Contract

Senior Database Administrator / Database Architect (PostgreSQL)

Posted by Lucas Group • Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

📍 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 🕒 February 24, 2026

About the Role

We have partnered with our client in their search for a Senior, hands-on Database Administrator / Database Architect to support the modernization, stabilization, and performance optimization of a shared database environment supporting multiple applications and teams. This role will work closely with Java-based microservice development teams, legacy .NET application teams, and the internal DBA group to improve database reliability, scalability, and day-to-day operability.

Responsibilities

  • - Hands-on support for PostgreSQL (AWS RDS) databases backing Java microservices
    - Query optimization, indexing, and concurrency troubleshooting
    - Incremental architecture improvements and modernization
    - Performance and reliability optimization
    - Observability improvements, dashboards, alerts, and runbooks
    - Close collaboration with development and DBA teams
  • Skills Required

  • - Strong hands-on PostgreSQL experience (AWS ...
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