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Full-Time

Senior Postgresql Database Administrator

Updated on 7/22/2024

Upgrade

Upgrade

1,001-5,000 employees

Provides personal loans and credit cards

Data & Analytics
Fintech
Financial Services

Senior

Remote in Canada

Category
Data Management
Data & Analytics
Required Skills
SQL
Postgres
AWS
Linux/Unix
Requirements
  • Work from ET timezone
  • 5+ years administering production, always-on, high throughput, OLTP RDBMS on PostgreSQL
  • Proficiency in administering PostgreSQL database servers running on AWS
  • Proficiency in PostgreSQL backup & recovery, upgrade, patching, and performance tuning
  • Advanced knowledge of SQL query execution, execution analysis & optimization, indexing strategies, partitioning etc.
  • Advanced knowledge of SQL schema modeling and evolution
  • Proficiency in various RDBMS replication strategies
  • Solid Linux fundamentals including kernel and OS tuning, as they relate to DB performance and security
  • Excellent troubleshooting, documentation, and communication skills
Responsibilities
  • Support the design, development, implementation, monitoring and maintenance of Upgrade's data management systems
  • Contribute to the development of standards and procedures to optimize DBMS performance, scalability, resilience, security, and data integrity

Upgrade, Inc. specializes in providing personal financial products, including personal loans, credit cards, and a rewards checking account that features cash back rewards and no fees. With its renowned Upgrade Card, recognized as the fastest growing credit card in America by the Nilson Report for two consecutive years, the company harnesses advanced technology to enhance user financial experiences. This focus on technological advancement and recognition in the financial industry positions it as a leading employer for those interested in contributing to the innovative world of financial services and technology.

Company Stage

Series E

Total Funding

$357.2M

Headquarters

San Francisco, California

Founded

2016

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

21%

1 year growth

32%

2 year growth

56%