Postgres AWS Database Engineer (Remote)

We are seeking a qualified and proactive PostgreSQL Database Engineer with hands-on experience in AWS RDS and Aurora to manage PostgreSQL infrastructure, tune performance, and contribute to database design and code reviews to ensure scalable, efficient, and maintainable data solutions.

Requirements

• Administer, monitor, and optimize PostgreSQL databases running on Amazon RDS and Aurora.
• Perform regular database maintenance tasks, including backup validation, replication checks, patching, and upgrades.
• Collaborate with developers to optimize SQL and database objects, maintain PL/pgSQL routines, and contribute to data modeling initiatives to enhance performance.
• Set up and fine-tune database performance metrics, logs, and alerts using AWS CloudWatch, pg_stat_statements, and other tools.
• Identify and improve slow-running queries.
• Implement and manage access control, auditing, and security policies in line with organizational standards.
• Create and maintain database documentation and deployment scripts.
• Contribute to and follow best practices for schema changes, migrations, and version control of database objects (GitHub experience is a plus).
• Contribute to DevOps processes, including database CI/CD and automation of schema deployment automation.

Benefits

• Flexible hours
• 33 vacation days
• Access to Open Up
• Corporate discounts
• Tech equipment
• Referral bonuses
• Dog-friendly HQ