Job Description
Insight Global is seeking a Senior DBA to support a growing FinTech client. This role focuses on building, operating, and optimizing high‑volume, highly available databases in Google Cloud Platform (GCP).The ideal candidate has strong PostgreSQL expertise, experience with GCP‑managed databases, and a DevOps mindset with a focus on automation, reliability, and scalability. Key Responsibilities include:
-Administer and optimize high‑volume PostgreSQL systems in highly available GCP environments (Cloud SQL, AlloyDB).
-Design, build, and maintain Terraform modules for GCP databases: Cloud SQL (Postgres), Memorystore (Redis/Valkey), AlloyDB, Spanner, and BigQuery.
-Manage large‑scale replication with low‑latency delivery, including BigQuery as a replication target.
-Implement database changes using Infrastructure‑as‑Code (Terraform + GitHub PRs).
-Own backup/restore, PITR, HA/failover testing, disaster recovery, and database support plans.
-Partner with engineering teams on schema design, query optimization, and BigQuery governance.
-Support security, auditing, incident response, and on‑call rotations (Central Time), including maintenance and DR testing.
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Required Skills & Experience
-Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
-Expertise with PostgreSQL
-Familiarity with cloud-based database systems, preferably Google Cloud Platform (GCP), and CloudSQL
-Expertise in Memorystore for Redis, AlloyDB, Spanner and BigQuery
-Familiarity with DevOps methodologies, Terraform and CI/CD pipelines.
-Knowledge of GCP BigQuery, including performance tuning and administrative capabilities.
-Knowledge of programming and scripting knowledge for automation.
-Willingness to provide on-call and off-hours technical support as required.
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.