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Role Summary The Offshore PostgreSQL DBA is responsible for end-to-end administration, stability, and performance of PostgreSQL databases supporting critical banking applications. This role operates within an onsiteoffshore delivery model, production support, and adherence to enterprise governance, security, and compliance requirements. Key Responsibilities Database Platform Ownership (Offshore Delivery Model) Manage installation, configuration, and lifecycle of PostgreSQL databases across environments (DEV, QA, PROD) Own database health, availability, and operational readiness during offshore hours Ensure smooth handoff and coordination with onsite teams Performance Engineering & Reliability Monitor and tune database performance (queries, indexing, vacuuming, partitioning) Analyze workload patterns and proactively optimize for performance and scalability Support capacity planning and growth forecasting aligned with business demand High Availability & Disaster Recovery Implement and manage HA/DR configurations (streaming replication, failover, clustering) Ensure backup, restore, and point-in-time recovery processes are fully operational Participate in DR drills and validate recovery strategies Production Support & Incident Management (Key Offshore Focus) Provide L2/L3 production database support Triage incidents, perform RCA, and implement permanent fixes Participate in incident bridges and ensure SLA adherence Release & Change Management Support database deployments, schema changes, and release cutovers Ensure compliance with change management and release governance processes Validate rollback strategies and pre/post deployment checks Security, Risk & Compliance Manage database access, roles, and privileges in line with security policies Ensure adherence to banking regulatory and audit requirement Support audit reviews with documentation and evidence .