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Database Administrator

Bigbear.ai -
Ashburn, VA

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Job Details

Full-time
10 days ago

Qualifications

Data model design
Version control
Continuous Delivery (CD) implementation
Data modeling projects
PostGIS
Query plan analysis
IT system monitoring
Data retrieval time improvement
Schema design
System maintenance
Stored procedures
Database server management
Programming languages
Data Architecture Design (Architecture design skills)
AWS
System deployment
Technical troubleshooting support
DevOps automation
Managing cloud database deployments
System tuning
Data analytics technologies
System performance monitoring

Full Job Description

Overview:

BigBear.ai is seeking an experienced Database Subject Matter Expert (SME) with strong Database Administrator (DBA) capabilities to join our team. The ideal candidate will specialize in PostgreSQL (RDS), bringing expertise in deployment, administration, query tuning, and database monitoring. This role requires a proactive professional capable of managing database operations, optimizing performance, and supporting application development teams.

What you will do:

Database Administration:
- Configure and administer managed PostgreSQL instances in the AWS environment.
- Maintain database security policies, including role-based access control and data encryption.
Query Tuning and Optimization:
- Analyze and optimize SQL queries for performance improvement, particularly on large tables.
- Work with development teams to review and enhance database-related code.
Monitoring and Alerts:
- Set up and monitor Dynatrace alerts to ensure database reliability and availability.
- Investigate and resolve performance issues identified through monitoring tools or reported by users.
Automation and Deployment:
- Develop and implement database automation scripts for routine tasks such as deployments, scaling, and maintenance.
- Assist in Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) processes for database updates.
System Health and Troubleshooting:
- Proactively monitor database health and resolve capacity or connectivity issues.
- Conduct root-cause analysis for database incidents and implement preventive measures.
Database Design and Support:
- Provide input on data modeling and schema design for new and existing applications.
- Collaborate with developers and data engineers to ensure efficient data access patterns.
Documentation and Best Practices:
- Create and maintain detailed documentation of database environments, procedures, and standards.
- Enforce database best practices and policies.
Training and Guidance:
- Act as a technical mentor to junior team members.
- Provide training to application developers and other stakeholders on database-related topics.

What you need to have:

Bachelor's Degree and 5 to 8 years of experience; Master's Degree and 3 to 6 years of experience; PhD and 0 to 3 years of experience (in lieu of Bachelor’s degree, 6 additional years of relevant experience)
Extensive experience with RDS PostgreSQL, including deployment, maintenance, and optimization.
Strong knowledge of database tuning, query optimization, and indexing strategies.
Experience with Postgres GIS queries using the PostGIS addon.
Experience with database monitoring tools, particularly Dynatrace or similar platforms.
Proficiency in scripting languages (e.g., Python, Bash) for database automation.
Understanding of cloud database architectures and services, such as AWS RDS.
Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and database version control.
Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
Design tables
Writing functions, stored procedures
Performance tuning and optimization
Checking indexes
Partitioning

What we'd like you to have:

Knowledge of ETL pipelines and data warehouse architecture.
Familiarity with analytics/modeling tools.
Exposure to data replication and sharding strategies.
Knowledge of government regulatory compliance standards.

About BigBear.ai:

BigBear.ai is a leading provider of AI-powered decision intelligence solutions for national security, supply chain management, and digital identity. Customers and partners rely on Bigbear.ai’s predictive analytics capabilities in highly complex, distributed, mission-based operating environments. Headquartered in McLean, Virginia, BigBear.ai is a public company traded on the NYSE under the symbol BBAI. For more information, visit https://bigbear.ai/ and follow BigBear.ai on LinkedIn: @BigBear.ai and X: @BigBearai.

BigBear.ai is an Equal opportunity employer all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

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