Job Title
Senior Cloud DBA – PostgreSQL & Databricks Lakehouse
Experience
5+ Years
Employment Type
Full-Time
Work Mode
Hybrid
Job Summary
We are seeking an experienced Senior Cloud Database Administrator (DBA) with strong expertise in PostgreSQL, cloud database platforms, Databricks Lakehouse architecture, and database modernization initiatives. The ideal candidate will be responsible for designing, managing, optimizing, and modernizing enterprise database platforms while supporting cloud-native data architectures.
This role requires a strong blend of database administration, cloud engineering, data platform expertise, and DevOps practices. The successful candidate will work on large-scale database modernization projects, implement high-performance data solutions, and support real-time data processing architectures using modern cloud technologies.
Key Responsibilities
- Design, implement, manage, and optimize enterprise PostgreSQL database environments across cloud platforms.
- Perform database administration activities including installation, configuration, upgrades, patching, backup, recovery, monitoring, and performance tuning.
- Support database modernization initiatives migrating traditional database platforms to cloud-native architectures.
- Design and manage PostgreSQL solutions on cloud platforms including:
- Azure Database for PostgreSQL
- AWS RDS PostgreSQL
- Google Cloud SQL
- Implement database security, access controls, encryption, auditing, and compliance best practices.
- Work with Databricks Lakehouse architecture and implement data platform solutions using the Medallion Framework (Bronze, Silver, Gold layers).
- Support data engineering teams with database design, optimization, and integration patterns.
- Develop and maintain data workflows using:
- Azure Data Factory (ADF)
- Databricks Workflows
- Apache Airflow
- Design and support real-time data processing solutions using Kafka and event streaming technologies.
- Monitor database performance, troubleshoot issues, and implement optimization strategies.
- Develop automation scripts for database administration, monitoring, and operational activities.
- Implement CI/CD practices for database deployments and infrastructure changes.
- Collaborate with DevOps teams to implement Infrastructure as Code (IaC) solutions.
- Participate in architecture reviews, technical discussions, incident resolution, and production support.
- Ensure data platforms meet scalability, reliability, availability, and compliance requirements.
Required SkillsDatabase Administration
- PostgreSQL Administration
- Database Design and Architecture
- Performance Tuning and Optimization
- Query Optimization
- Backup and Recovery Strategies
- High Availability and Disaster Recovery
- Database Security and Governance
- Cloud Database Management
Cloud Database Platforms
- Azure Database for PostgreSQL
- AWS RDS PostgreSQL
- Google Cloud SQL
Databricks & Lakehouse Architecture
- Databricks Lakehouse Architecture
- Medallion Framework
- Delta Lake
- Data Platform Modernization
- Data Engineering Collaboration
Data Engineering & Integration
- Azure Data Factory (ADF)
- Databricks Workflows
- Apache Airflow
- ETL/ELT Processes
- Data Pipeline Optimization
Streaming & Real-Time Processing
- Apache Kafka
- Event Streaming Architecture
- Real-Time Data Processing
- Message-Based Integration Patterns
DevOps & Automation
- CI/CD Pipelines
- DevOps Practices
- Infrastructure as Code (IaC)
- Automation and Scripting
- Cloud Operations
Preferred Skills
- Experience with Python, SQL, and shell scripting.
- Knowledge of Terraform, ARM templates, or similar Infrastructure as Code tools.
- Experience with Kubernetes and containerized database workloads.
- Familiarity with cloud monitoring and observability tools.
- Experience working in enterprise-scale data modernization programs.
- Knowledge of data governance, metadata management, and data quality frameworks.
- Experience supporting regulated industries such as healthcare, insurance, or financial services.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or related field.
- 5+ years of experience as a Database Administrator, Cloud DBA, or Data Platform Engineer.
- Strong hands-on experience managing PostgreSQL databases in enterprise environments.
- Experience working with cloud database platforms and modernization projects.
- Strong understanding of database performance optimization and troubleshooting.
- Experience with Databricks Lakehouse architecture and modern data platforms.
- Experience supporting ETL pipelines, workflows, and cloud integrations.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
Preferred Certifications
- PostgreSQL Certification
- Databricks Certified Data Engineer
- Microsoft Azure Database Administrator Associate
- AWS Database Specialty Certification
- Google Cloud Database Certification
- Cloud architecture certifications are a plus
Success Measures
- Stable, secure, and high-performing cloud database environments.
- Successful delivery of database modernization initiatives.
- Improved database performance, reliability, and scalability.
- Efficient automation of database operations.
- Successful implementation of cloud-native data platform solutions.
- Strong collaboration with engineering, architecture, and business teams.
- Lakehouse architectures, and enterprise-scale solutions.
- Grow your career in a hybrid, innovation-driven technology environment.
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Remote
