Senior PostgreSQL DBA

About Arus

• Arus is a specialized software engineering firm dedicated to unlocking the true potential of enterprise data. We provide end-to-end expertise across Application Integration, DevOps-driven development, and Data Analytics.
• Our founding principle is rooted in value creation. We believe that robust software engineering is the bedrock of business growth. We operate as an extension of your internal team, bringing high-velocity development and data-driven insights to your most ambitious projects. At Arus, your vision is realized through our commitment to technical precision and operational excellence.

Criteria

• Notice: - Immediate Joiner or up to 30 days
• Should not have any accepted offer on hand.
• Should be willing to sign an agreement to pay 2x monthly salary in the event of offer-drop. The company will compensate 4x monthly salary, if we are unable to honour our offer.
• Please do not apply, if you can't meet any of the above criteria

Experience: 6 10 Years

Location: Bangalore (Work from Office)

Shift: Willing to work in shifts / on-call support

Job Description

We are looking for aSenior PostgreSQL Database Administrator (DBA)with strong hands-on expertise in PostgreSQL and Linux environments. The ideal candidate should have extensive experience managinglarge-scale production databases, handling performance tuning, high availability, and mentoring junior DBAs. Exposure toDevOps tools and Cloud platformsis a strong advantage.

Key Responsibilities

• Install, configure, administer, and maintainPostgreSQL databasesin Linux / Unix operating systems
• Own and manageproduction PostgreSQL environmentswith high availability and performance requirements
• Perform advanceddatabase monitoring, performance tuning, and query optimization
• Design and optimize complexSQL queries, functions, views, procedures, and schemas
• Implement and managebackup, restore, disaster recovery, and data retention strategies
• Handleuser access management, roles, privileges, and database security
• PerformPostgreSQL patching, version upgrades, migrations, and capacity planning
• Troubleshoot critical database issues and leadproduction incident resolution
• Work closely withapplication, DevOps, infrastructure, and cloud teams
• Mentor and guide junior DBAs, review their work, and provide technical leadership
• Contribute toDBA standards, best practices, documentation, and automation
• Participate inon-call / shift-based supportand ensure SLA compliance
• Ability to setup or contribute to the DBA capability /practice initiatives.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• 610 years of hands-on experienceas a PostgreSQL DBA
• Strong expertise inPostgreSQL SQL and internals
• Excellent hands-on experience withLinux / Unix systems
• Strong understanding of:

1. Indexing strategies
2. Query execution plans
3. Vacuum / Autovacuum tuning
4. Replication (Streaming, Logical)
5. High Availability and Failover concepts

• Proven experience working inproduction database environments
• Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving skills
• Experience in handlingperformance bottlenecks and database incidents
• Ability tolead technical discussions and guide junior team members

Good to Have (Plus Skills)

• Exposure toCloud platforms(AWS / Azure / GCP)
• Experience withDevOps concepts and tools
• CI/CD pipelines and database automation
• Monitoring tools (Prometheus, Grafana, etc.)
• Knowledge ofcontainerization(Docker / Kubernetes)
• Experience withdatabase migration tools
• Scripting experience (Shell / Python) for automation

Other Requirements

• Willingness to work fromBangalore office
• Ready forshift-based / on-call operations
• Strong communication and stakeholder coordination skills
• Team player with aproactive and ownership-driven attitude
• Ability to mentor, guide, and uplift team capability