Senior Database Administrator

About the Role: We are looking for an exceptional Senior Database Administrator who can lead our data infrastructure strategy while mentoring team members. You will be responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining our PostgreSQL database systems that power our AI-driven job portal. Key Responsibilities: • Lead database architecture decisions for our PostgreSQL infrastructure on AWS RDS • Design and implement data solutions for analytics, reporting, and AI model training • Develop and maintain database performance monitoring and optimization strategies using Prisma ORM insights • Create and enforce database security policies and compliance standards • Mentor junior DBAs and collaborate with development teams on data modeling • Implement disaster recovery and business continuity solutions on AWS • Drive database optimization initiatives to support Claude AI integrations • Manage database migrations using Prisma, upgrades, and capacity planning Technical Requirements: • 8+ years of experience as a Database Administrator • Expert-level knowledge of PostgreSQL (primary requirement) • Strong experience with AWS RDS, Aurora, and cloud database management • Proficiency in performance tuning, query optimization, and indexing strategies • Experience with Prisma ORM and database schema design • Knowledge of Redis for caching and session management • Familiarity with database replication, clustering, and high availability on AWS Qualifications: • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field • AWS certifications (Solutions Architect, Database Specialty) preferred • PostgreSQL certifications preferred • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills • Excellent communication and leadership abilities • Experience with ETL processes and data pipeline management