Senior Database Administrator (PostgreSQL & MySQL Focus
Job in
Columbus, Muscogee County, Georgia, 31900, USA
Listed on 2026-08-23
Listing for:
GeoAlpha Solutions
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-08-23
Job specializations:
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IT/Tech
Database Administrator, AWS, Data Engineering, Disaster Recovery IT
Job Description & How to Apply Below
We are seeking a Senior Database Administrator with strong expertise in PostgreSQL and MySQL to join our team.
The ideal candidate is a hands‑on professional capable of designing, deploying, maintaining, and optimizing highly available and scalable database systems. Experience with additional database technologies such as SQL Server and MongoDB is a strong advantage.
This role also involves working with cloud‑native database services across providers such as AWS, Google Cloud, or Azure. Candidates with database migration experience will be given preference.
Key Responsibilities- Design, configure, and maintain PostgreSQL and MySQL databases in production environments
- Ensure high availability, disaster recovery, and performance optimization of database systems
- Perform database migrations (on‑premises to cloud and cross‑cloud environments)
- Troubleshoot and resolve database issues across development, testing, and production environments
- Implement database monitoring, backup strategies, and security best practices
- Collaborate with development, Dev Ops, and data teams on schema design, query tuning, and ETL pipelines
- Participate in capacity planning, cost optimization, and automation initiatives
- Document database systems, configurations, procedures, and runbooks
- 3+ years of hands‑on experience with PostgreSQL in production environments
- 3+ years of experience with MySQL
- Experience with at least one public cloud platform (AWS, GCP, or Azure), including managed database services (e.g., RDS, Cloud SQL)
- Strong SQL skills with a solid understanding of indexing, query optimization, and partitioning
- Proven knowledge of backup & recovery strategies, replication, and high‑availability configurations
- Proficiency in scripting and automation (e.g., Bash, Python, Ansible)
- Experience supporting database migration projects (e.g., PostgreSQL to cloud, MongoDB to Atlas, SQL Server upgrades)
- Familiarity with MongoDB, SQL Server, Neo4j, or other No
SQL databases - Experience with ETL tools, Big Query, or data warehousing concepts
- Relevant certifications (PostgreSQL, MySQL, AWS, GCP, or Azure)
- Exposure to Dev Ops practices and infrastructure‑as‑code tools
- Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
- Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in cross‑functional teams
- Excellent communication and documentation skills
Position Requirements
10+ Years
work experience
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