Support DBA Engineer (Senior PostgreSQL DBA & SQL Performance Specialist)
Actively Reviewing the ApplicationsCibronix Software Pvt Ltd
Bengaluru
Full-Time
4–8 years
Posted 3 days ago
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Apply by June 11, 2026
Job Description
Key Responsibilities
- Install, configure, and maintain PostgreSQL databases across cloud and on-premise environments
- Manage database upgrades, patching, and continuous monitoring
- Design and implement High Availability (HA), replication, and failover strategies
- Handle backup, restore, Point-in-Time Recovery (PITR), and disaster recovery planning
- Perform advanced query tuning using EXPLAIN / EXPLAIN ANALYZE
- Optimize indexes, schemas, partitioning, and materialized views
- Troubleshoot performance issues including CPU, I/O, locks, and deadlocks
- Develop and optimize PL/pgSQL functions, procedures, and triggers
- Collaborate with developers on query optimization and data modeling best practices
- Implement and manage database security (SSL/TLS, encryption, RLS, RBAC)
- Conduct security audits and ensure compliance standards
- Provide L2/L3 production support and incident resolution
- Continuously monitor and enhance database performance and scalability
- 7–8 years of hands-on experience as a PostgreSQL DBA
- Strong expertise in SQL and PL/pgSQL programming
- Deep understanding of PostgreSQL database internals
- Proven experience in:
- Query optimization & performance tuning
- Indexing (B-Tree, GIN, GiST, BRIN)
- Partitioning & materialized views
- Strong knowledge of:
- Concurrency control, vacuum, autovacuum
- Locking mechanisms and deadlock handling
- Tools like EXPLAIN ANALYZE, pg_stat_statements
- Experience with:
- Database security (SSL/TLS, pgcrypto, RLS, RBAC)
- Backup, restore, and PITR
- Strong Linux fundamentals (Ubuntu / RedHat)
- Scripting knowledge (Bash / Shell)
- Hands-on experience with tools like pgAdmin, psql
- Experience with cloud platforms (AWS RDS, Azure, GCP)
- Exposure to Docker / Kubernetes
- Experience with CI/CD tools (Liquibase, Flyway)
- Experience working with high-volume systems (1M+ transactions/day)
- Knowledge of security compliance standards (SOC 2, GDPR)
- Familiarity with monitoring tools like Prometheus and Grafana
- Strong focus on Performance Tuning & Optimization
- Hands-on Production Support (L2/L3) role
- Opportunity to work on AI-driven, cloud-native platforms
- Ideal for candidates with PostgreSQL SME-level expertise
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