Remote PostgreSQL Senior DBA
OneContact is focused on building Remote Teams across Europe (Customer Support and Technical) that are integrated into clients' People, Processes, and Products. Our clients are major software development companies who have entrusted us with the task of hiring customer support and technical resources which includes senior DevOps, AWS and Azure Consultants, Python Developers, Database Specialists, and many more. We are growing and Hiring!!! for Remote positions so visit us at onecontact.com.mk
Roles and Responsibilities:
Manage, optimize, and maintain large on-premise PostgreSQL deployments to ensure high availability, performance, and reliability.
Implement montironing metrics and thresholds to ensure database management, performance optimization, and proactive maintenance.
Lead initiatives to redesign the PostgreSQL database platform with a focus on increasing automation, reliability, and efficiency.
Develop and implement advanced monitoring and logging strategies to enhance visibility, proactively identify potential issues, and resolve them before they impact operations.
Collaborate with application development teams to design and implement structured database migration processes that align with best practices and minimize disruptions.
Utilize configuration management tools (e.g., SaltStack, Ansible, Puppet) and infrastructure as code frameworks (e.g., Terraform, CloudFormation) to automate database infrastructure tasks and ensure consistency.
Utilize Terraform to define, deploy and manage databases in an on-premise environment which is a private cloud.
Perform system-level troubleshooting using Linux command line tools to diagnose and resolve system issues efficiently.
Continuously identify opportunities for process improvements and contribute to the ongoing enhancement of the database infrastructure.
What We Offer
100% Remote Work, Hiring from: North Macedonia, Albania, Bosnia, Kosovo and Pakistan
Impactful Work: Be part of a team that plays a critical role in the reliability and scalability of our application platform.
Innovative Environment: Work on challenging projects that drive innovation and improve our infrastructure.
Collaborative Culture: Join a supportive team that values collaboration, continuous learning, and knowledge sharing.
Career Growth: Opportunities to learn and grow in a dynamic and fast-paced environment
Working Hours: Monday - Friday 9AM - 5PM EST
Job Requirements:
5+ years of experience in Database Administration, Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
Extensive experience managing and supporting large-scale, on-premise PostgreSQL environments, including performance tuning, optimization, and replication, backup, and recovery solutions.
Strong understanding of data modeling and database schema design principles.
Demonstrated passion for automation with experience in or willingness to learn configuration management and infrastructure as code practices.
Proficiency with the Linux command line for system administration and troubleshooting.
Proven ability to work effectively in a team environment, sharing knowledge and contributing to the success of the team.
Excellent problem-solving skills with a proactive mindset and the ability to think critically under pressure.
Experience with scripting languages (e.g., Python, Bash) for automation and tooling is preferred.
Experience with infrastructure as code frameworks (e.g., Terraform, CloudFormation) is highly desirable.
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