Senior PostgreSQL Database Administrator – Remote

Overview: Guidepoint is an enterprise software organization embarking on a modernization strategy from a legacy monolith to a cloud-native, Kubernetes-based environment. With multiple product and platform teams delivering reusable services across the enterprise, We are seeking a highly experienced PostgreSQL Database Administrator and Architect to design, operate, and evolve PostgreSQL platforms that support cloud-native, microservices-based applications. This role is critical to ensuring our data layer is scalable, resilient, secure, and aligned with Kubernetes-driven architectures. You will work closely with platform engineering, DevOps, SRE, and application teams to design PostgreSQL architectures that seamlessly support containerized workloads, distributed systems, and high-throughput microservices. This is a hands-on leadership role requiring deep PostgreSQL expertise combined with modern cloud and Kubernetes experience. This role is essential for driving modernization, reducing duplication, accelerating delivery, and building a cohesive, future-ready enterprise architecture. This is a remote role based in India , with our primary hub in Pune. What You’ll Do: Design, deploy, and administer PostgreSQL databases supporting cloud-native applications and microservices. Manage Azure Database for PostgreSQL (Flexible Server and Hyperscale/Citus), ensuring high availability, scalability, and disaster recovery. Monitor, troubleshoot, and optimize database performance for mission-critical production environments. Lead database modernization initiatives, including migrations from on-premises and legacy platforms to Azure. Partner with Platform Engineering, DevOps, and SRE teams to enable automated deployments and infrastructure best practices. Develop and maintain backup, recovery, security, and compliance strategies. Build automation using Infrastructure as Code (Terraform/Bicep) and scripting languages such as Python, Bash, or PowerShell. Establish monitoring, alerting, and operational best practices for PostgreSQL platforms. Provide technical leadership and mentor engineers on PostgreSQL administration, performance tuning, and database best practices. Required Technical Qualifications: 8+ years of experience administering PostgreSQL databases in enterprise production environments. Strong expertise in PostgreSQL performance tuning, replication, backup & recovery, security, and high availability. Hands-on experience with Azure Database for PostgreSQL (Flexible Server and/or Hyperscale/Citus). Experience supporting cloud-native applications running in Azure. Strong troubleshooting skills across database and infrastructure layers. Experience with Infrastructure as Code tools such as Terraform or Bicep. Scripting experience using Python, Bash, or PowerShell. Experience working alongside DevOps, Platform Engineering, and SRE teams. Experience supporting CI/CD and automated deployment practices. Experience using AI-powered tools to improve PostgreSQL administration, troubleshooting, and operational efficiency. What We Offer: Competitive compensation Employee medical coverage Central office location Entrepreneurial environment, autonomy, and fast decisions Casual work environment About Guidepoint: Guidepoint powers end-to-end research workflows for the world’s best research teams. Backed by a global network of more than 2 million experts and over 1,600 employees , Guidepoint delivers real-time access to expertise, primary research, and actionable knowledge that help organizations make informed decisions. Through consultations, surveys, events, proprietary content, and AI-enabled tools, we support every stage of the decision-making process—from developing hypotheses and gathering insights to validating assumptions and building conviction for critical decisions. At Guidepoint, our success relies on the diversity of our employees, experts, and clients, which enables us to foster meaningful connections and a broad range of perspectives. We are committed to creating an inclusive and welcoming environment where individuals of all backgrounds, identities, and experiences can contribute and succeed. #LI-NJ1 #LI-REMOTE