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PostgreSQL Senior Database Administrator

PostgreSQL Senior Database Administrator

Accenture Federal Services

Washington, DC • On-site

$115.50K - $186.90K/yr

Full-time

Posted 22 days ago

Accenture Federal Services rating

8.4

Company rating: 8.4 out of 10

Based on 19 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

47th of 424 rated business services

Job description

At Accenture Federal Services, nothing matters more than helping the US federal government make the nation stronger and safer and life better for people. Our 13,000+ people are united in a shared purpose to pursue the limitless potential of technology and ingenuity for clients across defense, national security, public safety, civilian, and military health organizations.
Join Accenture Federal Services, a technology company within global Accenture. Recognized as a Glassdoor Top 100 Best Place to Work, we offer a collaborative and caring community where you feel like you belong and are empowered to grow, learn and thrive through hands-on experience, certifications, industry training and more.
Join us to drive positive, lasting change that moves missions and the government forward!

We are seeking an experienced PostgreSQL Senior Database Administrator to help lead our database team. The ideal candidate will have a robust background in database administration, architecture, and PostgreSQL development. The DBA will be responsible for ensuring the performance, integrity, and security of the unit's PostgreSQL databases.   

Responsibilities and Duties:

  • Design and implement database architectures that support business requirements and achieve high performance, availability, and security.
  • Oversee the installation, configuration, and maintenance of PostgreSQL databases.
  • Conduct performance tuning of database systems, including queries, stored procedures, and indexing strategies.
  • Develop and implement database backup, recovery, and failover procedures.
  • Assist in the design and development of data models and database solutions.
  • Collaborate with development teams to optimize database code in application layers.
  • Provide guidance on database best practices to IT staff and other stakeholders.
  • Ensure database infrastructure is up-to-date with the latest technology trends and security patches.
  • Develop and maintain documentation regarding database configurations, architectures, and procedures.
  • Serve as the point of contact for database-related queries and technical support. 

Basic Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field
  • Strong expertise in PostgreSQL database administration, tuning, management, and security
  • Proficiency in SQL and experience with PL/SQL or similar procedural language
  • Experience in Oracle to Postgres conversion/migration (metadata & data)
  • Experience in Oracle 19C/21C and Postgres 16/17 database administration, support, implementation, configuration and upgrade.
  • Familiarity with database design, documentation, and coding
  • Previous experience with Linux/Unix and scripting languages such as Bash, Python, or Perl
  • Knowledge of high availability and disaster recovery options for PostgreSQL
  • Good understanding of hardware performance, memory and I/O
  • Active TS clearance required with ability to obtain SCI

Preferred Qualifications:

  • PostgreSQL certification (e.g., PostgreSQL Certified Engineer)
  • Experience with cloud services (AWS, Azure, OCI) and containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes)
  • Familiarity with other database systems (e.g. Oracle and MSSQL

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As required by local law, Accenture Federal Services provides reasonable ranges of compensation for hired roles based on labor costs in the states of California, Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Washington, Vermont, the District of Columbia, and the city of Cleveland. The base pay range for this position in these locations is shown below. Compensation for roles at Accenture Federal Services varies depending on a wide array of factors, including but not limited to office location, role, skill set, and level of experience. Accenture Federal Services offers a wide variety of benefits. You can find more information on benefits here. We accept applications on an on-going basis and there is no fixed deadline to apply.

The pay range for the states of California, Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Washington, Vermont, the District of Columbia, and the city of Cleveland is:
$115,500—$186,900 USD
What We Believe
As a company wholly dedicated to serving the US federal government, we bring together the best talent to help reinvent how federal agencies operate and deliver greater value for their mission and the American people. We have an unwavering commitment to creating a culture in which all our people are respected, feel a sense of belonging, and have equal opportunity. As a business imperative, every person at Accenture Federal Services has the responsibility to create and sustain a culture where everyone feels welcomed and included. This is grounded in our core values and our experience that hiring and developing great people who reflect different perspectives, experiences, and backgrounds is key to driving innovation and delivering the results that our clients and the country count on.
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We believe that no one should be discriminated against because of their differences. All employment decisions shall be made without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status or any other basis as protected by federal, state, or local law. Our rich diversity makes us more innovative, more competitive, and more creative, which helps us better serve our clients and our communities. For details, view a copy of the Accenture Federal Services Equal Opportunity Policy Statement.
Accenture Federal Services is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. Additionally, as an Affirmative Action Employer for Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities, Accenture Federal Services is committed to providing veteran employment opportunities to our service men and women.
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Accenture Federal Services is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for persons with disabilities or religious observances, including reasonable accommodation when needed. If you are hired by Accenture Federal Services and require accommodation to perform the essential functions of your role, you will be asked to participate in our reasonable accommodation process. Accommodations made to facilitate the recruiting process are not a guarantee of future or continued accommodations once hired.
If you are being considered for employment opportunities with Accenture Federal Services and need an accommodation for a disability or religious observance during the interview process or for the job you are interviewing for, please speak with your recruiter.
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Applicants for employment in the US must have work authorization that does not now or in the future require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the United States.
Candidates who are currently employed by a client of Accenture Federal Services or an affiliated Accenture business may not be eligible for consideration.
Job candidates will not be obligated to disclose sealed or expunged records of conviction or arrest as part of the hiring process.
The Company will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. Additionally, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the Company's legal duty to furnish information.
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