PeopleNTech LLC PostgreSQL DBA/Data Reliability Engineer in Santa Clara, CA | 1310137675

Verified Pay check_circle	$65 per hour
Hours	Full-time, Part-time
Location	Santa Clara, CA 95054 Santa Clara, California open_in_new

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Role : PostgreSQL DBA/Data Reliability Engineer
Location : Basking ridge, NJ (Hybrid/ Only local)
Rate : $65/hr

As a PostgreSQL DBA/Data Reliability Engineer II,
Responsibilities:

Proactively monitor PostgreSQL RDS instances for performance, availability, and resource utilization (CPU, memory, storage, connections) using established monitoring tools (e.g., CloudWatch, Prometheus, Grafana, Kibana).
Assist in identifying performance bottlenecks in PostgreSQL RDS. Apply basic performance tuning techniques like reviewing query execution plans, adding missing indexes, and recommending parameter adjustments.
Monitor the health and performance of Debezium and Kafka Connect connectors, identifying and troubleshooting basic issues related to data capture and delivery.
Monitor the execution of Apache Airflow DAGs, identify failed tasks, and troubleshooting and re-runs.
Develop and maintain automation scripts and infrastructure as code (IAC) templates (e.g., using Crossplane, Terraform) to automate routine database tasks, deployments, and updates.
Participate in on-call rotations to respond to database-related incidents and perform troubleshooting and root cause analysis.
Assist in implementing and maintaining security best practices for cloud databases, including access controls, encryption, and compliance with regulatory requirements.
Regularly audit and assess database security configurations.
Configure and manage database backup and recovery strategies to ensure data integrity and availability in case of failures or data loss.
Analyse database query performance and collaborate with developers to optimize SQL queries and schemas.
Participate in continuous improvement initiatives to enhance the reliability, scalability, and performance of cloud databases.
Assist in the design and optimization of database schemas for cloud environments.
Monitor ETL workflows and data pipelines for errors, performance bottlenecks, and processing delays. Troubleshoot and resolve issues to ensure reliable and timely data movement.
Provide support for data related issues and participate in root cause analysis.

Skills:

Extensive experience in SQL, PostgreSQL Architecture, Schema/Object management, Performance tuning, back up and recovery.
Basic understanding of AWS Cloud, Amazon Redshift and S3.
Familiarity with data pipeline concepts and technologies such as Debezium, Kafka Connect, and ETL frameworks.
Exposure to Apache Spark for data processing.
Basic understanding of Apache Airflow for workflow orchestration.
Strong SQL scripting skills for querying and basic data manipulation.
Familiarity with scripting languages (e.g., Python, Bash) is a plus.
Knowledge of database security best practices, including access controls, encryption, and compliance with regulatory requirements (e.g., GDPR, HIPAA).
Having 'AWS Certified Database - Specialty' certification is a plus.

Experience and Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related field.
5-7 years of experience in database administration, with a focus on PostgreSQL.
2-4 years of hands-on experience with PostgreSQL RDS.

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