4 Staffing Corp

DBA - SQL Server & Postgre - Platform Modernization

4 Staffing Corp  •  Philadelphia, PA (Hybrid)  •  4 months ago
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Job Description

DBA - SQL Server & PostgreSQL - Platform Modernization

  • Location: Hybrid / Philadelphia (local candidates only)
  • Full-time / Regular / Direct employment (with client)
  • US Citizen/Greed Card Holders only (No C2C / Visa)

Were working with a respected financial organization that's expanding its data infrastructure team with a seasoned Database Administrator experienced in SQL Server, PostgreSQL, and Snowflake This role plays a critical part in maintaining and modernizing a highly secure, performance-sensitive hybrid data environment supporting real-time financial operations.

About the Role

As a core member of the firm's data architecture and engineering function, you'll manage both legacy and cloud-native database systems, support production environments, implement automation and high availability, and contribute to cloud migration and data modernization strategies. This is a hybrid position based in Philadelphia, requiring 2 day per week onsite, with flexibility based on team needs and performance.

Key Responsibilities

  • Administer and optimize SQL Server and PostgreSQL databases across hybrid environments
  • Architect scalable, normalized schemas and high-performance queries
  • Tune queries using execution plans, indexing strategies, and performance metrics
  • Configure high availability and disaster recovery strategies (Always On, clustering, replication)
  • Manage roles, permissions, tuning parameters, and replication in PostgreSQL
  • Maintain secure, compliant environments with appropriate access controls and encryption
  • Automate deployments and health checks using scripting (PowerShell, Bash, T-SQL, or Python)
  • Monitor infrastructure using observability tools and respond to performance or availability issues
  • Support Snowflake-based data warehousing and integration pipelines
  • Participate in data migration, automation, and cloud enablement initiatives
  • Collaborate with Infrastructure, InfoSec, Development, and Data Governance teams
  • Contribute to documentation, planning, and platform improvement efforts

Requirements

  • 5+ years of DBA experience with SQL Server and PostgreSQL in production environments
  • Expertise in query tuning, backup and recovery, HA/DR, and replication techniques
  • Hands-on knowledge of Snowflake (SnowSQL, ingestion, performance optimization)
  • Experience supporting PostgreSQL on Red Hat Linux

  • Familiarity with AWS RDS, Azure Database, or other managed PostgreSQL offerings
  • Proficient in scripting: Python, T-SQL, PowerShell, or Bash

  • Comfortable with observability tools (e.g., Prometheus, SQL Profiler, custom alerts)
  • Ability to clearly document technical processes and follow change control protocols
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills

  • Background in financial services or other regulated, data-intensive environments is a plus

Education

  • Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or equivalent practical experience

Why Apply?

  • You'll join a collaborative data engineering team focused on modernization, automation, and cloud transformation
  • Be part of impactful, business-critical initiatives in the financial domain
  • Work with leading technologies (SQL Server, PostgreSQL, Snowflake, AWS/Azure)
  • Enjoy a hybrid schedule with consistent work-life balance and team support

Interested candidates with strong database architecture, scripting, and cloud experience are encouraged to apply. This is a chance to make a measurable difference on a talented team that's helping transform data infrastructure for the future of finance.

4 Staffing Corp

About 4 Staffing Corp

What truly sets 4 Staffing apart is our approach to what we do. Our goal is not simply to fill your role or find you a job, but to build lasting relationships that can grow your business, your career and our network of very satisfied customers.

Our clients include all the leading names in our specialist industries, and we have a worldwide network of contacts that has been built up over more than 20 years of recruiting. We can give you instant access to roles across a broad range of industries and on project sites across the continental United States. Our affiliate recruitment network is broad and deep allowing us to tap into talent and networks traditional staffing agencies could never dream of.

Our Technology

Build by recruiters and IT professionals our company uses one of the most integrated and functional candidate-to-job matching systems ever developed. Our database, of tens of thousands of pre-qualified candidates, makes us the real "Monster" of the staffing world. Our proprietary software combined with our years of experience and excellent customer service guarantees your satisfaction.

Integrity

Every decision made is done in the best interest of our clients and candidates. It is our priority to cultivate and maintain mutually respectful relationships. Without being influenced by short-term gain, we hold ourselves accountable for creating long-term value.

Passion

It’s the heart and soul of what we do and is evident in the way our people approach their work. It fuels our commitment to listen and provide the best experience to our diverse group of clients and candidates.

Open Communication

Without it, ideas get lost, or worse, misinterpreted. We at 4 Staffing foster an entrepreneurial environment that embraces ideas and feedback from all of our consultants, clients and candidates.

If you're not 100% satisfied with our service we want to know about. Contact Us and a quality assurance representative will contact you.

Thanks -Management

Industry
HR & Recruiting
Company Size
1-10 employees
Headquarters
Wilmington, Delaware
Year Founded
2005
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