Senior Database Administrator

Role overview

Own the reliability, performance, and security of PostgreSQL databases hosted on AWS. The work combines hands-on database operations with data-modeling support for development teams and automation of database infrastructure.

Responsibilities - Operate PostgreSQL databases and related AWS services, including RDS or Aurora, with a focus on availability and performance. - Monitor database health and tune queries and database settings to improve performance. - Design and maintain backup and recovery processes. - Work with developers on data models that meet application needs. - Provision and manage database infrastructure using infrastructure-as-code practices. - Troubleshoot database issues and document architecture, operating procedures, and security controls.

Requirements - Strong PostgreSQL experience, including performance tuning, backup, and recovery. - Experience managing databases with AWS services such as RDS or Aurora. - Proficiency in SQL and database design principles. - Experience collaborating with development teams on data modeling.

Nice to have - Familiarity with Terraform or CloudFormation. - Knowledge of observability practices and tools for database monitoring. - Experience with other databases, such as MySQL or MongoDB.

Benefits and work setup - Remote position based in Brazil.