Kshema - PostgreSQL Database Administrator (5-8 yrs)

At Kshema, we are re-imagining agricultural insurance with the power of Public Cloud, GIS, Remote sensing and cutting-edge AI-based algorithms to assess, model and price insurance risks for farmers adequately. We are taking the latest advances in Mobile, Geospatial technologies and the web to empower the next generation of agricultural insurance.

Job Summary :

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced PostgreSQL DBA to join our dynamic team. In this role, you will be responsible for the day-to-day production operational tasks, database administration, architecture, and automation of database services and solutions. You will play a crucial role in ensuring the performance, reliability, and security of our PostgreSQL databases, which are critical to our innovative agricultural insurance platform.

Key Responsibilities :

- Manage and maintain PostgreSQL databases (versions 12+, 13, 14) in production environments.

- Perform database installations, upgrades, and patching.

- Implement and manage High Availability (HA) solutions for PostgreSQL databases.

- Monitor database performance and proactively identify and resolve performance bottlenecks.

- Ensure data integrity and security through robust backup and recovery strategies.

- Implement and maintain database security policies and procedures.

- Perform database performance tuning and query optimization using native monitoring and troubleshooting tools.

- Analyze and optimize SQL queries to improve performance.

- Conduct performance testing and capacity planning.

- Implement and manage comprehensive backup and restore strategies using tools like pg_dump and physical backup solutions.

- Perform regular backup testing and disaster recovery drills.

- Configure and manage PostgreSQL replication and failover mechanisms.

- Ensure seamless failover and minimize downtime in case of database failures.

- Manage PostgreSQL databases on cloud platforms (AWS, Azure), including cloud DB technologies like RDS and Aurora (highly desirable).

- Optimize cloud database configurations for performance and cost-effectiveness.

- Develop and maintain scripts for database automation tasks (Bash, Python, Git).

- Automate routine database maintenance and administration tasks.

- Collaborate with development and operations teams to ensure smooth database operations.

- Provide technical support and guidance to developers and other stakeholders.

- Document database configurations, procedures, and troubleshooting steps.

- Demonstrate excellent written and verbal communication.

Required Skills & Experience :

- 5+ years of experience as a PostgreSQL DBA (versions 12+, 13, 14).

- Proven experience managing HA solutions for PostgreSQL.

- Strong experience with backup and restore procedures (pg_dump, physical backup tools).

- Expertise in database performance tuning and SQL query optimization.

- Experience with PostgreSQL replication and failover.

- Experience with scripting and task automation (Bash, Python, Git).

- Experience with performance tuning and query optimization using native monitoring and troubleshooting tools.

- Ability to organize and plan work independently.

- Ability to work in a rapidly changing environment.

- Ability to multi-task and context-switch effectively between different activities and teams.

- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

- Flexible, team player, and "get-it-done" personality.

- Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure), including cloud DB technologies (RDS, Aurora).

- Experience with container technologies (Docker, Kubernetes).

- Networking knowledge related to databases (Linux iptables, DNS, load balancers).