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Senior Platform Engineer Postgres Specialist - Tiger Data
Devops Engineer
Senior Platform Engineer focused on PostgreSQL architecture, Kubernetes orchestration, and Go-based microservices. Drives cloud-native infrastructure, database performance, and automation for high‑availability data platforms.
About the role
Key Responsibilities
- Design, implement, and maintain PostgreSQL clusters on Kubernetes, ensuring high availability, scalability, and performance.
- Develop and maintain Go microservices that interface with PostgreSQL, exposing robust APIs and data pipelines.
- Automate infrastructure provisioning and configuration using IaC tools (Terraform, Helm) and CI/CD pipelines.
- Collaborate with database administrators to optimize queries, index strategies, and backup/restore procedures.
- Monitor system health, troubleshoot production incidents, and implement proactive alerting and logging.
- Lead capacity planning, cost optimization, and cloud migration strategies for data workloads.
Requirements
- 5+ years of experience in platform engineering, with deep expertise in PostgreSQL and Kubernetes.
- Proficient in Go (Golang) and Linux system administration.
- Hands‑on experience with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, or Azure) and IaC tools.
- Strong understanding of database tuning, replication, and disaster recovery.
- Excellent problem‑solving skills and a collaborative mindset.
Skills
kuberneteslinuxpostgresqlsql