Redshift and Postgres Database administrator; DBA
Listed on 2026-06-18
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IT/Tech
Database Administrator, Cloud Computing: Infrastructure & Operations, Data Engineering, Information Security & Data Protection
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Redshift and Postgres Database administrator (DBA)Join to apply for the Redshift and Postgres Database administrator (DBA) role at JSR Tech Consulting
Database Administrator
Hybrid in Newark, NJ(Tues, Wed, Thurs)
payrate - 90 - 125 / hr
What You Will Do:
• Lead the configuration, design, and implementation of large-scale Redshift & Aurora Postgres database clusters on AWS
• Design indexing, query tuning and partitioning strategies to improve database performance and reduce SQL query response times
• Design and implement solutions to migrate data from large on-prem SQL databases to Redshift databases in AWS
• Develop scripting solutions to automate operational database tasks (DDL/DML deployment, security management and database maintenance)
• Implement proactive monitoring and maintenance solutions to improve reliability and scalability of Redshift & Aurora Postgres databases
• Partner with architecture and engineering teams in the design, development, and implementation of new AWS database applications
• Collaborate with engineering and support teams in defining, documenting, and evangelizing database best practices
What You Will Need:
• 7+ years of experience in the architecture, design, and administration of large-scale RDBMS database systems
• 3+ years of hands-on experience in the design, implementation, and management of multi-node Redshift & Aurora Postgres database clusters on AWS
• Strong experience in database schema design, use of sort keys and distribution keys in Redshift and indexing strategies in Aurora Postgres
• Strong knowledge of security related concepts in AWS databases (IAM roles, users, policies, temporary credentials, and security groups)
• Hands-on experience with bash scripting and source code management tools such as GIT
• Experience with Agile methodologies (Kanban/Scrum) including tools such as Jira and Confluence
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Bachelor's degree in computer science or a related field.
What We Would Love to See:
• Experience with financial services datasets across investment, product and distribution functions.
- Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
- Employment type
Contract
- Job function
Information Technology - Industries IT Services and IT Consulting
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