DevOps Engineer - Data Platforms

Elan Partners

Dallas, TX

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Access Control, Amazon Web Services (AWS), Automation, Best Practices, Capacity Management, Cloud Applications, Communication Skills, Continuous Deployment/Delivery, Continuous Integration, Data Modeling, Data Quality, Data Recovery, Database Administration, Database Design, DevOps, Failover, Git, Identify Issues, Incident Response, Information/Data Security (InfoSec), JavaScript, Mentoring, Microsoft C# (C Sharp), Performance Management, Performance Tuning/Optimization, PostgreSQL, Production Support, Production Systems, Query Optimization, Reporting Dashboards, SQL (Structured Query Language), Scalable System Development, Security Auditing, Software Engineering
LOCATION
Dallas, TX
POSTED
2 days ago
DevOps Engineer – Data Platforms

Direct hire opportunity no sponsorship. This position is on-site 5 days per week.

We're looking for a DevOps Engineer focused on Data Platforms to help build and run highly scalable, automated data infrastructure. This role blends DevOps, cloud,and application engineering, with ownership over PostgreSQL environments in AWS. The ideal candidate is someone who thinks in terms of platforms—creating systems that enable teams to move quickly while maintaining strong performance, reliability, and data integrity. This is a hands-on role in a fast-paced environment where you'll have real influence on how data systems are designed and operated.

Requirements:
  • 5+ years of experience managing and supporting databases in production environments
  • PostgreSQL experience is a big plus.
  • Experience with AWS Aurora PostgreSQL or similar managed database services
  • Solid understanding of database performance tuning, indexing, and query optimization
  • Experience executing schema updates and data changes in live environments with minimal disruption
  • Background working in DevOps or platform-focused teams
  • Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, automation, and infrastructure-as-code concepts
  • Strong troubleshooting skills in production environments
  • Ability to communicate effectively across engineering and technical teams
Nice to have:
  • Experience in high-growth or high-traffic environments
  • Exposure to data security, auditing, and compliance practices
  • Familiarity with database migration tools (Flyway, Liquibase, or similar)
  • Working knowledge of languages such as C# or JavaScript
  • Experience with monitoring and observability tools
  • Interest in mentoring or guiding engineers on best practices for data usage
  • Platform-oriented mindset with a focus on scalability and enablement
Responsibilities:
  • Support and maintain PostgreSQL and Aurora PostgreSQL environments across multiple environments
  • Contribute to building scalable, repeatable processes for database changes and deployments
  • Partner with engineering teams on data modeling, indexing, and schema design
  • Implement and support CI/CD workflows for database changes, including validation and rollback strategies
  • Monitor and improve database performance through tuning and optimization
  • Develop dashboards, alerts, and capacity planning processes
  • Participate in incident response and contribute to long-term system improvements
  • Assist in diagnosing and resolving application-level data and performance issues
  • Help design and maintain backup, recovery, and failover processes in AWS
  • Support best practices for data security, access control, and compliance
Environment:
  • Data Platforms: PostgreSQL, AWS Aurora PostgreSQL
  • Monitoring & Observability: CloudWatch, database performance tools, custom dashboards
  • Languages: SQL (strong), familiarity with modern application languages
  • Cloud: AWS (RDS, IAM, monitoring, backups)
  • CM: Flyway, Liquibase, or similar tools
  • DevOps: CI/CD pipelines, Git-based workflows, infrastructure-as-code collaboration

About the Company

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Elan Partners

Élan Partners, a woman-owned, WBENC certified, professional staff augmentation firm specializing in Technology and Engineering, is headquartered in Dallas, Texas. Our expertise is derived from more than twenty years of delivering customized staffing solutions to a host of technical clients, including Medical, Healthcare, Financial, Manufacturing and Software/Hardware Development industries.

Our team has an average of 15 years recruiting for technical disciplines as well as an average of 10 years working together in that capacity. A result of this tenure is an extensive referral network from with which we are able to find the most difficult skill sets. The pride we take in our work is apparent in the results we produce that are achieved through teamwork, a commitment to quality and unwavering belief in integrity.

Employers – Industry leaders who desire to obtain the best possible talent are realizing the importance of partnering with a reputable staffing firm invested in ethical business practices. Élan Partners is that firm. Our methodology is proven and efficient. We will not inundate you with unqualified resumes. Our only request is an open line of communication so that we can effectively provide you with the most qualified candidates. Our philosophy is to ensure every company we work with becomes a client for life.

Job Seekers –Picking the correct firm to represent you is an important decision. Relationships are important, as mentioned above. We strive to ensure every company we work with becomes a client for life. The same holds true for our candidates and consultants – (In fact, 50% of our client base is derived from candidates we have worked with in the past who are now in hiring positions). Élan will never present your resume without your consent and will only present career opportunities that are right for you. You can trust our recruiter is someone who understands respects and appreciates your search. We will always represent you accurately, fairly, with great confidence and discretion.

Élan continues to meet the evolving challenges of workforce flexibility with staffing solutions tailored to your precise business needs. We offer a number of flexible services to meet a variety of different needs:

Contract Staffing

Contract to Direct

Permanent/Direct Hire Placement

Single Source Staffing

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COMPANY SIZE
50 to 99 employees
INDUSTRY
Staffing/Employment Agencies
WEBSITE
http://www.elanpartners.com