Opportunity available to join a growing technology team as an Open Source Database Engineer responsible for leading the deployment, administration, and optimization of PostgreSQL and other open-source database platforms. This position supports both cloud and on-prem environments and is open to a hybrid schedule for candidates based in the Pittsburgh area.
Essential Duties- Lead deployment and administration of open-source databases, primarily PostgreSQL
- Manage and optimize databases in cloud environments including AWS, OCI, or Azure
- Tune performance and improve query efficiency through index strategies and SQL optimization
- Provide on-call support for high-availability, mission-critical systems
- Collaborate with development and infrastructure teams to ensure database reliability and performance
- Implement monitoring tools and strategies to proactively identify and resolve issues
Requirements- 7+ years of experience with PostgreSQL
- At least 3 years of experience with AWS, MySQL, MariaDB, or MongoDB
- Strong background in SQL performance tuning, query optimization, and index design
- Hands-on experience managing PostgreSQL in both on-premises and cloud environments (AWS, OCI, or Azure)
- Experience supporting cloud-based database infrastructures
- Willingness to provide on-call support as part of a rotating schedule
Open Source Database Engineer - 25-00233