Mid-Level PostgreSQL DBA; W2​/No C2C; Local

Description

Description

The Database Administrator II is a MID-LEVEL professional responsible for managing and maintaining relational database systems across on-premise and cloud environments. This role plays a critical part in provisioning, tuning, securing, and supporting Oracle and Postgre

SQL databases. The DBA II collaborates with engineering, infrastructure, and security teams to ensure database reliability, scalability, and performance, and contributes to initiatives that improve automation and operational excellence.

Somebody with AI interest is also a plus, The company currently uses enterprise Chat GPT, Perplexity, and Cloud Code to enhance productivity.

Hybrid Role:
Onsite 2 days per week (Tues, Wed), Mon, Thurs, Fri remote.

Looking for somebody within 1 hour of Mount Arlington office

Additional Skills & Qualifications

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

Independently provision and configure Oracle and Postgre

SQL databases for dev, test, and production environments

Perform database patching, backup and recovery operations, and access control management

Monitor performance metrics, investigate alerts, and perform SQL and instance-level tuning

Collaborate with software engineers to support schema changes and performance review cycles

Contribute to HA/DR planning, replication setup (e.g., Oracle Data Guard), and environment refresh processes

Participate in capacity planning and regularly assess infrastructure health

Begin contributing to automation of routine administrative tasks using scripts and orchestration tools

Job Qualifications:

2–4 years of experience administering Oracle and/or Postgre

SQL databases

Proficiency in SQL and database management tools (e.g., RMAN, OEM, SQL Developer, pg Admin)

Solid understanding of Unix/Linux systems and shell scripting

Working knowledge of backup/recovery procedures, access control, and schema design

Preferred Qualification

Experience with Oracle multitenant environments and Postgre

SQL replication

Exposure to cloud database services (OCI, AWS RDS, Azure Postgres)

Familiarity with infrastructure-as-code tools (Terraform, Ansible) and Git version control

Knowledge of compliance and audit practices related to data security

Core Competencies:

Analytical thinking and attention to system performance and reliability

Clear documentation and effective cross-functional communication

Initiative to troubleshoot and proactively solve operational problems

Accountability for managing scheduled maintenance, patch windows, and database changes

Career Progression:

This role represents a growing depth of expertise and operational responsibility in database administration. The next step in this track is Database Administrator III, where the individual will be expected to handle strategic projects, lead major upgrades, and mentor junior staff.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Mount Arlington, NJ.

The pay range for this position is $55.00 - $75.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision

• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital

• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available

• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)

• Short and long-term disability

• Health Spending Account (HSA)

• Transportation benefits

• Employee Assistance Program

• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a hybrid position in Mount Arlington,NJ.

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 9, 2026.

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