Postgre SQL Database Admin

We're Hiring: Senior Database Administrator - Postgre SQL (Contractual Role)

Location: Remote (India)

Duration: 4–6 Months (Contract / Contract-to-Hire)

Joining: Immediate to max. 10 days preferred

Experience: 5 to 9 Years

Interview Rounds: 2 (Technical – Virtual)

About the Role

We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Database Administrator to join our team on a contract or contract-to-hire basis. This individual will work on a range of SQL and PostgreSQL administration tasks, manage Azure SQL databases, and support database migrations, security, and performance tuning for enterprise-grade systems.

Key Responsibilities

Configure and manage Microsoft SQL Server and Azure SQL instances across Dev/QA/Production.

Optimize and redesign database systems to improve performance and support automation.

Administer PostgreSQL environments – including performance tuning, architecture, and security.

Provide support for replication, CDC, TDE, and in-transit encryption.

Perform code reviews and collaborate with developers to enforce SQL best practices.

Manage database migrations from MSSQL to PostgreSQL.

Provide on-call support and coordinate with global teams.

Evaluate and recommend new database technologies and architectures.

Support backup, disaster recovery, and restoration strategies.

Required Qualifications

5+ years of hands-on experience with MSSQL Server database design and optimization.

3+ years managing Microsoft Azure database solutions.

Solid experience with T-SQL, stored procedures, execution plans, and SQL jobs.

Strong experience with PostgreSQL installation, tuning, and management.

Experience with alternative SQL/NoSQL systems (e.g., MongoDB, MySQL).

Comfortable working in Linux environments.

Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.

Preferred Skills

Experience with Microsoft Active Directory / Azure AD for managing database access.

Background in security-focused database design: RBAC, encryption, auditing.

Proficiency in at least one high-level programming language (e.g., Python, C#, etc.)

Why Apply?

Opportunity to work on cutting-edge, enterprise-grade cloud and on-prem databases.

Exposure to hybrid environments (MSSQL + PostgreSQL + Azure).

Potential for contract extension or conversion to full-time based on performance.

Fast-paced, tech-driven culture with global stakeholder interaction.

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