Senior DBA - PostgreSQL, RDS & DevOps Tooling

This is a remote position. About the Role We are seeking two to three experienced Database Administrators (DBAs) to support a major database upgrade project. You will play a critical role in planning, executing, and validating the migration of our PostgreSQL and AWS RDS environments—ensuring high availability, minimal downtime, and data integrity throughout the process. 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 run books. Perform pre- and post-upgrade health checks, validation, and performance bench-marking. 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. Write and maintain   Bash scripts   to automate routine DBA tasks and upgrade steps. Manage version-controlled scripts, run books, and configs using   GitHub . What You'll Need Must-Have: 5+ years   of hands-on DBA experience with   PostgreSQL   in production environments. Strong 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 backup, recovery, and point-in-time restore procedures. Solid understanding of high availability and disaster recovery configurations. Proficient in writing   Bash shell scripts   for automation, health checks, and scheduled tasks. Hands-on experience with   GitHub   for source control, pull requests, and branching strategies. Strong communication skills and ability to work within a distributed remote team. Experience with   AWS Aurora PostgreSQL . Familiarity with   Terraform   or   CloudFormation   for infrastructure provisioning. Experience with database monitoring tools (e.g., pgBadger, Datadog, CloudWatch Insights). Knowledge of geological, logical replication, or blue-green deployment strategies. AWS certifications (e.g.,   AWS Certified Database – Specialty ). Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and infrastructure-as-code tools. Why Aspire In addition to a competitive long-term total compensation package with salary and performance-based bonus, we have a reward philosophy that goes beyond compensation. Be part of a   remote-first   organization where flexibility is embraced. Work and learn alongside talented engineers and technology leaders. Explore opportunities to learn and grow through technical and non-technical training programs. Gain   global exposure   by working on products with international teams and clients Attend virtual and in-person international technology conferences to expand your knowledge and network.