Sr. PostgreSQL Database Engineer I (6557)

<p>As a <strong>Sr. PostgreSQL Database Engineer I</strong>, you’ll work as part of a collaborative and high-performing team providing your expertise to deliver technical solutions within the highest levels of the federal government by providing PostgreSQL expertise supporting highly visible, mission-critical applications; taking deep technical ownership of database platforms; executing disciplined operational practices; and maintaining database stability, performance, and security under constant operational demand.</p> <p>We know that you can’t have great <a href="https://www.metrostar.com/">technology services</a> without amazing people. At MetroStar, we are <strong>obsessed </strong>with<strong> </strong>our people and have led a two-decade legacy of building the best and brightest teams. Because we know our future relies on our deep understanding and relentless focus on our people, we live by our mission: A passion for our people. Value for our customers.</p> <p>If you think you can see yourself delivering our mission and pursuing our goals with us, then check out the job description below!</p> <p><strong>What you’ll do:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Design, administer, and optimize databases in on-premises and cloud environments.</li> <li>Perform database performance tuning, backups, replication, and recovery.</li> <li>Enforce access controls, auditing, governance, and retention policies.</li> <li>Manage schemas, indexes, stored procedures, and permissions.</li> <li>Manage Kubernetes clusters and support containerized database and application operations.</li> <li>Administer CI/CD pipelines and automation supporting database and application delivery.</li> <li>Participate in Agile ceremonies and collaborative delivery activities.</li> <li>Support production operations with urgency and operational discipline.</li> <li>Communicate technical risks, issues, and recommendations clearly to stakeholders.</li> <li>Build and maintain strong customer trust through technical expertise, responsiveness, and reliability.</li> </ul> <p><strong>What you’ll need to succeed:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Active Top Secret security clearance.</li> <li><span data-teams="true">Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field is preferred; relevant experience may substitute.</span></li> <li><span data-teams="true">Certification meeting DoD 8140 (e.g., Security+, GSEC, or higher).</span></li> <li><span data-teams="true">5+ years of experience as a database administrator or engineer with a primary focus on PostgreSQL.</span></li> <li><span data-teams="true">Exper