PostgreSQL DBA II

Landis+Gyr • Milton, GA

16h • $92,000 - $116,300

About The Position

The Database Administrator II designs, develops, and implements technologies that support Landis+Gyr’s technical capabilities. The role administers, maintains, and optimizes PostgreSQL/EDB databases across enterprise environments, including production support, performance tuning, backup and recovery, high availability, disaster recovery, patching, upgrades, cloud migrations, security, monitoring, and automation. Success requires effective communication, the ability to work in a fast-paced environment, and the capacity to manage multiple concurrent projects with minimal supervision. The position involves troubleshooting database issues independently and collaborating with application and infrastructure teams.

The role supports company values and policies, performs other assigned duties, and represents the company professionally to internal and external customers. The position is based in a typical indoor office environment, primarily sitting and working at a computer. Employees may need to use safety equipment if required and must remain current with company-provided OSHA and safety training.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree.
• At least 2 years of database administration experience.
• Hands-on PostgreSQL experience.
• Strong SQL and Linux skills.
• Ability to troubleshoot database issues independently.
• Ability to collaborate with application and infrastructure teams.
• Good communication skills with team members and business contacts.
• Ability to work effectively in a fluid, fast-paced environment and manage multiple concurrent projects with minimal supervision.
• PostgreSQL Certified DBA certification.
• Ability to meet the stated physical requirements, with reasonable accommodations provided for individuals with disabilities.

Nice To Haves

• Ability to work with demanding customers and demonstrate PostgreSQL professional skills in a consulting manner.
• Ability to respond quickly and effectively to production issues and take responsibility for resolving them.

Responsibilities

• Administer, maintain, and optimize PostgreSQL/EDB databases across enterprise environments.
• Provide production support and handle performance tuning, backup and recovery, high availability, disaster recovery, patching, upgrades, cloud migrations, security, monitoring, and automation.
• Develop new databases or maintain existing databases based on specifications.
• Resolve database performance and capacity issues, replication problems, and other distributed data issues.
• Implement data models and database designs in physical databases.
• Manage the security of database structures and corporate data held in databases.
• Develop database procedures, triggers, and SQL scripts in coordination with development teams.
• Develop and maintain thorough knowledge of assigned applications, functional areas, or projects.
• Respond to production issues and take responsibility for seeing them through resolution.
• Support and adhere to company values, the Code of Conduct, and Ethics Policy.
• Perform other duties or responsibilities as assigned or required.
• Represent the company in a positive, professional manner when working with internal and external customers.
• Support ongoing health, safety, and environmental goals and stay current with company-provided OSHA and safety training.

Benefits

• Medical coverage
• Dental coverage
• Vision coverage
• Life insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Three weeks of paid time off
• Eleven paid holidays
• Tuition reimbursement
• Optional pet insurance
• Supplemental medical coverage
• Other perks intended to support employee health, wellness, and enrichment

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level