About the Role
As a Database Administrator (DBA), you will be responsible for supporting a
major database upgrade project—planning, executing, and validating the migration of our
PostgreSQL and AWS RDS environments. You will ensure high availability, minimal
downtime, and data integrity throughout the process, with a focus on database
architecture, upgrade strategy, performance tuning, and RDS service management
throughout the upgrade lifecycle.
What You'll Do
• Lead and execute major PostgreSQL and AWS RDS database version upgrades.
• Develop and maintain detailed upgrade plans, rollback procedures, and operational
runbook.
• Perform pre- and post-upgrade database health checks, validation, and performance
benchmark.
• Monitor, tune, and optimize database performance during and after migration.
• Collaborate with application, infrastructure, and DevOps teams to coordinate
upgrade activities.
• Schedule and execute critical tasks during designated low-traffic maintenance
windows.
• Document all procedures, configurations, and changes in a clear,
auditable manner.
• (Role B only) Write and maintain Bash scripts to automate routine DBA tasks and
upgrade steps.
• (Role B only) Manage version-controlled scripts, runbook, and configs using GitHub.
What You'll Need
• 5+ years of hands-on DBA experience with PostgreSQL in production environments.
• Robust experience with AWS RDS (PostgreSQL engine) and related services (RDS
Proxy, Parameter Groups, CloudWatch, Snapshots, Multi-AZ).
• Proven track record of managing major database version upgrades with minimal
disruption.
• Proficiency in query optimization, indexing strategies, vacuum/analyze tuning, and
connection management.
• Experience with database backup, recovery, and point-in-time restore procedures.
• Solid understanding of high availability and disaster recovery configurations.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work within a distributed remote team.
• Experience with AW
📌 PostgreSQL DBA (India)
🏢 Astek
📍 India