Database Administrator (DBA) - PostgreSQL

Job Posting: Database Administrator (DBA) - PostgreSQL

Job Description

The Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is seeking a senior-level Database Administrator (DBA) with extensive mastery and understanding of PostgreSQL to support Postgres applications running in AWS. The DBA will provide expert guidance and work side by side with software development resources to design effective and optimized solutions and will provide insight for technical and business partners by reviewing cloud logs and interpreting results. The demonstrated ability to be an effective communicator is paramount. This position is open to remote work (100% offsite) and is open to Utah residents only.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide expert guidance on PostgreSQL databases supporting Postgres applications running in AWS.
• Work side by side with software development resources to design effective and optimized database solutions.
• Review cloud logs and interpret the results to provide insight to technical and business partners.
• Communicate findings, recommendations, and technical trade-offs clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Collaborate with the DHHS DPHIP team to support ongoing application and database needs.

Required Technical Skills

• Minimum 15 years of experience as a Database Administrator (DBA), at a senior level.
• Extensive mastery and understanding of PostgreSQL (Postgres).
• Experience supporting Postgres applications running in AWS, including reviewing cloud logs and interpreting results.
• Demonstrated ability to partner with software development resources to design effective and optimized solutions.
• Demonstrated ability to be an effective communicator (paramount for this role).