[Hiring] PostgreSQL Database Developer @Nexiva

Role Description

The client is seeking an experienced and highly motivated PostgreSQL Database Developer to support mission-critical enterprise applications and large-scale data environments. This opportunity is ideal for a hands-on database professional with deep expertise in PostgreSQL development, performance optimization, and enterprise data architecture.

The selected consultant will play a key role in designing, developing, and optimizing complex database solutions that support high-volume applications across the agency. Candidates should possess strong technical skills, excellent analytical abilities, and the capability to thrive in a fast-paced Agile environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and optimize PostgreSQL database components including SQL queries, PL/pgSQL functions, triggers, stored procedures, and indexing strategies.
• Collaborate with application development, integration, and business teams to deliver scalable, data-driven enterprise solutions.
• Analyze complex datasets and data flows to ensure system reliability, integrity, accuracy, and performance.
• Lead database performance tuning efforts through query optimization, execution plan analysis, indexing improvements, and database refactoring.
• Support logical and physical data modeling initiatives aligned with enterprise architecture standards and scalability requirements.
• Troubleshoot database-related issues and provide detailed root cause analysis for bottlenecks and data inconsistencies.
• Participate actively in Agile/Scrum ceremonies including sprint planning, code reviews, technical discussions, and solution design sessions.
• Ensure compliance with agency security standards, governance policies, and database best practices.
• Support modernization, migration, and upgrade initiatives involving PostgreSQL and related technologies.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience as a Database Developer or similar role.
• Strong hands-on expertise with PostgreSQL including SQL, PL/pgSQL, stored procedures, triggers, indexing, and query optimization.
• Experience supporting large-scale, high-volume enterprise applications and mission-critical systems.
• Strong understanding of relational database concepts, normalization, and data modeling principles.
• Expertise in performance tuning, execution plan analysis, and troubleshooting complex SQL/database behaviors.
• Experience working within Agile/Scrum delivery environments.
• Strong collaboration, communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively both independently and within cross-functional teams.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with ETL pipelines, data integration tools, and batch processing frameworks.
• Familiarity with CI/CD processes and database deployment automation.
• Exposure to cloud platforms such as AWS or Azure and managed PostgreSQL services.
• Prior experience supporting government or public sector environments is a plus.