Akkodis

Akkodis is seeking a Postgres DBA for a Contract with a client in Austin, TX(Hybrid). Candidate must have deep expertise in PostgreSQL architecture and proven experience with backup/recovery strategies and version upgrades.

Rate Range: $55/hour to $60/hour; The rate may be negotiable based on experience, education, geographic location, and other factors.

Postgres DBA job responsibilities include:

• Manage and maintain PostgreSQL databases, including day-to-day operations, monitoring, and performance troubleshooting (CPU load, locks, blocking, long-running queries).
• Implement backup and recovery strategies, including logical/physical backups and Point-in-Time Recovery (PITR).
• Perform PostgreSQL version upgrades (minor and major) and ensure smooth migration processes.
• Configure and optimize PostgreSQL parameters, system catalogs, and performance views for high availability and scalability.
• Set up and manage replication and high-availability solutions, leveraging tools like Repmgr, Pgpool, and pgBackRest.
• Automate database tasks using scripting languages (Shell/Python) and support cloud-based PostgreSQL deployments on AWS or GCP.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Minimum 6+ years of experience in PostgreSQL database administration.
• Strong understanding of PostgreSQL architecture and hands-on experience with backup/recovery strategies, including Point-in-Time Recovery (PITR).
• Proven expertise in high-availability solutions, replication, and PostgreSQL version upgrades.

If you are interested in this role, then please click APPLY NOW. For other opportunities available at Akkodis, or any questions, feel free to contact me at Ritesh.Kumar@akkodisgroup.com.

Pay Details: $55.00 to $60.00 per hour

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.

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Military connected talent encouraged to apply

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