Required Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience with PostgreSQL, including advanced query optimization and performance tuning.
• Strong knowledge of indexing strategies, query execution plans, and database internals.
• Experience managing AWS RDS for PostgreSQL in production environments.
• Hands-on experience with AWS DMS for data migration and replication.
• Proficiency in SQL, PL/pgSQL, and scripting (Python, Bash, etc.) for automation.
• Strong experience with database backup, restore, and disaster recovery strategies.
• Ability to troubleshoot and optimize database performance under real-world constraints.
• Active or ability to obtain a TSA Clearance is required.

Preferred Qualifications (Nice to Have)

• Experience with AWS data services (Kinesis, EventBridge, Athena, Glue, Firehose).
• Familiarity with NoSQL databases (DynamoDB, Redis, etc.) in AWS environments.
• Understanding of data warehousing concepts and ETL pipelines.
• Experience with Infrastructure-as-Code (Terraform, CloudFormation).
• Exposure to CI/CD pipelines and DevOps best practices for database deployments.