Senior PostgreSQL Database Engineer
MetroStar
full-time
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Location Type: Hybrid
Location: District of Columbia • Maryland • United States
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Salary
💰 $170,000 - $239,000 per year
Job Level
Tech Stack
About the role
- Design, administer, and optimize PostgreSQL and Microsoft SQL Server databases in on-premises and cloud environments.
- Manage Kubernetes clusters and support containerized database and application operations.
- Administer CI/CD pipelines and automation supporting database and application delivery.
- Perform database performance tuning, backups, replication, and recovery.
- Enforce access controls, auditing, governance, and retention policies.
- Manage schemas, indexes, stored procedures, and permissions.
- Develop SQL queries and reporting logic; support Power BI reporting needs.
- Participate in Agile ceremonies and collaborative delivery activities.
- Support production operations with urgency and operational discipline.
- Communicate technical risks, issues, and recommendations clearly to stakeholders.
- Build and maintain strong customer trust through technical expertise, responsiveness, and reliability.
Requirements
- An active Top Secret with SCI eligibility security clearance.
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field is preferred.
- 5+ years as a database engineer with significant PostgreSQL and Microsoft SQL Server experience.
- Kubernetes administration experience.
- Demonstrated expertise in performance tuning, backups, replication, recovery, and securing databases in regulated environments.
- Experience with PostgreSQL, SQL Server, Crunchy Data, and pgEdge.
- Required certification: EDB Certified PostgreSQL Associate or Professional or equivalent expertise.
- Possess a DoD 8140 DCWF Role of 421 – Database Administrator with certifications such as Cloud+, GSEC, Security+, or SSCP.
- Ability to contribute immediately.
- Relevant experience may be substituted for education.
Benefits
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) retirement plan with company match
- Paid time off (PTO) and holidays
- Parental Leave and dependent care
- Flexible work arrangements
- Professional development opportunities
- Employee assistance and wellness programs
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
PostgreSQLMicrosoft SQL ServerKubernetesCI/CDdatabase performance tuningbackupsreplicationrecoverySQL queriesPower BI
Soft Skills
communicationcollaborationcustomer trustresponsivenessreliabilityoperational disciplineurgency
Certifications
EDB Certified PostgreSQL AssociateEDB Certified PostgreSQL ProfessionalCloud+GSECSecurity+SSCP