PostreSQL DBA

Job Role: We are seeking an experienced Database Administrator with strong PostgreSQL expertise and knowledge of containerized environments and distributed database systems. The ideal candidate will bring extensive DBA experience with a focus on PostgreSQL administration, along with working knowledge of Kubernetes orchestration and Cassandra.

Experience: 5+ years Company name: PibyThree Consulting Services Pvt Ltd

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Location: Navi Mumbai/ Pune

Key Responsibilities

PostgreSQL Administration

• Design, implement, and maintain PostgreSQL database systems across development, staging, and production environments

• Perform database performance tuning, query optimization, and capacity planning

• Manage database security, including user access controls, authentication, and encryption

• Execute backup and recovery strategies, ensuring high availability and disaster recovery capabilities

• Monitor database health, proactively identify issues, and implement solutions

• Upgrade and patch PostgreSQL instances while minimizing downtime

Database Operations & Automation

• Develop and maintain automation scripts using Bash for routine database tasks

• Automate backup processes, monitoring alerts, and maintenance procedures

• Create and maintain database documentation, runbooks, and standard operating procedures

• Collaborate with development teams on database design and optimization

• Participate in on-call rotation for database incident response

Kubernetes & Containerization

• Support PostgreSQL deployments in Kubernetes environments

• Work with containerized database solutions and understand their operational requirements

• Collaborate with DevOps teams on database deployment strategies in Kubernetes

Cassandra Support

• Provide support and maintenance for Apache Cassandra clusters

• Assist with Cassandra performance monitoring and basic troubleshooting

• Collaborate on data modeling and replication strategies

Technical Skills

Databases: PostgreSQL (required), Cassandra (working knowledge), SQL

Scripting: Bash (required), Python or other languages (preferred)

Container Orchestration: Kubernetes (working knowledge), Docker

Monitoring: Prometheus, Grafana, pgBadger, or similar tools

Operating Systems: Linux (RHEL, Ubuntu, CentOS)

Version Control: Git

Cloud Platforms: AWS, GCP, or Azure (preferred

Required Qualifications

Minimum 5 years of experience as a Database Administrator across various database platforms

Minimum 2 years of hands-on PostgreSQL administration experience

Strong expertise in PostgreSQL performance tuning, replication, and high availability solutions

Proficiency in Bash scripting for database automation and operations

Working knowledge of Kubernetes and containerized environments

Working knowledge of Apache Cassandra architecture and operations

Strong SQL skills and database query optimization

Experience with database backup and recovery tools (pg_dump, pg_basebackup, WAL archiving)

Experience with database monitoring and alerting tools

Solid understanding of Linux/Unix operating systems