Expert PostgreSQL Consulting DBA Responsibilities:
- Administer, maintain and optimize PostgreSQL databases, ensuring high availability and performance
- Implement and manage database backup and recovery strategies, including disaster recovery plans
- Monitor database performance and troubleshoot issues, providing timely resolutions
- Conduct database design and architecture discussions, providing insights and recommendations for improvements
- Develop and implement database security measures to safeguard sensitive information
- Stay updated with the latest PostgreSQL features and best practices and apply them to enhance database performance
- Serve as the primary point of contact for client database-related inquiries, ensuring clear and effective communication
- Collaborate with clients to understand their database needs and deliver tailored solutions
- Prepare and present technical documentation and reports to clients, illustrating database performance and improvement initiatives
- Work closely with development teams to assist in database design, coding and application support
- Provide mentorship and support to junior DBAs and other team members, fostering a collaborative environment
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives within the database management processes
- Leverage knowledge of AlloyDB to enhance cloud-based database solutions and optimize performance
- Assist in the migration of existing PostgreSQL databases to AlloyDB/Cloud SQL, ensuring a smooth transition
Expert PostgreSQL Consulting DBA Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology or a related field
- 5+ years of experience as a PostgreSQL DBA, with a proven track record in database administration and management
- Strong understanding of PostgreSQL architecture, performance tuning and optimization techniques
- Familiarity with AlloyDB is highly desirable
- Proficient in SQL and PL/pgSQL programming languages
- Experience with database replication, clustering and high-availability solutions
- Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work under pressure
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders
- Experience with cloud environments (AWS, Google Cloud, Azure) is a plus
- Relevant certifications (e.g., PostgreSQL Certified Professional) are a plus
If you are a highly motivated and practical business intelligence professional with a passion for working with data and a proven track record of success, we encourage you to apply for this position.
Thank you,
Scott Kohut
Technology Services Recruiter
LaSalle Network
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