PostgreSQL DBA

Job Description

Experienced Postgres Database Administrator to manage, maintain, and optimize PostgreSQL environments across on‑premises and cloud platforms. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of PostgreSQL architecture, clustering technologies, and migration strategies, along with hands‑on experience in performance tuning, backup/recovery, and disaster recovery procedures.

• Proven experience as a Postgres Database Administrator in enterprise environments.
• Strong knowledge of PostgreSQL architecture, including WAL, MVCC, and vacuum processes.
• Hands‑on experience with repmgr clustering, failover handling, and node recovery.
• Expertise in performance tuning, query optimization, and troubleshooting.
• Experience with migration strategies from on‑premises to cloud platforms.
• Familiarity with Oracle DBA, RMAN, Goldengate, Exadata.
• Proficiency in backup, recovery, and disaster recovery planning.
• Working knowledge of logical replication and streaming replication.
• Excellent problem‑solving and communication skills.

• Experience with automation tools (Ansible, Terraform) for database deployments.
• Knowledge of monitoring tools like pg Admin, Prometheus, or Grafana.
• Scripting skills in Shell, Python, or similar for automation.

• Install, configure, and maintain PostgreSQL databases in production and non‑production environments.
• Perform database refresh activities between environments as required.
• Execute patching and upgrade activities to ensure databases remain secure, stable, and up to date.

• Demonstrate a good understanding of PostgreSQL database architecture, including memory management, indexing, and query optimization.
• Handle performance issues by analyzing query execution plans, tuning configurations, and implementing best practices.

• Implement and manage repmgr cluster technology for high availability and failover.
• Troubleshoot and resolve cluster node failure issues promptly to minimize downtime.

• Design and execute migration strategies from on‑prem to cloud environments.
• Knowledge of Google Cloud Platform (GCP) or Microsoft Azure for database hosting and services is a plus.

• Proficient in Database Backup, Recovery, and Disaster Recovery procedures, ensuring data integrity and business continuity.
• Implement logical and physical backup strategies using native PostgreSQL tools and third‑party solutions.

• Configure and manage logical replication for data synchronization across environments.

Pay: $50.00-$55.00 per hour

Work Location:

Hybrid remote in Toronto, ON