Position: PostgreSQL Engineer
Location: Phoenix, AZ - Hybrid 3x week
Employment Type: 6 month CTH
Seniority: Mid to Senior; 5+ years experience
Our client is a leading financial institution committed to providing innovative financial solutions and services.
Job Summary
The PostgreSQL Database Engineer will be responsible for the design, implementation, maintenance, and optimization of PostgreSQL databases. This role requires a deep understanding of database architecture, performance tuning, and security best practices. The ideal candidate will have experience working in a large-scale financial environment and possess strong problem-solving skills.
Key Responsibilities
- Database Design and Implementation: Design and implement PostgreSQL databases to support various applications and services within the financial institute.
- Performance Tuning: Monitor and optimize database performance, including query optimization, indexing, and resource management.
- Security Management: Implement and maintain database security measures to protect sensitive financial data, including encryption, access controls, and compliance with industry standards.
- Backup and Recovery: Develop and manage backup and recovery strategies to ensure data integrity and availability.
- Database Maintenance: Perform regular maintenance tasks such as updates, patches, and configuration changes to ensure database stability and performance.
- Collaboration: Work closely with application developers, system administrators, and other stakeholders to ensure seamless integration and operation of database systems.
- Troubleshooting: Diagnose and resolve database-related issues, providing timely support to minimize downtime and impact on business operations.
- Documentation: Maintain comprehensive documentation of database configurations, procedures, and best practices.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
- Minimum of 5 years of experience as a PostgreSQL Database Engineer or similar role.
- Experience with Unix Command Lines
- Strong Communication skills
- Ability to work on a W2 without sponsorship; cannot work C2C or 1099
