Bow Wave LLC ยท 2 months ago
PostgreSQL Senior Database Administrator - TS required to apply - Wash DC
Washington, D.C., USA, 20024
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$122K/yr - $128K/yrBow Wave LLC is seeking an experienced PostgreSQL Senior Database Administrator to lead their database team. The role involves ensuring the performance, integrity, and security of the unit's PostgreSQL databases while designing and implementing database architecture that meets business requirements.
Security & Investigations
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Design and implement database architecture that supports business requirements and achieves 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 databases of the best practices for 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
Qualification
Required
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/pgSQL or similar procedural language
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
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Excellent communication and mentoring skills
Preferred
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)
Benefits
Health
Retirement
Other
Company
Bow Wave LLC
Bow Wave LLC is an SBA certified HUBZone and Service Disabled Veteran Owned small business headquartered in Leesburg, VA.
Founded in 2021
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageCompany data provided by crunchbase