Senior PostgreSQL Database Engineer
PerconaSalary not specified
Full Time
Senior (5 to 8 years)
Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Fintech, Financial ServicesIndustries
Requirements
The ideal candidate will possess over 5 years of hands-on PostgreSQL administration experience in production environments, with proficiency in Python scripting for database automation and management. A strong understanding of PostgreSQL internals, optimization techniques, and performance tuning is essential, along with experience in high-availability deployments and disaster recovery strategies. Knowledge of database security best practices, monitoring, alerting, troubleshooting, indexing strategies, query optimization, and execution plans are also required. Familiarity with PostgreSQL extensions, cloud-based PostgreSQL implementations (AWS Aurora RDS), Terraform, GitHub, infrastructure-as-code, and database change management is preferred.
Responsibilities
The Senior PostgreSQL Administrator will be responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining PostgreSQL database infrastructure across various environments, monitoring database performance, and implementing optimizations for query efficiency. Key duties include developing and maintaining backup/recovery procedures, ensuring data integrity, implementing and managing database security measures, and creating Python scripts for automation, monitoring, and maintenance. The role also involves collaborating with engineering teams to optimize database schemas and queries, providing guidance on best practices, participating in code reviews, and planning/executing database upgrades and migrations with minimal downtime. Creating and maintaining documentation and participating in an on-call rotation for database-related issues are also core responsibilities.
Skills
PostgreSQL
Database Administration
Aurora Postgres RDS
Oracle EBS
DynamoDB
Redis
Data Infrastructure
Scalability
Reliability
Financial Operations
Wealthsimple
Digital platform for investing and financial management
About Wealthsimple
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Toronto, CanadaHeadquarters
2014Year Founded
$826.6MTotal Funding
LATE_VCCompany Stage
Fintech, Financial ServicesIndustries
1,001-5,000Employees