Guidepoint - Senior Database Administrator - PostgreSQL

Overview : Guidepoint is an enterprise software organization embarking on a modernization strategy from a legacy monolith to a cloud-native, Kubernetes-based environment. With multiple product and platform teams delivering reusable services across the enterprise, We are seeking a highly experienced PostgreSQL Database Administrator and Architect to design, operate, and evolve PostgreSQL platforms that support cloud-native, microservices-based applications. This role is critical to ensuring our data layer is scalable, resilient, secure, and aligned with Kubernetes-driven architectures. You will work closely with platform engineering, DevOps, SRE, and application teams to design PostgreSQL architectures that seamlessly support containerized workloads, distributed systems, and high-throughput microservices. This is a hands-on leadership role requiring deep PostgreSQL expertise combined with modern cloud and Kubernetes experience. This role is essential for driving modernization, reducing duplication, accelerating delivery, and building a cohesive, future-ready enterprise architecture. This is a remote role based in India , with our primary hub in Pune. What You'll Do : - Design, deploy, and administer PostgreSQL databases supporting cloud-native applications and microservices. - Manage Azure Database for PostgreSQL (Flexible Server and Hyperscale/Citus), ensuring high availability, scalability, and disaster recovery. - Monitor, troubleshoot, and optimize database performance for mission-critical production environments. - Lead database modernization initiatives, including migrations from on-premises and legacy platforms to Azure. - Partner with Platform Engineering, DevOps, and SRE teams to enable automated deployments and infrastructure best practices. - Develop and maintain backup, recovery, security, and compliance strategies. - Build automation using Infrastructure as Code (Terraform/Bicep) and scripting languages such as Python, Bash, or PowerShell. - Establish monitoring, alerting, and operational best practices for PostgreSQL platforms. - Provide technical leadership and mentor engineers on PostgreSQL administration, performance tuning, and database best practices. Required Technical Qualifications : - 8+ years of experience administering PostgreSQL databases in enterprise production environments. - Strong expertise in PostgreSQL performance tuning, replication, backup & recovery, security, and high availability. - Hands-on experience with Azure Database for PostgreSQL (Flexible Server and/or Hyperscale/Citus). - Experience supporting cloud-native applications running in Azure. - Strong troubleshooting skills across database and infrastructure layers. - Experience with Infrastructure as Code tools such as Terraform or Bicep. - Scripting experience using Python, Bash, or PowerShell. - Experience working alongside DevOps, Platform Engineering, and SRE teams. - Experience supporting CI/CD and automated deployment practices. - Experience using AI-powered tools to improve PostgreSQL administration, troubleshooting, and operational efficiency. What We Offer : - Competitive compensation - Employee medical coverage - Central office location - Entrepreneurial environment, autonomy, and fast decisions - Casual work environment