Automation Engineer
Listed on 2026-09-13
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IT/Tech
Database Administrator, Data Engineering, Azure, Cloud Computing: Infrastructure & Operations
We are looking for a PostgreSQL / Cloud Automation Engineer to join the Data Platform and Enablement team. This role will focus on supporting and administering PostgreSQL environments across cloud platforms, with a strong emphasis on automation and operational efficiency.
Responsibilities- Support the administration, configuration, maintenance, and troubleshooting of PostgreSQL databases in cloud environments.
- Support and manage PostgreSQL database environments across Azure and GCP
, including Azure Database for PostgreSQL and GCP Cloud SQL for PostgreSQL. - Identify manual or repetitive database administration processes and develop automation to improve efficiency, consistency, and scalability.
- Build and maintain automation using Python and Power Shell
. - Automate database provisioning, configuration, maintenance, monitoring, and other operational tasks.
- Troubleshoot database performance, availability, connectivity, and operational issues.
- Partner with the Data Platform and Enablement team to improve database processes, tooling, and standards.
- Support database upgrades, patching, configuration changes, and other platform maintenance activities.
- Utilize Terraform and Git Hub to support infrastructure and platform automation.
- Provide guidance and best practices to developers and internal application teams.
- Document database processes, automation, configurations, and operational procedures.
- Strong hands-on experience with PostgreSQL
, particularly from an operational and database administration perspective. - Hands-on experience working with Azure and GCP cloud environments
. - Experience supporting PostgreSQL and other database services in the cloud.
- Strong scripting and automation experience using Python and/or Power Shell
. - Experience automating database administration and operational processes.
- Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
- Experience with Azure Database for PostgreSQL and/or Azure SQL
. - Experience with GCP Cloud SQL
, particularly Cloud SQL for PostgreSQL. - Experience developing automation with both Python and Power Shell
. - Experience with Terraform and Git Hub
. - Experience supporting enterprise data platforms or data enablement teams.
- Experience with database monitoring, performance tuning, upgrades, patching, and high-availability environments.
The strongest candidate will be a PostgreSQL SME with strong Azure and GCP experience who also thinks like an automation engineer
. They should be comfortable owning the operational side of PostgreSQL while proactively looking for opportunities to automate processes and improve the reliability, scalability, and efficiency of the Data Platform.
Brooksource is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), gender identity or gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, protected medical condition as defined by applicable state or local law, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws and ordinances.
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