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... Engineer Location: Remote (Must be able to work EST) Duration: DIRECT HIRE (must be authorized to ... Support database scalability, performance tuning, monitoring, and capacity planning initiatives.

They are looking for Database Engineers to design, optimize, and maintain high-performance data ... Performance tuning and optimization • Data modeling and schema design • B.S. degree in a ...

The ideal candidate will be adept at troubleshooting, performance tuning, and managing both ... Collaborate with developers to design and optimize database queries, indexes, and stored procedures.

Collaborate with developers on data models, queries, and indexing strategies * Manage database ... Strong database performance tuning, troubleshooting, and query optimization skills * Understanding ...

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Senior Database Engineer

San Diego, CA · On-site

$140K - $190K/yr

Conduct performance tuning, troubleshooting, and upgrades of existing database systems * Implement and maintain data standards, procedures, and security policies * Collaborate with developers ...

Senior Database Engineer

San Diego, CA

$107K - $146K/yr

Conduct performance tuning, troubleshooting, and upgrades of existing database systems * Implement and maintain data standards, procedures, and security policies * Collaborate with developers ...

Oracle expert Performance tuning Exadata GoldenGate Wants a developer, but some DBA background would help Mostly an SQL developer, but will have some DBA tasks Equities domain would be helpful

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$80 - $100/hr

Monitor database performance and implement tuning strategies to improve efficiency. * Troubleshoot ... Collaborate with software developers, system administrators, and business stakeholders to implement ...

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Database Performance Tuning & Query Optimization * Infrastructure as Code (IaC) * AI Coding Tools - GitHub Copilot or similar Required Skills * 8+ years of experience in database engineering within ...

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PostgreSQL Database DevOps Engineer

On-site

Pennant Solutions Group
Recruiting and Staffing Services • 1 - 10 employees

$125 - $150/hr

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Posted 6 days ago


Job description

PostgreSQL Database DevOps Engineer

Location: Remote (Must be able to work EST)
Duration:DIRECT HIRE(must be authorized to work in the US without sponsorship)

We are seeking a PostgreSQL Database DevOps Engineer with strong experience in database CI/CD, PostgreSQL administration, and deployment automation. The ideal candidate will have hands-on expertise supporting highly available PostgreSQL environments and implementing automated database deployment processes in enterprise environments.

Responsibilities:
  • Design, build, and maintain database CI/CD pipelines for PostgreSQL and SQL Server database environments.
  • Automate database deployments, schema migrations, and release management using tools such as Jenkins, Flyway, Redgate, or similar technologies.
  • Administer and support PostgreSQL databases in production environments.
  • Manage database backup and recovery strategies to ensure data protection and business continuity.
  • Configure and maintain PostgreSQL clustering, replication, failover, and high-availability solutions.
  • Support database scalability, performance tuning, monitoring, and capacity planning initiatives.
  • Analyze and optimize SQL queries to improve application and database performance.
  • Collaborate with development, DevOps, and infrastructure teams to implement database best practices and automation.
  • Support cloud-hosted database environments, preferably within Microsoft Azure.
Required Qualifications:
  • Strong experience implementing Database CI/CD processes and deployment automation.
  • Hands-on PostgreSQL database administration experience.
  • Experience with Jenkins, Flyway, Redgate, or similar database DevOps tools.
  • Expertise with PostgreSQL backup/recovery, clustering, replication, failover, and scaling.
  • Experience supporting relational database environments, including PostgreSQL and/or Microsoft SQL Server.
  • Strong troubleshooting and performance tuning skills.
Preferred Qualifications:
  • Experience with Microsoft Azure cloud platforms and database services.
  • SQL query optimization and database performance tuning experience.
  • Experience supporting both PostgreSQL and Microsoft SQL Server environments.
  • Experience with database monitoring and observability tools.
Nice to Have:
  • Experience running PostgreSQL in Kubernetes or containerized environments.
  • Experience with cloud-native database deployments and Kubernetes operators.
Keywords:

PostgreSQL, SQL Server, Database CI/CD, Jenkins, Flyway, Redgate, Azure, Database Automation, DevOps, SQL Performance Tuning, Replication, Clustering, Failover, High Availability, Kubernetes.

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