Senior PostgreSQL Administrator at Kraken (Calgary)

Drive database excellence at Kraken as a Senior PostgreSQL Administrator. Focus on scaling high-throughput environments and implementing automation in this fully remote role. Join a seasoned team of DBAs and SREs focused on PostgreSQL operational excellence. Your responsibilities will include optimizing clusters, enhancing vector data capabilities, and championing reliable patterns for high-traffic systems. You’ll contribute to transforming operational knowledge into automated workflows while ensuring performance and reliability across Kraken’s services. Key Responsibilities: - Design and maintain high-throughput PostgreSQL clusters - Enhance vector data platforms like pgvector - Own reliability fundamentals including replication and backups - Develop automation to reduce manual tasks - Improve observability through meaningful metrics Requirements: - 5+ years in high-volume PostgreSQL environments - Solid understanding of PostgreSQL internals and operations - Experience with high availability and disaster recovery - Hands-on with connection pooling and traffic management - Skills in CI/CD and Infrastructure-as-Code workflows Elevate Kraken's database operations with your PostgreSQL expertise and automation skills. Apply on Kit Job: kitjob.ca/job/2panff