
Database Administrator
RouteSmart Technologies
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Melville • Maryland • New York • United States
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Salary
💰 $100,000 - $110,000 per year
About the role
- Design and develop logical and physical database structures based on customer requirements.
- Provide guidance on database standards and procedures.
- Collaborate with development, architecture, and release teams to ensure smooth PostgreSQL transition to production.
- Lead implementation of Multi-AZ and cross-region support, including migration to Aurora Global Database.
- Implement automated methods and best practices for PostgreSQL configurations in production and non-production environments.
- Manage backup/recovery functions for large PostgreSQL environments.
- Monitor system health and performance; set up alerting mechanisms.
- Manage user accounts, database security, and performance tuning.
- Plan and coordinate system upgrades and capacity planning.
- Manage Disaster Recovery environment and resolve incidents promptly.
- Generate detailed reports on PostgreSQL processes and resource usage.
- Other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Business Technology, or a related field, or equivalent relevant work experience
- In-depth knowledge of PostgreSQL architecture with intermediate to advanced proficiency
- 3+ years of experience working in an RDBMS environment, with the majority of experience in a database administrator role
- At least 2 years of experience working in a cloud environment
- AWS RDS certification(s) preferred
- Ability to perform database patches and maintenance during off‑peak hours
Benefits
- Medical/Dental/Vision/STD & LTD Plans
- Employer paid Life Insurance Plan
- Employee Training & Development
- 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan w/ Employer Match
- Vacation/Sick/Holiday Leave
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Flex hours
- Casual Dress
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
PostgreSQLdatabase designdatabase administrationdatabase migrationperformance tuningbackup and recoverysystem monitoringcapacity planningdisaster recoveryautomated methods
Soft Skills
collaborationguidanceleadershipincident resolutionreport generation
Certifications
AWS RDS certification