Designation : PostgreSQL Database Administrator.
Location : Wadgaonsheri, Pune.
Experience : 5 to 10 yrs.
Type : On site, Full :
We are looking for a highly skilled Senior PostgreSQL Database Administrator with 7-10 years of experience, ideally within the insuretech or insurance domain.
This is a critical role responsible for ensuring the integrity, performance, and scalability of our PostgreSQL environments including advanced time-series workloads with TimescaleDB and high availability via Patroni.
You will also play a key role in implementing and maintaining observability and alerting solutions, with a preference for OpenTelemetry, though experience with Prometheus, Grafana, or SigNoz is also highly valued.
You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver resilient data infrastructure for mission-critical Responsibilities :
Database Deployment & Management :
- Design, deploy, and maintain robust PostgreSQL clusters in production and staging environments.
High Availability :
Configure, manage, and monitor Patroni-based PostgreSQL clusters to ensure automatic failover and minimal downtime.Time-Series Data :
Implement and optimize TimescaleDB for handling large-scale time-series data and analytics.Performance Tuning :
Monitor database health, analyze performance, tune queries, and optimize indexes to ensure peak performance.Backup & Disaster Recovery :
Develop and automate backup, restore, and disaster recovery processes that meet compliance and business requirements.Observability & Alerting :
Integrate, configure, and manage observability solutions using OpenTelemetry (preferred), or Prometheus, Grafana, or SigNoz to ensure proactive monitoring and alerting of database health and performance.Collaboration :
Work closely with DevOps, engineering, and data teams to support application development, deployment, and incident response.Security & Compliance :
Implement and maintain database security policies and ensure compliance with industry regulations (e.g., GDPR, HIPAA).Documentation & Best Practices :
Document architecture, processes, and best practices; mentor junior team members as :Experience :
5-10 years hands-on experience as a PostgreSQL DBA, with a track record of supporting production environments.Technical Skills :
Advanced expertise with PostgreSQL administration, performance tuning, and troubleshooting.In-depth experience with TimescaleDB extension for time-series data.Hands-on experience configuring and managing Patroni for high availability.Strong SQL skills and experience with database schema design.Proficiency in observability and alerting tools : OpenTelemetry (preferred), Prometheus, Grafana, or SigNoz.Familiarity with scripting languages (e.g., Bash, Python) for automation.Cloud & Containers :
Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes) is a :Exposure in fastest growing industry.Experience in domain.Opportunity to work on innovative projects shaping the Indian insurance sector.Supportive, collaborative, and growth-oriented culture.If interested, kindly share your resume with below required details-
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