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Senior Database Administrator / Database Architect (PostgreSQL)

Date Posted: Jan 28, 2026

Job #1685625
Contract
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
65 - 70 per hour (USD)

We have partnered with our client in their search for a Senior, hands-on Database Administrator / Database Architect to support the modernization, stabilization, and performance optimization of a shared database environment supporting multiple applications and teams. This role will work closely with Java-based microservice development teams, legacy .NET application teams, and the internal DBA group to improve database reliability, scalability, and day-to-day operability.

Responsibilities

  • - Hands-on support for PostgreSQL (AWS RDS) databases backing Java microservices
    - Query optimization, indexing, and concurrency troubleshooting
    - Incremental architecture improvements and modernization
    - Performance and reliability optimization
    - Observability improvements, dashboards, alerts, and runbooks
    - Close collaboration with development and DBA teams

Skills Required

  • - Strong hands-on PostgreSQL experience (AWS RDS preferred)
    - Experience working with Java-based applications
    - Proven performance tuning and troubleshooting skills
    - Experience with caching strategies such as Redis
    - Strong collaboration and communication skills
  • Nice to Have
    - CI/CD integration for database changes
    - Datadog or similar observability tools
    - DBA + developer background
    - Consulting or contract experience

Education & Work Experience

  • - BS Engineering/Computer Science or equivalent experience required
  • - 3+ year experience required

Title Senior Database Administrator / Database Architect (PostgreSQL)

Location remote

Client Industry Healthcare

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