RouteSmart - A FedEx Company · 7 hours ago
Senior Database Administrator
Columbia, MD
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$120K/yr - $130K/yr
5+ years expRouteSmart Technologies, a leader in vehicle route optimization software technology, is seeking a Senior Database Administrator to join their Product Development team. This role is responsible for managing PostgreSQL databases in an AWS environment and ensuring continuity in database operations while mentoring staff and implementing best practices.
Software
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Mentor Database Administrator staff in coordination with VP of Product Development and DBA Team Lead, including task assignment and review
Stay current on PostgreSQL (Aurora) and AWS database technologies; recommend and integrate new solutions into RouteSmart products
Develop maintenance roadmaps for AWS database services to ensure timely patching and updates
Design and implement logical and physical database structures based on customer requirements
Provide guidance on database standards and procedures
Collaborate with development and architecture teams to ensure smooth PostgreSQL transition to production
Lead implementation of Multi-AZ and cross-region support, including migration to Aurora Global Database
Implement automated methods and best practices for PostgreSQL configurations in production and non-production environments
Manage backup/recovery functions for large PostgreSQL environments
Monitor system health and performance; set up alerting mechanisms
Manage user accounts, database security, and performance tuning
Plan and coordinate system upgrades and capacity planning
Manage Disaster Recovery environment and resolve incidents promptly
Generate detailed reports on PostgreSQL processes and resource usage
Other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Business Technology, or a related field, or equivalent relevant work experience
5+ years of experience as a Database Administrator, with the majority focused on PostgreSQL environments
In-depth knowledge of PostgreSQL database architecture
At least 2 years of experience working in a cloud environment
Ability to perform database patching and maintenance during off-peak hours
Preferred
AWS RDS certification(s) or other industry-standard DBA certifications strongly preferred
Benefits
Medical/Dental/Vision/STD & LTD Plans
Employer paid Life Insurance Plan
Employee Training & Development
401(k) Retirement Savings Plan w/ Employer Match
Vacation/Sick/Holiday Leave
Tuition Reimbursement
Flex hours
Casual Dress
Company
RouteSmart - A FedEx Company
RouteSmart Technologies, a FedEx Company, is a global leader in route planning and optimization solutions, focusing on waste collection, public works, postal and local delivery, utilities and field service, and newspaper delivery.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
unknown2025-02-05Acquired
Leadership Team
Larry Levy
Chief Operating Officer/Executive Vice President
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