Job Description
Job Description Senior DBA- PostGres and Mongo
Location: Remote
Type of Role: Contract-to-Hire
Overview
BigRio is looking for an experienced DBA to join our clients database team, supporting production systems that handle PHI data in the U.S.-based environment. This role will work alongside teammates, taking ownership of Postgres (Linux) and MongoDB environments running on on-premises Windows servers. The ideal candidate brings strong on premise database administration expertise, a security-first mindset for handling sensitive healthcare data, and the ability to proactively support a mid-sized production environment (8–10 systems) with clear, consistent communication.
Key Responsibilities
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Administer and maintain PostgreSQL (Linux) and MongoDB databases supporting U.S.-based production systems.
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Manage on-premises database servers running on Windows infrastructure.
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Ensure PHI data is handled securely and in compliance with relevant data protection standards.
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Implement and maintain best practices for database performance, reliability, and security.
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Support horizontal and vertical scaling strategies as production needs grow.
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Ensure backups are encrypted, secure, and reliably recoverable.
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Support home-grown applications built on ASP.NET, Java, and Python, ensuring smooth database integration.
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Mentor and collaborate with the current Jr. DBA on the team.
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Proactively communicate with stakeholders across 8–10 production environments/systems.
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Partner with the Architect and broader IT team on database design and infrastructure decisions.
Required Experience & Skills
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8–10 years of hands-on experience as a Database Administrator.
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Strong hands-on experience with PostgreSQL, including administration on Linux.
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Experience administering MongoDB.
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Experience managing on-premises database servers on Windows infrastructure.
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Experience working with PHI or other sensitive/regulated healthcare data.
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Strong understanding of database security best practices, including encrypted and secure backups.
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Experience implementing horizontal and vertical scaling strategies.
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Familiarity supporting applications built on ASP.NET, Java, and Python.
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Strong troubleshooting and performance-tuning skills.
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Excellent, proactive communication skills, with the ability to support multiple production environments.
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Ability to work independently in a remote, contract-to-hire capacity.
Nice to Have
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Experience mentoring or working alongside junior DBAs.
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Experience in a healthcare or regulated industry environment.
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Familiarity with database automation and monitoring tools.
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Experience collaborating directly with architecture/engineering teams on scaling and infrastructure planning.