Database Administrator

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related field, or equivalent work-related experience.
• Database Experience: 4–6 years of hands-on experience administering production PostgreSQL environments.
• Dual-Engine Familiarity: Proven foundational or working experience with Microsoft SQL Server alongside your primary PostgreSQL skillset.
• AWS Cloud Expertise: 4+ years of experience managing managed database services including AWS Aurora, RDS, EC2 database hosting, and infrastructure monitoring via Datadog.
• Backup Tooling: Proficiency with database backup tools such as pg_dump, pg_restore, and AWS Snapshots.
• Advanced SQL Development (Required): Must be highly proficient in reading, writing, and optimizing complex SQL. This includes: Comprehensive understanding of join operations and indexing strategies. Expert use of Common Table Expressions (CTEs) and aggregate functions. Proficiency with Advanced Analytical Functions (Window Functions).
• Comprehensive understanding of join operations and indexing strategies.
• Expert use of Common Table Expressions (CTEs) and aggregate functions.
• Proficiency with Advanced Analytical Functions (Window Functions).
• Scripting Automation: Moderate to advanced scripting skills in BASH Shell, Python, or PowerShell for automation and task scheduling.
• Core Competencies: Solid understanding of database design principles (Entity-Relationship Model). Familiarity with capacity planning and resource allocation in a high-growth cloud environment. Strong organizational and multi-tasking skills with extreme attention to detail. Excellent technical communication, critical thinking, and collaborative problem-solving skills. Ability to work independently with minimal daily supervision and a zest for adapting to evolving cloud technologies.
• Solid understanding of database design principles (Entity-Relationship Model).
• Familiarity with capacity planning and resource allocation in a high-growth cloud environment.
• Strong organizational and multi-tasking skills with extreme attention to detail.
• Excellent technical communication, critical thinking, and collaborative problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently with minimal daily supervision and a zest for adapting to evolving cloud technologies.