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Senior NDT Inspector

Advanced Construction Technology Services
Qatar, QAT
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Senior
2 weeks ago
PostgreSQLAWS RDSBash ScriptingGitHubDatabase MigrationPerformance Tuning
Free

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Job Description

  • This is a remote position.
  • We are seeking two to three experienced Database Administrators (DBAs) to support a major database upgrade project. The successful candidates will play a critical role in planning, executing, and validating the migration of our PostgreSQL and AWS RDS environments, ensuring high availability, minimal
  • Work will primarily follow Eastern Standard Time business hours, with flexibility required to perform critical upgrade activities during low traffic windows such as late evenings or weekends.
  • In addition to core DBA responsibilities, this role requires hands on experience with Bash scripting, GitHub version control, and automation to support deployment pipelines and operational runbooks.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead and execute major PostgreSQL and AWS RDS database version upgrades
  • Develop and maintain detailed upgrade plans, rollback procedures, and runbooks
  • Perform pre and post upgrade database health checks, validation, and performance benchmarking
  • Monitor, tune, and optimize database performance during and after the migration
  • Collaborate with application, infrastructure, and DevOps teams to coordinate upgrade activities
  • Schedule and execute critical tasks during designated low traffic maintenance windows
  • Document all procedures, configurations, and changes in a clear and auditable manner
  • Write and maintain Bash scripts to automate routine DBA tasks and upgrade steps
  • Manage version controlled scripts, runbooks, and configs using GitHub

Required Qualifications

  • 5+ years of hands on DBA experience with PostgreSQL in production environments
  • Strong experience with AWS RDS (PostgreSQL engine) and related services (e.g., RDS Proxy, Parameter Groups, CloudWatch, Snapshots, Multi AZ)
  • Proven track record of managing major database version upgrades with minimal disruption
  • Proficiency in query optimization, indexing strategies, vacuum/analyze tuning, and connection management
  • Experience with database backup, recovery, and point in time restore procedures
  • Solid understanding of high availability and disaster recovery configurations
  • Strong communication skills and ability to work within a distributed remote team
  • Proficient in writing Bash shell scripts for automation, health checks, and scheduled tasks
  • Hands on experience with GitHub for source control, pull requests, and branching strategies
  • Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and infrastructure as code tools is a plus

Nice to Have

  • Experience with AWS Aurora PostgreSQL
  • Familiarity with Terraform or CloudFormation for infrastructure provisioning
  • Experience with database monitoring tools (e.g., pgBadger, Datadog, CloudWatch Insights)
  • Knowledge of pglogical, logical replication, or blue green deployment strategies
  • AWS certifications (e.g., AWS Certified Database – Specialty)

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