Senior Database Administrator
CirrusLabs is looking for a Senior Database Administrator to lead PostgreSQL performance tuning and AWS RDS operations. You will manage schema migrations, optimize query performance, and define scaling strategies for cloud databases. The role requires deep expertise in Amazon Aurora and PostgreSQL internals to maintain high-availability systems. You will also mentor engineers and document best practices within a collaborative, values-driven team.
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Experience
5+ years
Function
Engineering
Work mode
Onsite, India
Company
Tier 2
What you will work on
CirrusLabs is looking for a Senior Database Administrator to lead PostgreSQL performance tuning and AWS RDS operations. You will manage schema migrations, optimize query performance, and define scaling strategies for cloud databases. The role requires deep expertise in Amazon Aurora and PostgreSQL internals to maintain high-availability systems. You will also mentor engineers and document best practices within a collaborative, values-driven team.
TAL's take
Solid, well-defined technical scope for a senior DBA role in a professional services context.
Excellent detail provided on specific database performance, migration, and operational tasks.
Must haves
- 5+ years experience as database engineer or administrator
- 3+ years experience managing PostgreSQL on AWS RDS or Aurora
- Deep understanding of PostgreSQL internals and query planning
- Experience with production performance tuning under load
- Experience with high migration velocity and zero-downtime patterns
- Strong communication skills for documenting playbooks and mentoring
Tools and skills
About the company
Established digital transformation services company, not a Tier 1 product entity.