Senior Postgres Database Engineer

Post Date

Dec 08, 2025

Location

Windsor Mill,
Maryland

ZIP/Postal Code

21244
US
Apr 03, 2026 Insight Global

Job Type

Contract

Category

Database Administrator (DBA)

Req #

CHS-3cab5db5-10ab-4108-807c-7dd960ab85eb

Pay Rate

$68 - $85 (hourly estimate)

Job Description

Insight Global is looking to add a Senior Postgres Database Engineer to the team, local to the DMV area. The DBA/Engineer will be responsible for the following:

Key Responsibilities:
Database Architecture & Design: Design efficient database schemas, data models, and high-volume data pipelines, ensuring security, performance, and scalability.
Performance Tuning: Optimize SQL queries, indexes, server configurations, and database parameters for peak efficiency.
Automation & Tooling: Develop scripts/tools (Ansible, Puppet) for routine tasks, CI/CD integration (Liquibase, Flyway), and operational efficiency.
Security: Implement access controls, encryption, and monitor audit logs to protect sensitive data.
Collaboration: Work with developers on application integration, code reviews, and evangelize best practices.
Cloud & Infrastructure: Manage databases in cloud environments (AWS, Azure, GCP) and understand underlying Linux/networking.

We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment regardless of their race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to HR@insightglobal.com.To learn more about how we collect, keep, and process your private information, please review Insight Global's Workforce Privacy Policy: https://insightglobal.com/workforce-privacy-policy/.

Required Skills & Experience

-5+ years of hands on experience standing up, configuring, and managing Postgres databases in large scale system, within AWS environment
-heavy load batch processing experience
-able to go on site 2-3 times a week
-clearable for US Govt clearance

Benefit packages for this role will start on the 1st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.