PostgreSQL DBA

Postgres
UNITED STATES
September 23, 2026
Full Time
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Job Description

Company: COGENT Infotech
Location: Logan, UT
Workplace Type: Hybrid
Employment Type: Permanent (Full-time)
Pay / Compensation: $80-90k per Annum

About the Role

Cogent Infotech is a technology and talent solutions company headquartered in Pittsburgh, PA. We support clients across commercial, federal, state, and local markets with services in digital transformation, application development, cloud, cybersecurity, data analytics, artificial intelligence, and workforce solutions. This opportunity is with one of Cogent Infotech’s clients in the software-enabled utility management and real estate technology domain.

We are looking for a PostgreSQL DBA to help support a growing PostgreSQL environment in Azure. The ideal candidate will have strong communication skills, experience with PostgreSQL administration and performance, and be comfortable participating in on-call responsibilities while working closely with team members and Software Engineers.

What You’ll Do / Key Responsibilities

  • Conduct database and table design reviews in GitHub.
  • Monitor database performance.
  • Perform database performance tuning and optimization.
  • Support database backup and recovery activities.
  • Support database replication.
  • Manage database security and users.
  • Participate in on-call and emergency support.

Requirements & Qualifications

  • 5-10 years of hands-on PostgreSQL experience.
  • Bachelor’s degree or higher, or equivalent professional experience.
  • Experience with PostgreSQL in a cloud environment, preferably Azure.
  • Experience with performance tuning and optimization.
  • Experience with disaster recovery and backup/recovery activities.
  • Experience with database replication.
  • Experience with user management and database security.
  • Experience with code reviews.
  • Strong scripting skills.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Willingness to participate in an on-call rotation.

Preferred / Bonus Qualifications (if applicable)

  • Argo
  • Claude
  • DataDog monitoring
  • GitHub
  • Linux

Equal Opportunity Employer: The employer is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and maintaining an inclusive workplace. Employment decisions are made without discrimination based on any characteristic protected by applicable law.

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