integrity and availability in case of failures or data loss.\r\nAnalyse database query performance and collaborate with developers to optimize SQL queries and schemas.\r\nParticipate in continuous improvement initiatives to enhance the reliability, scalability, and performance of cloud databases.\r\nAssist in the design and optimization of database schemas for cloud environments.\r\nMonitor ETL workflows and data pipelines for errors, performance bottlenecks, and processing delays. Troubleshoot and resolve issues to ensure reliable and timely data movement.\r\nProvide support for data related issues and participate in root cause analysis.\r\nSkills:Extensive experience in SQL, PostgreSQL Architecture, Schema/Object management, Performance tuning, back up and recovery.\r\nBasic understanding of AWS Cloud, Amazon Redshift and S3.\r\nFamiliarity with data pipeline concepts and technologies such as Debezium, Kafka Connect, and ETL frameworks.\r\nExposure to Apache Spark for data processing.\r\nBasic understanding of Apache Airflow for workflow orchestration.\r\nStrong SQL scripting skills for querying and basic data manipulation.\r\nFamiliarity with scripting languages (e.g., Python, Bash) is a plus.\r\nKnowledge of database security best practices, including access controls, encryption, and compliance with regulatory requirements (e.g., GDPR, HIPAA).\r\nHaving 'AWS Certified Database - Specialty' certification is a plus.\r\nExperience and Qualifications:Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related field.\r\n5-7 years of experience in database administration, with a focus on PostgreSQL.\r\n2-4 years of hands-on experience with PostgreSQL RDS.","company":"PeopleTech","rawCompany":"peoplentech","city":"Santa Clara","state":"CA","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-11-03T02:08:50.639Z","occupations":[{"code":"15-1242.00","title":"Database Administrators","slug":"database-administrators"},{"code":"15-1243.00","title":"Database Architects","slug":"database-architects"},{"code":"15-1243.01","title":"Data Warehousing Specialists","slug":"data-warehousing-specialists"}],"industries":[{"code":"541512","title":"Computer Systems Design Services","slug":"computer-systems-design-services"},{"code":"518210","title":"Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related Services","slug":"computing-infrastructure-providers-data-processing-web-hosting-and-related-services"},{"code":"541511","title":"Custom Computer Programming Services","slug":"custom-computer-programming-services"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"PostgreSQL DBA/Data Reliability Engineer","description":"Job Description\n\nPlease share profiles for the below role ASAP\r\nRole :PostgreSQL DBA/Data Reliability Engineer\r\nLocation : Basking ridge , NJ (Hybrid/ Only local)\r\nRate : $65/hr\r\nAs aPostgreSQL DBA/Data Reliability EngineerII,\r\nResponsibilities:Proactively monitor PostgreSQL RDS instances for performance, availability, and resource utilization (CPU, memory, storage, connections) using established monitoring tools (e.g., CloudWatch, Prometheus, Grafana, Kibana).\r\nAssist in identifying performance bottlenecks in PostgreSQL RDS. 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