Postgres DBA
Spinnaker Support · United States
- Hybrid
- Full-time
- $165,000 / year
- United States
Job highlights
- Lead PostgreSQL architecture and design for complex environments.
- Provide expert-level database support and advisory services.
- Troubleshoot and optimize PostgreSQL performance and reliability.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams for customer success.
- Mentor junior engineers and drive team development.
About the role
PostgreSQL Technical Solution Architect
Spinnaker Support is a leading global provider of enterprise software support, managed services, and consulting. We serve over 1,300 organizations in 104 countries, offering exceptional, customized services to ensure operational success. We are proud to be the industry’s highest-rated provider for third-party software support services for Oracle, SAP, Microsoft, VMWare, Postgres, and Salesforce.
About the Role
Spinnaker Support has an immediate need for a PostgreSQL Technical Solution Architect (TSA) to join our team in the United States. The TSA will possess deep technical expertise across PostgreSQL database technologies, enterprise open-source ecosystems, and associated high availability, performance, migration, and cloud-native architectures. The TSA will engage in critical aspects of database support delivery and solution lifecycle management, including technical analysis, architecture design, migration planning, performance optimization, troubleshooting, implementation, customer advisory, team development, and pre-sales support activities. The TSA will act as a trusted advisor to customers and internal teams, providing expert-level architectural guidance for complex PostgreSQL environments across on-premises, hybrid, and cloud deployments. The role requires the ability to manage technical compliance, operational resilience, and best practices throughout all stages of the database lifecycle.
This role is fully remote but must be based in the US.
Required Experience / Education Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience
- 15+ years of database administration, architecture, or support experience
- 10+ years hands-on PostgreSQL experience in enterprise environments
- Strong experience with PostgreSQL performance tuning, HA/DR, replication, backup/recovery, and security
- Engagement in Postgres Community as a contributor or reviewer.
- Experience with PostgreSQL migrations from Oracle, SQL Server, or other commercial databases
Preferred Experience
- Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP
- Experience with enterprise PostgreSQL distributions such as EDB, Crunchy Data, or similar
- PostgreSQL or cloud certifications preferred
Essential Functions And Responsibilities
- Provide technical expertise required by the application support team.
- Troubleshoot customer issues in an environment where online and remotely connected to the customer’s systems.
- Drive customer satisfaction by tracking issues from start to closure.
- Lead architecture and design discussions for enterprise PostgreSQL solutions.
- Serve as the technical lead and trusted advisor for complex customer engagements.
- Collaborate with engineering, support, delivery, and sales teams to ensure successful customer outcomes.
- Mentor junior engineers and contribute to team capability development.
- Participate in escalation handling for critical production issues and provide advanced troubleshooting support.
- Identify opportunities for automation, operational efficiency, and process improvement.
- Occasional after hours, weekends, and holiday support, including participating in on-call rotation.
Required Competencies (Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities)
- Expert-level understanding of PostgreSQL architecture, internals, administration, and ecosystem tooling.
- Strong understanding of replication technologies, clustering, connection pooling, backup/recovery, and observability frameworks.
- Experience with Linux system administration and scripting.
- Knowledge of Kubernetes, containers, and cloud-native database deployments is highly desirable.
- Flexibility, adaptability, and ability to work effectively in ambiguous or rapidly evolving environments.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong remote working discipline with the ability to independently manage customer and internal deliverables.
Preferred Technical Experience
- PostgreSQL
- Patroni, PgBouncer, HAProxy
- Streaming Replication and Logical Replication
- Backup technologies such as pgBackRest or Barman
- Monitoring tools such as Prometheus, Grafana, and ELK
- Cloud database services including Amazon RDS/Aurora PostgreSQL, Azure Database for PostgreSQL, and Google Cloud SQL
- Database migration and schema conversion tools
- Infrastructure automation using Ansible, Terraform, or similar tools
- Kubernetes operators for PostgreSQL
Compensation
Spinnaker Support is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. Compensation will be in line with the labor market data and the location in which the position is filled. Final compensation will be determined by factors such as education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the candidate, and alignment with labor market data and geographic location.
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Key skills/competency
- PostgreSQL DBA
- Technical Solution Architect
- Database Administration
- Performance Tuning
- High Availability (HA)
- Disaster Recovery (DR)
- Replication
- Backup and Recovery
- Cloud Architecture
- Linux System Administration
Skills & topics
- PostgreSQL
- DBA
- Technical Solution Architect
- Database Administration
- Performance Tuning
- High Availability
- Disaster Recovery
- Replication
- Cloud
- AWS
- Azure
- GCP
- Linux
- Kubernetes
- Enterprise Software
- Remote
- US
How to get hired
- Tailor your resume: Highlight your 15+ years of database experience, especially 10+ years in PostgreSQL, and specific skills in HA/DR, replication, and migrations.
- Showcase community involvement: Emphasize any contributions or reviewer roles within the Postgres community to demonstrate passion and expertise.
- Prepare for technical deep-dives: Be ready to discuss PostgreSQL internals, performance tuning, cloud deployments (AWS, Azure, GCP), and migration strategies.
- Demonstrate remote work discipline: Highlight your ability to manage deliverables independently and communicate effectively in a remote setting.
- Research Spinnaker Support: Understand their customer-centric approach and expertise in enterprise software support.
Technical preparation
Behavioral questions
Frequently asked questions
- What is the primary focus of a PostgreSQL Technical Solution Architect at Spinnaker Support?
- The PostgreSQL Technical Solution Architect (TSA) at Spinnaker Support is responsible for providing expert-level architectural guidance and technical support for complex PostgreSQL environments. This includes design, migration, performance optimization, troubleshooting, and acting as a trusted advisor to customers and internal teams.
- What are the key technical skills required for this PostgreSQL TSA role?
- Key technical skills include an expert-level understanding of PostgreSQL architecture, internals, administration, performance tuning, HA/DR, replication, backup/recovery, and security. Experience with Linux system administration and scripting is also crucial. Knowledge of cloud platforms and containerization is highly desirable.
- Is this PostgreSQL Technical Solution Architect role remote?
- Yes, this position is fully remote. However, candidates must be based in the United States.
- What is the expected salary range for the PostgreSQL Technical Solution Architect position?
- The estimated salary range for this role is $150,000 - $165,000 USD annually, based on experience, skills, and location.
- What kind of customer interaction can I expect as a PostgreSQL TSA at Spinnaker Support?
- As a TSA, you will engage directly with customers as a trusted advisor, leading architecture and design discussions, providing expert-level guidance, and assisting with complex technical challenges. You will also collaborate with internal teams to ensure successful customer outcomes.
- Does Spinnaker Support value contributions to the PostgreSQL community?
- Yes, Spinnaker Support specifically looks for candidates who have engaged with the Postgres community as a contributor or reviewer, as this demonstrates a deep passion and understanding of PostgreSQL technologies.
- What is the minimum experience required for this PostgreSQL Technical Solution Architect role?
- The role requires at least 15 years of database administration, architecture, or support experience, with a minimum of 10 years focused specifically on hands-on PostgreSQL in enterprise environments.
- Are there opportunities for professional development or mentorship in this role?
- Absolutely. The role involves mentoring junior engineers and contributing to team capability development, providing opportunities for leadership and knowledge sharing.