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Database Administrator Specialist
Plano, TX
Contract
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
8+ years expApex Systems is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. They are seeking a highly skilled Database Administration Specialist with advanced expertise in PostgreSQL and experience supporting enterprise-grade database environments, functioning as a Technical Lead to drive database architecture and optimization strategies.
Computer Software
Responsibilities
Design, implement, and optimize PostgreSQL and MongoDB databases for high performance and reliability
Utilize advanced knowledge of query planning, indexing, partitioning, and replication
Define and enforce best practices for database design, normalization, and data integrity
Deploy and manage clusters with high availability, disaster recovery, and global deployment configurations
Leverage AWS storage and monitoring tools to maintain system performance and resilience
Drive performance tuning and cost optimization across all database environments
Perform ongoing performance tuning, query optimization, and resource allocation
Manage backup and recovery strategies to ensure data integrity and availability
Administer access controls, security policies, and compliance standards across database systems
Lead full-lifecycle database migrations, including architecture planning, execution, and validation
Minimize downtime and ensure complete data fidelity during transitions
Mentor junior database engineers and serve as a technical SME for database-related initiatives
Work closely with engineering, application, and infrastructure teams to align strategies and solve complex technical challenges
Document standards, operational procedures, and architectural best practices
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field
8+ years of hands-on experience with PostgreSQL and MongoDB, including: Query optimization, Indexing, Partitioning, High-availability configurations
2+ years in a technical leadership capacity
Proven experience designing, developing, and tuning databases for high-performance workloads
Extensive experience with AWS, including monitoring, global databases, and high-availability architectures
Familiarity with automation and IaC tools such as CloudFormation or Terraform
Strong troubleshooting skills, performance analysis, and database security expertise
Demonstrated success leading complex database migration initiatives
Preferred
Professional certifications in PostgreSQL, MongoDB, or AWS
Experience migrating legacy environments to cloud-native databases
Knowledge of broader AWS services (Lambda, EC2, S3) and their integration with data platforms
Experience implementing infrastructure automation and database-as-code practices
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life
Disability
Other insurance plans
ESPP (employee stock purchase program)
401K program
HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan)
SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions
Corporate discount savings program
Other discounts
On-demand training program
Access to certification prep
Library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars
Certification discounts
Other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA
Company
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