Would you like to be part of a team that delivers high-quality software to our customers
Are you a visible champion with a can do attitude and enthusiasm that inspires others
About The Business
LexisNexis Risk Solutions is the essential partner in the assessment of risk. Within our Business Services vertical, we offer a multitude of solutions focused on helping businesses of all sizes drive higher revenue growth, maximize operational efficiencies, and improve customer experience. Our solutions help our customers solve difficult problems in the areas of Anti-Money Laundering/Counter Terrorist Financing, Identity Authentication & Verification, Fraud and Credit Risk mitigation and Customer Data Management. You can learn more about LexisNexis Risk at the link below, https://risk.lexisnexis.com
About The Team
We work in collaborative, cross-functional squads made up of a Squad Lead, Business Analyst, Development Lead, Developers, and Quality Engineers. This structure promotes strong communication, shared ownership, and faster delivery by aligning everyone on common goals and tasks.
About The Role
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced
Senior PostgreSQL Database Administrator
to support the modernization and management of enterprise-grade database environments. This role focuses on
PostgreSQL
(versions 13.x17.x) as the core DBMS, with strong expertise in
replication, performance tuning, and high availability
, and deep experience in
Azure Cloud
, particularly
Azure Database for PostgreSQL Flexible Server
.You will work closely with SREs, developers, and architects to design, implement, and maintain scalable, secure, and resilient PostgreSQL solutions using
Infrastructure as Code (IaC)
and
DevOps
methodologies. This is a hands-on role with a strong emphasis on automation, observability, and operational excellence.
Responsibilities
- Design, implement, and maintain PostgreSQL database environments across on-prem and cloud platforms (Azure).
- Support migration efforts from on-prem PostgreSQL to Azure Database for PostgreSQL Flexible Server and brand new greenfield implementations, ensuring zero downtime and optimal performance.
- Architect and implement HA/DR strategies, including streaming replication, logical replication, clustering, and backup/recovery solutions.
- Develop and maintain automated deployment pipelines using Terraform, Ansible, GitHub Actions, and other DevOps tools.
- Monitor and optimize database performance, availability, and cost using modern observability platforms (e.g., Grafana, DataDog, ELK, Splunk).
- Ensure database security through access controls, encryption, and compliance best practices.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support development and production environments.
- Provide on-call support for critical database issues and participate in incident response and root cause analysis. 24x7 availability when on-call rotation is expected.
- Maintain documentation, standards, and best practices for database operations and architecture.
Requirement
- 7+ years of hands-on experience as a PostgreSQL DBA in Linux/Unix environments.
- Expert-level knowledge of PostgreSQL versions 13.x through 17.x, including replication, performance tuning, backup/recovery, and security administration.
- Proven experience with Azure Cloud, especially Azure Database for PostgreSQL Flexible Server, and general IaaS/PaaS database deployments.
- Strong scripting and automation skills using Python, Bash, Golang, or similar.
- Experience with DevOps tools: Terraform, Ansible, Chef, GitHub Actions, GitLab CI/CD.
- Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and Infrastructure as Code (IaC) principles.
- Experience with ETL processes, data warehousing, and disk system performance tuning.
- Knowledge of MySQL is a plus, especially in replication and performance tuning.
- Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills with a proactive mindset.
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
Preferred Qualifications
- PostgreSQL Certification (EDB, PostgreSQL.org, or equivalent).
- Experience with cloud-native database monitoring and alerting.
- Familiarity with multi-region replication strategies and enterprise-grade database architectures.
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field (or equivalent experience).
Why Join Us
- Be part of a best-in-class database team with a culture of excellence, innovation, and collaboration.
- Work on cutting-edge cloud technologies and help shape the future of database infrastructure.
- Enjoy a flexible, empowering environment where your ideas and expertise make a real impact.
Learn more about the LexisNexis Risk team and how we work
