PostgreSQL DBA/Data Reliability Engineer

PeopleNTech LLC
  • Santa Clara, CA
  • $65 Per Hour
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30+ days ago

Job Description

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Role : PostgreSQL DBA/Data Reliability Engineer
Location : Basking ridge, NJ(Hybrid/ Only local)
Rate : $65/hr


As a PostgreSQL DBA/Data Reliability Engineer II,
Responsibilities:
  • Proactively monitor PostgreSQL RDS instances for performance, availability, and resource utilization (CPU, memory, storage, connections) using established monitoring tools (e.g., CloudWatch, Prometheus, Grafana, Kibana).
  • Assist in identifying performance bottlenecks in PostgreSQL RDS. Apply basic performance tuning techniques like reviewing query execution plans, adding missing indexes, and recommending parameter adjustments.
  • Monitor the health and performance of Debezium and Kafka Connect connectors, identifying and troubleshooting basic issues related to data capture and delivery.
  • Monitor the execution of Apache Airflow DAGs, identify failed tasks, and troubleshooting and re-runs.
  • Develop and maintain automation scripts and infrastructure as code (IAC) templates (e.g., using Crossplane, Terraform) to automate routine database tasks, deployments, and updates.
  • Participate in on-call rotations to respond to database-related incidents and perform troubleshooting and root cause analysis.
  • Assist in implementing and maintaining security best practices for cloud databases, including access controls, encryption, and compliance with regulatory requirements.
  • Regularly audit and assess database security configurations.
  • Configure and manage database backup and recovery strategies to ensure data integrity and availability in case of failures or data loss.
  • Analyse database query performance and collaborate with developers to optimize SQL queries and schemas.
  • Participate in continuous improvement initiatives to enhance the reliability, scalability, and performance of cloud databases.
  • Assist in the design and optimization of database schemas for cloud environments.
  • Monitor ETL workflows and data pipelines for errors, performance bottlenecks, and processing delays. Troubleshoot and resolve issues to ensure reliable and timely data movement.
  • Provide support for data related issues and participate in root cause analysis.
Skills:
  • Extensive experience in SQL, PostgreSQL Architecture, Schema/Object management, Performance tuning, back up and recovery.
  • Basic understanding of AWS Cloud, Amazon Redshift and S3.
  • Familiarity with data pipeline concepts and technologies such as Debezium, Kafka Connect, and ETL frameworks.
  • Exposure to Apache Spark for data processing.
  • Basic understanding of Apache Airflow for workflow orchestration.
  • Strong SQL scripting skills for querying and basic data manipulation.
  • Familiarity with scripting languages (e.g., Python, Bash) is a plus.
  • Knowledge of database security best practices, including access controls, encryption, and compliance with regulatory requirements (e.g., GDPR, HIPAA).
  • Having 'AWS Certified Database - Specialty' certification is a plus.
Experience and Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related field.
  • 5-7 years of experience in database administration, with a focus on PostgreSQL.
  • 2-4 years of hands-on experience with PostgreSQL RDS.

Numbers & Facts

LocationSanta Clara, CA

Skills

  • Access Controlunmatched
  • Amazon Web Services (AWS)unmatched
  • Apacheunmatched
  • Apache Sparkunmatched
  • Bash Scriptingunmatched
  • Best Practicesunmatched
  • CPU (Central Processing Unit)unmatched
  • Cloud Computingunmatched
  • Computer Scienceunmatched
  • Continuous Improvementunmatched
  • Cryptographyunmatched
  • Data Collectionunmatched
  • Data Managementunmatched
  • Data Processingunmatched
  • Data Qualityunmatched
  • Data Recoveryunmatched
  • Database Administrationunmatched
  • Database Analysisunmatched
  • Database Backupunmatched
  • Database Extract Transform and Load (ETL)unmatched
  • Database Optimizationunmatched
  • Database Recoveryunmatched
  • Database Technologyunmatched
  • HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act)unmatched
  • Identify Issuesunmatched
  • Information Technology & Information Systemsunmatched
  • Information/Data Security (InfoSec)unmatched
  • Memory Hardwareunmatched
  • On Callunmatched
  • Performance Analysisunmatched
  • Performance Tuning/Optimizationunmatched
  • PostgreSQLunmatched
  • Problem Solving Skillsunmatched
  • Python Programming/Scripting Languageunmatched
  • Query Analysisunmatched
  • Query Optimizationunmatched
  • Regulatory Complianceunmatched
  • Regulatory Requirementsunmatched
  • Reliability Engineeringunmatched
  • Resource Utilizationunmatched
  • Root Cause Analysisunmatched
  • SQL (Structured Query Language)unmatched
  • Scripting (Scripting Languages)unmatched
  • Security Analysisunmatched
  • Telephone Skillsunmatched
  • Time Managementunmatched

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