Database Administrator (DBA)

Postgres
UNITED STATES
October 17, 2026
Full Time
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Job Description

Company: OptionMetrics
Location: Remote
Workplace Type: Remote
Employment Type: Full-time

About the Role

OptionMetrics is seeking a Database Administrator to manage and administer MSSQL and PostgreSQL databases, ensuring high stability, availability, and performance for premier financial data and research platforms. This position offers remote flexibility within the United States or a hybrid arrangement in New York City or Miami, FL.

What You’ll Do / Key Responsibilities

  • Manage and administer PostgreSQL and MSSQL databases to guarantee high availability and stability.
  • Install, configure, monitor, and troubleshoot PostgreSQL database instances.
  • Develop and optimize SQL queries, complex stored procedures, triggers, and views.
  • Implement robust database security controls, including access privileges, authentication, and encryption.
  • Design and execute backup and disaster recovery strategies.
  • Deploy, monitor, and scale cloud database infrastructure on AWS (EC2, RDS, and S3).
  • Collaborate with software developers, system administrators, and data warehouse/ETL teams.
  • Manage database versioning and change control using Git and GitHub.

Requirements & Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field.
  • Proven practical DBA experience managing both PostgreSQL and MSSQL databases.
  • Hands-on expertise in PostgreSQL installation, configuration, maintenance, and diagnostics.
  • Strong SQL query optimization and performance tuning capabilities.
  • Experience with stored procedures, triggers, and views.
  • Experience deploying and managing databases in AWS (EC2, RDS, S3).
  • Solid knowledge of database security principles and practices.

Benefits & Perks

  • Opportunity to work with cutting-edge financial market research data.
  • Flexible work arrangement (fully remote in the US or hybrid in New York, NY / Miami, FL).

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