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Key ResponsibilitiesInstall, configure, upgrade, and maintain PostgreSQL databases across environmentsMonitor database performance, troubleshoot issues, and tune queries, indexes, and configurationsImplement and manage backup, recovery, and disaster recovery (DR) strategiesEnsure high availability (HA) and replication using tools such as Streaming Replication, Logical Replication, Patroni, or PgBouncerManage database security: user roles, access controls, encryption, and auditingPerform capacity planning and database growth forecastingAutomate routine DBA tasks using shell scripting, Python, or AnsibleSupport application teams with schema design, query optimization, and migrationsPerform patching, upgrades, and version migrations with minimal downtimeMaintain database documentation, SOPs, and operational runbooksProvide on-call support for production issues and incidents Required Skills & QualificationsStrong hands-on experience with PostgreSQL (10+)Expertise in performance tuning, query optimization, and indexingExperience with backup tools (pg_dump, pg_basebackup, WAL archiving)Knowledge of replication, clustering, and HA solutionsSolid understanding of Linux/Unix environmentsExperience with monitoring tools (pg_stat_statements, Prometheus, Grafana, Nagios)Proficiency in SQL and PL/pgSQLExperience working in production environments with SLAs Thanks & Regards, John Stanley- Sr. BDM / Delivery Manager Maintec Technologies Inc 8801 Fast Park Drive, Ste. 301, Raleigh, NC 27617 Mobile: +1 (919) 267-1887 / +91- 98411-45549 Email: john@maintec.com; www.maintec.in | www.maintec.com LinkedIn :www.linkedin.com/in/johnstanley1/ Bangalore | Chennai | Hyderabad | Pune | Noida | USA","company":"Maintec Technologies","rawCompany":"maintec technologies","city":"Austin","state":"TX","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-06-26T03:31:06.504Z","occupations":[{"code":"15-1242.00","title":"Database Administrators","slug":"database-administrators"},{"code":"15-1243.00","title":"Database Architects","slug":"database-architects"},{"code":"15-1244.00","title":"Network and Computer Systems Administrators","slug":"network-and-computer-systems-administrators"}],"industries":[{"code":"541512","title":"Computer Systems Design Services","slug":"computer-systems-design-services"},{"code":"541511","title":"Custom Computer Programming Services","slug":"custom-computer-programming-services"},{"code":"513210","title":"Software Publishers","slug":"software-publishers"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"PostgreSQL Database Administrator (DBA) @ Austin TX - W2 Contract","description":"REQUIREMENT PostgreSQL Database Administrator (DBA) Project Duration: 1 year, with possible extension based on performance Location - Austin TX Work Type - Onsite Type of Visa - Indepedent GCs/US Citizens only Job Summary We are seeking an experienced PostgreSQL Database Administrator (DBA) to manage, maintain, and optimize PostgreSQL databases supporting mission-critical applications. 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