PostgreSQL DBA

Responsibilities

Kforce has a client that is seeking a PostgreSQL DBA in Hopkins, MN.Overview:We're looking for a seasoned PostgreSQL Database Administrator who knows their way around complex database ecosystems and can help drive our modernization efforts. The ideal candidate is fluent in PostgreSQL internals, confident implementing encryption at rest, and has hands-on experience migrating legacy Oracle databases into a modern PostgreSQL environment.Key Responsibilities:

Design, implement, and administer PostgreSQL databases across on-prem, cloud, or hybrid environments

Configure, manage, and validate PostgreSQL encryption at rest, including native methods and infrastructure-level encryption

Lead and execute Oracle-to-PostgreSQL migration projects, including schema conversion, data transformation, PL/SQL to PL/pgSQL refactoring, and optimization

Perform capacity planning, performance tuning, indexing strategies, and query optimization

Implement HA/DR solutions and backup/restore approaches

Monitor database health and troubleshoot performance, locking, and stability issues

Partner with application teams on data modeling and SQL validation

Ensure compliance with security, auditing, and regulatory requirements

Produce documentation, runbooks, and best practices Skills

5+ years as a PostgreSQL DBA

Experience implementing PostgreSQL encryption at rest

Experience with cloud-native PostgreSQL deployments

Strong hands-on Oracle-to-PostgreSQL migration experience

Deep understanding of PostgreSQL architecture, WAL, partitioning, and replication

Familiarity with security best practices

Linux, shell scripting, automation tools

Strong SQL skills

Strong communicator able to simplify complex concepts

Comfortable leading cross-functional migration efforts

Organized, detail-oriented, strong multitasking ability Preferred Qualifications:

Experience with Oracle GoldenGate, DMS, ora2pg, or migration tooling

Experience in high-availability distributed systems

Exposure to containerized or K8s-based deployments

Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines for database operations

The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.

We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.

Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.

This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.

Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.

Kforce is a professional staffing services firm offering Technology and Finance & Accounting jobs with top employers nationwide. We specialize in providing contract, contract-to-hire and direct placement opportunities, with over 50 years of experience in the staffing industry. Kforce offers many consultants comprehensive benefits depending on employment status, including medical, dental, 401(K), life insurance and disability. Our vision is to be "the firm most respected by those we serve."