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Enterprise database management and PostgreSQL solutions

Consultant Senior Database Administrator-Postgres - Professional Services

Implementation & Technical Account ManagementConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeNavi Mumbai, Maharashtra, IndiaNo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

  • Have 10+ years of working experience for a professional consulting organization in the Database area with strong Database foundation skills.
  • Have 6+ years of direct working experience on PostgreSQL and Oracle databases.
  • Expertise in PostgreSQL Database implementation for high availability in large enterprise environments.
  • Be familiar with database design and building applications for PostgreSQL, Oracle, or other databases.
  • Have expert knowledge of general system administration and performance tuning skills for Linux (Ubuntu, CentOS, Red Hat, or Debian), including troubleshooting and scripting.
  • Be well-versed in SQL and MS Windows.
  • Have a bachelor’s or master’s degree in computer science or engineering, or equivalent experience.
  • Be able to travel about 30–40%.
  • Have strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • Have excellent troubleshooting skills.

Responsibilities

  • Assess customers’ existing PostgreSQL deployments and associated tools, recommend improvements, and document the required technical steps.
  • Gather and record enterprise-wide database requirements by consulting with stakeholders in client teams.
  • Create professional services proposals that meet customers’ objectives and goals.
  • Use knowledge of programming languages such as C/C++, PHP, Python, Java, or Ruby to guide customers in developing custom PostgreSQL-based applications.
  • Troubleshoot database challenges, including performance issues.
  • Perform database migrations from Oracle, SQL Server, and/or MySQL to PostgreSQL.
  • Tune performance for existing database deployments.
  • Work with customers to upgrade their applications to the latest PostgreSQL version and configure or change applications to use new features.
  • Design and implement high-availability database configurations using PostgreSQL.
  • Evaluate customers’ security needs and make recommendations.
  • Document work clearly and concisely in runbooks and customer communications throughout projects.
  • Implement backup strategies and perform upgrades and patching.
  • Develop data migration strategies for large databases that meet customer downtime constraints.
  • Implement advanced database monitoring and configure alerts using industry best practices and tools.

Desired Qualifications

  • Be proficient with the PostgreSQL community version and EDB’s PostgreSQL.
  • Be proficient with EDB tools.
  • Be proficient with database tuning and PostgreSQL tools such as PgBadger, PEM, and BARMAN.
  • Be proficient with PostgreSQL replication technologies: streaming, logical, and bidirectional replication.
  • Be proficient with PostgreSQL architecture.
  • Be proficient with PostgreSQL networking, HBA, and connection pooling tools such as PgBouncer and PgPool.
  • Have working knowledge of OLTP/DSS/DW system design.
  • Have working knowledge of scripting languages such as BASH, KSH, Python, and Perl.
  • Have experience deploying open-source software.
  • Have experience working with virtual teams and from remote office locations.

About the Company

EDB

Enterprise database management and PostgreSQL solutions

EDB provides database management software and services centered on PostgreSQL. It offers an enhanced enterprise-grade version called EDB Postgres Advanced Server, plus tools for backups, recovery, replication, migration, and cloud deployment. The system works by expanding open-source PostgreSQL with additional features and management capabilities, enabling automated maintenance and scalable operation in large environments. Unlike general database providers, EDB focuses deeply on PostgreSQL, including Oracle compatibility tools that let applications run with minimal code changes, which helps firms switch providers without major rewrites. The goal is to reduce costs and increase reliability and security for enterprise databases, supported by 24/7 expert assistance and professional training to make PostgreSQL the go-to choice for large organizations.

Company size
1,001-5,000
Company stage
Early VC
Total funding
$65.9M
Headquarters
Bedford, TX
Founded
2004

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