Largeton Group · 22 hours ago
PostGres Lead DBA
McLean, VA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$60/hr - $65/hr
8+ years expLargeton Group is seeking an experienced Technical Lead with a strong background in PostgreSQL to join their dynamic team. This role is responsible for leading technical initiatives, ensuring optimal database performance, and guiding migration strategies across complex environments.
ConsultingInformation TechnologyTraining
Responsibilities
Can design, develop, implement, and maintain database systems to support business needs
Experience in: Database creation and maintenance
Database testing
Problem resolution
Management of database integration activities
Design, implement, and optimize PostgreSQL and MongoDB databases for scalability, reliability, and performance
Apply advanced knowledge of PostgreSQL and MongoDB architecture, including query planning, indexing, partitioning, and replication
Establish and enforce best practices for database design, normalization, and data integrity
Deploy and manage PostgreSQL and MongoDB clusters, focusing on high availability, global databases, and disaster recovery strategies
Utilize AWS storage management and monitoring tools to ensure optimal database health and performance
Implement performance and cost optimization strategies within the environment
Monitor and tune database performance, including query optimization and resource allocation
Perform regular backup and recovery operations, ensuring data integrity and compliance with security standards
Oversee access management, security controls, and regulatory compliance for all database systems
Lead end-to-end database migration projects, including planning, execution, and post-migration validation
Ensure data integrity verification and minimal downtime during migration processes
Mentor and guide junior database engineers and developers
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align database strategies with business objectives
Document technical solutions, operational procedures, and best practices for ongoing reference
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field
8+ years of hands-on experience with PostgreSQL and MongoDB database systems, with at least 2+ years in a technical leadership capacity
In-depth understanding of PostgreSQL and MongoDB architecture, including query optimization, indexing, and partitioning
Proven experience designing, developing, and optimizing databases for high performance and reliability
Extensive experience with AWS including management, monitoring, high availability, and global databases
Familiarity with AWS automation tools such as CloudFormation and Terraform for infrastructure management
Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills in database environments
Demonstrated experience with database administration: performance monitoring, backup/recovery, tuning, query optimization, data integrity, security, compliance, and access management
Successful track record of planning and executing database migrations
Preferred
Professional certifications in PostgreSQL, MongoDB, or AWS
Experience migrating databases from legacy systems to cloud-native solutions
Knowledge of additional AWS services (e.g., Lambda, EC2, S3) and their integration with database platforms
Experience implementing database automation and infrastructure-as-code practices
Company
Largeton Group
Largeton Group is a delivery engine for large staffing firms.
51-200 employees
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Funding
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Managing Partner
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