Position Description:
Skill: Database Developer & Administrator (PostgreSQL)
Location: Pune Hybrid
Job Description:
We are looking for a skilled Database Developer & Administrator (PostgreSQL) to design, develop, administer, and optimize enterprise PostgreSQL databases supporting business critical applications. The ideal candidate should have hands on experience in SQL development, database administration, performance tuning, high availability, backup & recovery, and automation. You will collaborate with application, DevOps, and architecture teams to deliver secure, scalable, and high performing database solutions.
Key Skills required:
Database Development
. Design and develop PostgreSQL database objects including tables, views, indexes, functions, triggers, and stored procedures.
. Develop and optimize complex SQL queries for high performance applications.
. Support data modeling, schema design, and database migration activities.
Database Administration
. Install, configure, upgrade, and administer PostgreSQL databases.
. Manage backup, recovery (PITR), replication, and disaster recovery.
. Monitor database health, availability, and capacity.
Performance & Monitoring
. Optimize SQL queries, indexes, and PostgreSQL configurations.
. Troubleshoot performance bottlenecks, deadlocks, replication, and database issues.
. Perform database health checks, root cause analysis (RCA), and implement preventive measures.
Security & Automation
. Manage users, roles, permissions, and database security.
. Automate routine database tasks using Python or Shell scripting.
. Support CI/CD pipelines and Infrastructure as Code (IaC) initiatives.
Required Skills
. Strong experience with PostgreSQL Administration and Development
. Advanced SQL and PL/pgSQL
. Database Performance Tuning & Query Optimization
. Backup & Recovery (pg_dump, pg_restore, PITR)
. Replication, High Availability, and Disaster Recovery
. Indexing, Partitioning, and Execution Plan Analysis
. Database Monitoring (Grafana, Prometheus, pgAdmin)
. Git and Linux administration
. Python or Shell scripting
. Basic knowledge of Docker, Kubernetes, and CI/CD pipelines
. Exposure to cloud platforms (Azure Database for PostgreSQL,) is preferred.
Key Competencies
. PostgreSQL Administration
. SQL & PL/pgSQL Development
. Performance Tuning & Query Optimization
. High Availability & Replication
. Backup & Disaster Recovery
. Database Security & Governance
. Monitoring & Troubleshooting
. Automation & DevOps
Skills:
- Continuous Integration
- DevOps
- Postgre SQL
- Shell Script
- Data Analysis
What you can expect from us:
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Your work creates value. You’ll develop innovative solutions and build relationships with teammates and clients while accessing global capabilities to scale your ideas, embrace new opportunities, and benefit from expansive industry and technology expertise.
You’ll shape your career by joining a company built to grow and last. You’ll be supported by leaders who care about your health and well-being and provide you with opportunities to deepen your skills and broaden your horizons.
That same commitment to fairness extends to how we use technology. To support our recruitment team, AI tools may be used to help assess applications though they never replace human judgement. All hiring decisions remain entirely in the hands of our recruitment professionals.
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