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Samprasoft

AWS Postgres DBA Position: Contract Interview Process: Video, 2 rounds, 1 round will be highly technical Summary of the project/initiative: AWS postgres performance analysis. Upgrading Postgres 11 to ...

ClickHouse

Senior Software Engineer - Postgres

$400/day

ClickHouse is launching a strategic Postgres initiative to extend our developer-first cloud platform, so teams can easily integrate Postgres with ClickHouse and power end-to-end data workflows. We're ...

Deegit Inc

Postgres Developer

Baltimore, MD · On-site

Company Description Deegit Inc. • Looking for a Database Developement with Strong in SQL and PL/pgSQL experience in Postgres 9.x UNIX-based environment. • 3+ or more years of UNIX shell scripting ...

ClickHouse

$104.20K - $139.70K/yr

Contribute to and extend Postgres internals - improving reliability, scalability, and efficiency. * Prototype and build extensions that expand Postgres's core capabilities and integrate with cloud ...

ClickHouse

Senior Infrastructure Engineer - Postgres

OR · Remote

$108.40K - $147.40K/yr

Lead reliability and operations for ClickHouse's Postgres integration - upgrades, patching, maintenance, and scaling. * Design and implement automation for provisioning, deployments, and service ...

Diverse Lynx

Postgres SQL DB Admin with AWS

Chandler, AZ · On-site

$100K - $120K/yr

Postgres SQL DB Admin With AWS Location: Chandler, AZ Fulltime Salary Range: $100,000-$120,000/Year * Must Have Technical/Functional Skills * Primary Skill: Postgres SQL DB Admin, AWS * Secondary:

VDart

Postgres Engineer

Fort Lauderdale, FL · On-site

Postgres Engineer Location: Sunrise, FL Duration: Contract As a Subject Matter Expert in Support & Operations, you will play a critical role in ensuring the timely resolution of escalated incidents ...

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As of Jun 3, 2026, the average hourly pay for postgres in the United States is $58.08, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $50.48 and $65.14 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a PostgreSQL Database Administrator, and why are they important?

To thrive as a PostgreSQL Database Administrator, you need strong expertise in relational database management, SQL proficiency, and a background in computer science or information technology. Familiarity with tools like pgAdmin, command-line utilities, and experience with backup, recovery, and performance tuning are typically required, along with relevant certifications such as PostgreSQL Certified Professional. Analytical problem-solving, attention to detail, and effective communication are essential soft skills for collaborating with development teams and troubleshooting issues. These skills are crucial for ensuring database reliability, optimizing performance, and supporting the data needs of organizations.

What are some common challenges faced by Postgres Database Administrators and how can they be addressed?

Postgres Database Administrators often encounter challenges such as managing database performance, ensuring data security, and planning for scalability. Tuning queries and indexing strategies are crucial for maintaining optimal performance, especially as data volume grows. Security is another key focus, requiring regular updates, user access management, and monitoring for vulnerabilities. Collaborating closely with development and operations teams helps address these challenges by streamlining deployment and troubleshooting processes. Continuous learning and leveraging the active Postgres community are also important for staying updated with best practices.

What are Postgres administrators?

Postgres administrators, often called PostgreSQL DBAs, are professionals responsible for managing and maintaining PostgreSQL databases. Their duties include installing and configuring the database system, performing backups and recovery, optimizing queries, monitoring performance, and ensuring data security. They also handle user permissions, troubleshoot issues, and may assist in database design to support application development. Effective Postgres administrators help ensure that databases run smoothly, securely, and efficiently.
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Postgres/Oracle DBA

Postgres/Oracle DBA

Avani Technology Solutions, Inc.

Princeton, NJ • On-site

$53.75 - $73/hr

Full-time

Posted 23 hours ago

Job description

• 10-12 years of experience, with at least the last 5-7 years as Lead DBA on all aspects of Postgres and Oracle Database Administration in a large/challenging database environment.
Postgres/Oracle DBA
Job Requirements:
• Performs all Postgres and Oracle Database Administration related activities for major ETS projects independently with minimal supervision.
• Participates in projects as assigned providing expertise related to Cloud Database Architecture (AWS or Azure). Analyzes database and information needs of projects and applications in order to recommend and implement cost-effective solutions.
• Conduct systems design, feasibility and cost studies and recommend cost-effective cloud native solutions.
• Develop standardized machine images and Cloud formation automation scripts for building non-prod and prod environments on AWS.
• Experience in managing, maintaining, patching, upgrading and ensuring operational continuity of both Postgres and Oracle Database and associated components using the following products:
• PgPool Cluster • Enterprise DB/Postgres tools. • Oracle Enterprise Manager, Data Guard, RMAN • Good UNIX, Linux knowledge and scripting is a must.
• Schedules and coordinates database maintenance activities.
• Strong capability and ability to resolve highly technical and complex database and infrastructure related issues on their own before they impact production and ETS business.
• Provides technical expertise to the development of solutions for such items as DBMS tools and utilities usage, database administration, backup and recovery, database performance tuning and monitoring.
• Trouble-shoots database and/or software problems as they apply to design, implementation, or installation activities.
• Participates in on-call, overnight off-hour production problem resolution activities.
• Develops and maintains DBMS related standards and procedures, knows where they are located, and makes full use of them. Follows ETS software development processes.
• Performs other assignments to comply with the SR&T corporate purpose and mission to add business value, increase revenue, decrease costs, improve productivity, and support the strategic initiative/directive.
• Complies with all ETS security and audit standards. Ensures security of company information by ensuring database is secure and monitors environment to identify improper access. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
• Experience supporting Postgres and Oracle Database is a MUST.
• Experience with administration of Databases on AWS Cloud using RDS and/or EC2 is a MUST.
• Demonstrate recent, professional exposure to support alternate RDBMS database flavors like MS SQLSERVER, Aurora, & NoSQL.
• Experience with automation tools (Ansible, Jenkins) & container technologies (Docker, CoreOS) is a plus.
• Experience supporting internet/web based database applications with heavy concurrent user volume.
• Experience operating in traditional and agile project models
• Willingness to work on-call DBA rotations in a 7x24 environment
• Strong Interpersonal skills to resolve problems in a professional manner, lead working groups, negotiate, and create consensus with both internal associates and external customers.
• Proficient at time and priority management. Education: The candidate should have a Bachelor degree or Masters in Computer Science or 7 to 10 years of related experience in IT or a related field.

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