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As our PostgreSQL DBA, you will be the go-to engineer for everything data-layer: index and schema design on multi-terabyte tables, query optimization for application teams, connection pooling, upgrades, and migrations. Our PostgreSQL runs on Amazon Aurora — operating a large, fast-growing fleet consistently: turning one-off procedures into reliable automation, keeping dozens of clusters healthy at once, and helping developers use the database well. You'll split your time between a support rotation for incoming developer requests and longer-cycle reliability and automation projects.
In this role, you will also be responsible to:
Own day-to-day PostgreSQL operations across all production data centers: index creation on large/partitioned tables, query-plan analysis, schema reviews, data migrations.
Partner with application teams on data-model decisions — design, partitioning, retention, consolidation vs. standalone clusters — and push back with data when a design won't scale.
Operate and tune Aurora PostgreSQL: parameter groups, replicas, failover behavior, capacity planning.
Run and evolve our PgBouncer connection-pooling layer.
Turn manual runbooks into released, repeatable automation: seamless upgrade, switchover, database/user provisioning, grants management (Terraform + Ansible).
Drive incident response and RCAs for database-related issues, and land the follow-up actions.
Maintain and improve database observability (postgres_exporter, VictoriaMetrics dashboards and alerts).
Take part in the team's duty rotation handling developer requests, with protected focus time off-duty.
5+ years of hands-on operational PostgreSQL experience (DBA / database reliability role).
Strong command of query plans, indexing strategy, and performance work on multi-TB tables.
Production experience with managed PostgreSQL (Aurora or RDS) and a clear-eyed view of its constraints.
Working proficiency with Terraform and Infrastructure-as-Code practices; comfortable in Linux.
Experience with connection pooling (PgBouncer or similar) in production.
Practical experience with logical replication, major-version upgrades, and low-downtime migration techniques.
Scripting ability (Bash, Python or GO) and an automation-first mindset.
Experience with cloud infrastructure (AWS preferred); strong incident-management and RCA skills.
Operational exposure to ClickHouse, OpenSearch, or Redis/Valkey, Neo4j.
Kubernetes fundamentals (our poolers, proxies, and exporters run on EKS).
Experience with Vault, ArgoCD, or GitOps workflows.
Comfort using AI coding assistants to accelerate routine analysis and tooling.
AWS • Aurora PostgreSQL • Kubernetes • PgBouncer • Terraform • Ansible • VictoriaMetrics • Vault • Linux
(REQ ID: 2960)
Skills Required
- 5+ years of hands-on operational PostgreSQL experience in a DBA or database reliability role
- Strong command of query plans, indexing strategy, and performance optimization for multi-terabyte tables
- Production experience with managed PostgreSQL, preferably Amazon Aurora or Amazon RDS
- Working proficiency with Terraform and infrastructure-as-code practices
- Comfort working in Linux environments
- Production experience with connection pooling such as PgBouncer
- Experience with logical replication, major-version upgrades, and low-downtime migration techniques
- Scripting ability in Bash, Python, or Go
- Experience with cloud infrastructure, preferably AWS
- Strong incident-management and root-cause-analysis skills
- Operational exposure to ClickHouse, OpenSearch, Redis/Valkey, or Neo4j
- Kubernetes fundamentals, particularly EKS-based infrastructure
- Experience with Vault, ArgoCD, or GitOps workflows
- Comfort using AI coding assistants for analysis and tooling
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Healthcare Strength — Health insurance is highlighted as robust, with comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and mental health/EAP support. Employer materials and public benefit listings position healthcare as a standout element of the package.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time off is portrayed as generous, featuring unlimited or flexible PTO in some regions and monthly global days off in addition to holidays. These programs signal a recharge-friendly approach to work-life balance.
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Parental & Family Support — Parental leave is consistently described as strong, with supportive maternity and paternity programs. Family support appears alongside core benefits such as health coverage and equity.
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What We Do
The leader in enterprise automation, Workato helps organizations work faster and smarter without compromising security and governance. Built for Business and IT users, Workato is trusted by over 7,000 of the world's top brands like Gitlab, Toast, Broadcom, Intuit, Autodesk, and HubSpot. Leaders use Workato to automate key processes like Order to Cash, Speed to Lead, HR Onboarding and Offboarding and more.
Why Work With Us
Here at Workato, we are a team moved by innovation — a passion to create the best possible way and the drive to continue to make it better. We also believe in the power of our team, knowing that we only succeed if we all succeed together. Our team uses seven operating principles to help us make better decisions, work as a team, and have fun.
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