Job Description
Role: Database Administrator
Location: Austin, TX
* this role is not open to any sponsorship at this time
Orama has partnered with an Austin-based startup and we are looking to hire a SR PostgreSQL DBA. This team is building a modern platform for debt collection agencies that replaces legacy systems with automated outreach and real-time workflows. It's a data-heavy product, and Postgres sits at the center of it.
What You'll Do:
- Manage and tune PostgreSQL across all environments
- Administer AWS RDS (backups, snapshots, parameter groups, multi-AZ, maintenance windows)
- Improve performance on high-wire workloads tied to messaging and automation pipelines
- Write, review, and optimize complex SQL for product features and reporting
- Troubleshoot issues like locks, vacuum behavior, indexing, replication lag, and I/O bottlenecks
- Automate routine DBA tasks and keep documentation clean and up to date
What We're Looking For:
- 5+ years running PostgreSQL in production at scale
- Strong skills in indexing strategy, query planning, and vacuum tuning
- Experience with AWS RDS for PostgreSQL
- Ability to write and debug complex SQL
- Solid Linux troubleshooting experience
Work Environment:
- Remote on Wednesday, in office 9:30am - 3:30pm Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday
If you are interested in learning more, please apply!
Job Tags
Part time, Work at office, Remote work, Monday to Friday,