Senior Database Administrator

PDQ

Senior Database Administrator scaling PostgreSQL infrastructure for PDQ’s SaaS device-management platform. Driving database reliability, performance, security, observability and automation across engineering teams.

Posted 8/14/2026full-timeRemote • Arizona, Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Idaho, Illinois, Kentucky, Maryland, Minnesota, Missouri, Montana, New Hampshire, North Carolina, Oklahoma, Oregon, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington, Wisconsin • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in database architecture design and implementation, with a strong focus on PostgreSQL performance tuning, query optimization, and high-availability solutions in a SaaS environment. Proficient in automation, monitoring tools, and security measures to ensure robust database management and operational efficiency.

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PostgreSQL Database ManagementSQL Performance TuningDatabase Automation (Bash, Python)Cloud Platforms (GCP, Cloud SQL)Database Security Measures

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Hard Skills

Database Architecture DesignOLTP Database ManagementQuery OptimizationDatabase ReplicationPartitioningShardingClusteringBackup and RecoveryTroubleshooting PostgreSQL WALOLAP Columnar Databases

Soft Skills

Detail-OrientedOrganizedTeam PlayerIndependentSolution-DrivenExcellent Interpersonal Skills

Tools & Technologies

PrometheusGrafanaGCP SQL Query InsightsDockerKubernetes

Industry Keywords

SaaS EnvironmentHigh-Availability RequirementsDatabase Performance TuningDatabase Observability ToolsDatabase Administration

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

CloudDockerGoogle Cloud PlatformGrafanaKubernetesPostgresPrometheusPythonSQL

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Design and implement database architecture solutions that scale with PDQ’s growing SaaS platform
Lead database performance tuning, optimization and troubleshooting initiatives
Investigate and resolve complex production database performance and availability issues, identify root causes, mitigate incidents and drive long-term improvements
Collaborate with software development teams to optimize database queries and schema designs
Collaborate with DevOps teams to automate routine database administration tasks and maintenance procedures
Extend and maintain database observability tools to monitor performance and capacity, analyze historical data, identify trends and proactively address issues
Implement and maintain database security measures and access controls
Mentor and teach engineering teams to write optimized and performant database queries

Requirements

What you’ll need

6+ years of experience managing databases at scale
Experience working in a SaaS environment with high-availability requirements
Strong grasp of OLTP databases, specifically PostgreSQL in high-volume environments
Experience with database replication, partitioning, sharding and clustering
Proficiency in SQL performance tuning, query optimization and schema design
Experience with automation tools and scripting languages (Bash, Python, or similar)
Knowledge of backup and recovery tools and methodologies
Experience with cloud platforms, specifically GCP and Cloud SQL
Knowledge of containerization and orchestration, including Docker and Kubernetes
Experience with monitoring tools, including Prometheus, Grafana and GCP SQL Query Insights
Experience troubleshooting PostgreSQL WAL and VACUUM behavior
Experience with OLAP columnar databases, including ClickHouse
Detail-oriented, organized and a good team player
Independent, highly motivated and solution-driven mentality
Excellent interpersonal skillset, particularly the ability to build authentic business relationships
Must be eligible to work in the United States; the majority of PDQ’s full-time roles do not qualify for employment visa sponsorship

Benefits

Comp & perks

4-Day Work Week
Equity Participation
Managers who champion professional development
100% Premium Coverage for medical, dental and vision for you and your dependents
100% Premium Coverage for Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, Life, and AD&D Insurance
Company Match of the first 6% of your employee deferrals
Flexible Paid Time Off Policy
Health Savings Account (HSA) and wellness incentives
Quarterly Company Values Award (team member nominated)