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PostgreSQL Developer/Database Engineer |

MetaSense, Inc.United States🇺🇸United States

Why this role stands out

Elevate your career with this remote opportunity at MetaSense, Inc., where you will design and optimize enterprise-scale PostgreSQL solutions while enjoying the flexibility of a fully distributed work environment. This role is perfect for a skilled Database Engineer eager to tackle complex architectural challenges and drive high-impact data performance. Apply today to take the next step in your professional journey and contribute to cutting-edge database innovation.

Quick overview

SeniorityMid Senior
Work modeRemote
LocationUnited States
DockerMicroservicesSQLSpringSpring BootAWSETLEncryptionAnsibleAzureBashGinGitHub ActionsGoogle CloudJavaJenkinsKafkaKubernetesPostgreSQLPythonRESTTerraform

Job description

Title: PostgreSQL Developer/Database Engineer
Location: Remote
Duration: Long Term (12+ months)
Interview Mode: Video
Note: We would need a profile who can contribute both as a PostgreSQL Developer & Database Engineer.
Job Description
We are seeking an experienced PostgreSQL Developer / Database Engineer to design, develop, optimize, and support enterprise-scale PostgreSQL solutions. The ideal candidate has strong expertise in database architecture, performance tuning, data integration, and cloud-native database platforms.
Database Design and Data Modeling
Logical and physical data modeling, normalization and denormalization, entity-relationship modeling, partitioning strategies, and scalable schema design.
SQL Development and Query Optimization
Advanced SQL and PL/pgSQL, CTEs, window functions, stored procedures, views, materialized views, and execution-plan analysis.
Performance Tuning and Indexing
B-Tree, Hash, GIN, GiST, and BRIN indexes; VACUUM optimization; statistics management; memory tuning; and performance troubleshooting.
High Availability, Replication, and Scalability
Streaming and logical replication, failover, disaster recovery, read replicas, backup and recovery, and horizontal and vertical scaling.
PostgreSQL Tooling
pgAdmin, psql, pg_dump, pg_restore, monitoring tools, WAL management, and migration utilities.
Data Quality and Governance
Metadata management, lineage, profiling, validation, reconciliation, and lifecycle management.
ETL / ELT
Kafka, CDC, batch and real-time pipelines, integration frameworks, and event-driven architectures.
Programming and Application Development
Python, Java, SQL, Bash, Spring Boot, REST APIs, microservices, Docker, and Kubernetes.
Cloud Technologies
AWS RDS, Aurora PostgreSQL, Azure Database for PostgreSQL, Google Cloud SQL, Terraform, and CI/CD.
Data Security
RBAC, encryption at rest and in transit, auditing, compliance, and PHI, PII, and PCI protection.
Highly Desired
Healthcare experience, database migrations, DevOps automation, GitHub Actions, Jenkins, Azure DevOps, and Ansible.
Soft Skills
Problem-solving, communication, stakeholder engagement, leadership, accountability, and teamwork.
Preferred Qualifications
5+ years of PostgreSQL experience, preferably in enterprise-scale database environments.

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