PDQ
Senior Database Administrator
RemoteUnited States only
- Role
- DevOps
- Experience
- Senior
- Employment
- Full-time
Salary not disclosed
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No BS summary
Senior Database Administrator with 6+ years of experience managing large-scale SaaS databases, specifically PostgreSQL in high-volume OLTP environments. Requires proficiency in SQL tuning, query optimization, schema design, and automation scripting (Bash/Python). Must be based in one of PDQ's eligible US states.
Core skills
PostgreSQLSQL performance tuningdatabase administration
Required skills
SQLBashPython
Optional skills
GCPCloud SQLDockerKubernetesPrometheusGrafanaGCP SQL Query InsightsPostgreSQL WAL
Required languages
English
What you'll do
- Designing and implementing database architecture solutions that scale with our growing SaaS platform
- Leading database performance tuning, optimization, and troubleshooting initiatives
- Investigating and resolving complex production database performance and availability issues, including identifying root causes, mitigating incidents, and driving long-term improvements
- Collaborating with software development teams to optimize database queries and schema designs
- Collaborating with DevOps teams to automate routine database administration tasks and maintenance procedures
- Extending and maintaining database observability tools to monitor performance and capacity, and analyze historical data to identify trends and proactively address issues
- Implementing and maintaining database security measures and access controls
- Mentoring and teaching engineering teams in writing optimized and performant database queries
What they require
- 6+ years of experience managing databases at scale
- Experience working in SaaS environment with high-availability requirements
- Strong grasp of OLTP databases, specifically PostgreSQL in high-volume environments
- Experience with database replication, partitioning, sharding and clustering
- Proficiency in SQL performance tuning, query optimization and schema design
- Experience with automation tools and scripting languages (Bash, Python, or similar)
- Knowledge of backup and recovery tools and methodologies
- Ownership: You take responsibility for projects, drive results, and deliver on commitments
- Honesty: You demonstrate integrity, transparency, and ethical behavior in all interactions
- Collaboration: You work effectively with cross-functional teams and foster a culture of teamwork
- Improvement: You continuously seek opportunities for growth, innovation, and personal development
- Detail-oriented, organized and a good team player
- Independent, highly motivated, and solution-driven mentality to all activities
- Excellent interpersonal skillset, particularly with the ability to build authentic business relationships
Benefits
- 4-Day Work Week
- Equity Participation
- Managers who champion professional development
- 100% Premium Coverage for medical, dental and vision for you and your dependents
- 100% Premium Coverage for Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, Life, and AD&D Insurance
- Company Match of the first 6% of your employee deferrals
- Flexible Paid Time Off Policy that treats you like the adult that you are
- Health Savings Account (HSA) and wellness incentives
- Quarterly Company Values Award (team member nominated)
- Equal Opportunity Employer
PDQ, founded in Salt Lake City, UT, USA, makes device management simple, secure, and Pretty Damn Quick. IT teams use our products to reduce complexity, improve efficiency, and enhance control in their unique environments. We are backed by TA Associates and Berkshire Partners, top-tier global private equity firms.
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