PostgreSQL Database Architect / Senior PostgreSQL Engineer

Role Summary

Seeking an experienced PostgreSQL Database Architect with strong expertise in PostgreSQL 14/15/16/17, Kubernetes, High Availability, Disaster Recovery, and production support. The role involves database architecture, implementation, upgrades, performance tuning, troubleshooting, and support of mission-critical banking platforms.

Key Skills & Responsibilities

• Architect and administer PostgreSQL databases
• Design and manage High Availability (HA), replication, backup, recovery, and DR solutions.
• Deploy and manage PostgreSQL on Kubernetes and containerized environments.
• Perform project planning, risk assessment, blueprint preparation, performance testing, and production go-live activities.
• Lead database upgrades, DR drills, hotfix deployments, and weekend maintenance activities.
• Act as L2/L3 escalation point for critical incidents, conduct RCA, and implement permanent fixes.
• Collaborate with application, infrastructure, DevOps, security teams, and business stakeholders.

Required Skills

• PostgreSQL 14/15/16/17
• Kubernetes
• HA/DR, Backup & Recovery