Senior Database Administrator (PostgreSQL & AWS)

TL;DR

Senior Database Administrator (PostgreSQL & AWS): Leading the architecture, performance, and reliability of PostgreSQL, MongoDB, and RedShift database platforms on AWS. Focus on modern DBOps, schema versioning, infrastructure-as-code, database CI/CD, and collaborating with DevOps, SREs, and Developers to streamline database operations and observability.

Location: On-site in Mumbai, India

Company

hirify.global, a global leader in real-time, cross-border payments, builds the infrastructure for banks, fintechs, and businesses to collect, convert, and disburse funds instantly across borders.

What you will do

• Architect, manage, and scale cloud-native PostgreSQL and MongoDB clusters (primarily AWS RDS/Aurora, MongoDB Atlas).
• Implement and maintain schema change automation using tools like Liquibase or Flyway.
• Collaborate with engineering teams on schema design, query optimization, indexing strategies, and ORM tuning.
• Establish and evolve database CI/CD pipelines integrated with GitOps practices.
• Monitor database health and performance using observability tools such as CloudWatch, Datadog, Prometheus/Grafana.
• Drive automation for routine database operations including failover, backup validation, and data masking.

Requirements

• 5+ years of production experience with PostgreSQL, MongoDB, and MySQL, including high-availability and disaster recovery setups.
• Proven experience with cloud-managed databases (e.g., AWS RDS, Aurora, DocumentDB).
• Strong SQL and NoSQL tuning skills, with deep knowledge of query plans, vacuum/analyze, and index strategies.
• Hands-on experience with Liquibase, Flyway, or similar tools for version-controlled schema management.
• Proficiency in scripting with Python, Bash, or Go for automation.
• Familiarity with AWS CLI/SDK, Terraform, or CloudFormation for database Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC).

Culture & Benefits

• Competitive salaries, performance bonuses, and recognition programs.
• Medical coverage along with 24/7 employee assistance program and generous vacation programs, including year-end shutdown.
• Flexible hybrid working environment requiring 3 days per week in the office.
• Access to role-specific training, internal workshops, and a learning stipend for professional development.
• Company-wide social events, team bonding activities, and happy hours.
• A truly global company fostering diversity with more than 33 nationalities across 18+ countries and 10+ office locations.