Job Description
Job Description
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Position : Onsite PostgreSQL Technical Lead
Location: Mclean, VA - Fully onsite
Start Date - 2/2026 - ongoing assignment
Must Have Qualifications
- Must have strong PostgreSQL expertise, including advanced database administration with some exposure to MongoDB.
- The ideal candidate has prior tech lead experience and hands-on AWS/Cloud database experience.
Schedule: Standard
Interview Information:
- Rounds: 2 rounds
- Duration: 30 – 60 mins
- Interview Type: MS Teams - Video Mandatory and In Person
JOB DESCRIPTION
- Can design, develop, implement and maintain database systems to support business needs
- Experience in: -Database creation and maintenance -Database testing -Problem resolution-Management of database integration activities.
- Expertise as database engineer/administrator for any of the relational database management systems: MongoDB and PostgreSQL
PostgreSQL Technical Lead
- Seeking a Technical Lead with Advanced PostgreSQL and MongoDB Expertise
Job Summary
- We are seeking an experienced Technical Lead with a strong background in PostgreSQL to join our dynamic team.
- The ideal candidate will possess expertise in database architecture, design, development, and optimization, as well as hands-on experience with cloud-native database solutions.
- This role is responsible for leading technical initiatives, ensuring optimal database performance, and guiding migration strategies across complex environments. The position requires a deep understanding of PostgreSQL and MongoDB systems, AWS ecosystem automation tools, and best practices for high availability, security, and compliance.
Key Responsibilities
PostgreSQL and MongoDB Architecture & Best Practices:
- Design, implement, and optimize PostgreSQL and MongoDB databases for scalability, reliability, and performance.
- Apply advanced knowledge of PostgreSQL and MongoDB architecture, including query planning, indexing, partitioning, and replication.
- Establish and enforce best practices for database design, normalization, and data integrity.
- Deploy and manage PostgreSQL and MongoDB clusters, focusing on high availability, global databases, and disaster recovery strategies.
- Utilize AWS storage management and monitoring tools to ensure optimal database health and performance.
- Implement performance and cost optimization strategies within the environment.
Database Administration & Optimization:
- Monitor and tune database performance, including query optimization and resource allocation.
- Perform regular backup and recovery operations, ensuring data integrity and compliance with security standards.
- Oversee access management, security controls, and regulatory compliance for all database systems.
- Migration Planning and Execution:
- Lead end-to-end database migration projects, including planning, execution, and post-migration validation.
- Ensure data integrity verification and minimal downtime during migration processes.
Technical Leadership:
- Mentor and guide junior database engineers and developers.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align database strategies with business objectives.
- Document technical solutions, operational procedures, and best practices for ongoing reference.
Required Skills and Experience
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.
- 8+ years of hands-on experience with PostgreSQL and MongoDB database systems, with at least 2+ years in a technical leadership capacity.
- In-depth understanding of PostgreSQL and MongoDB architecture, including query optimization, indexing, and partitioning.
- Proven experience designing, developing, and optimizing databases for high performance and reliability.
- Extensive experience with AWS including management, monitoring, high availability, and global databases.
- Familiarity with AWS automation tools such as CloudFormation and Terraform for infrastructure management.
- Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills in database environments.
- Demonstrated experience with database administration: performance monitoring, backup/recovery, tuning, query optimization, data integrity, security, compliance, and access management.
- Successful track record of planning and executing database migrations
Preferred Qualifications
- Professional certifications in PostgreSQL, MongoDB, or AWS.
- Experience migrating databases from legacy systems to cloud-native solutions.
- Knowledge of additional AWS services (e.g., Lambda, EC2, S3) and their integration with database platforms.
- Experience implementing database automation and infrastructure as code practices.
Additional Information
- All candidates are encouraged to apply, but many positions require a strict drug and background check by our customers.
- F2OnSite supports and adheres to all state laws regarding background checks.
- This position requires specific work hours to be adhered to. Typically the work hours are not flexible, so you must be able available to work during those hours.
Company DescriptionF2OnSite is the fastest growing IT field services company in the United States, with hundreds of employee technicians in over 40 states. F2 OnSite performs service on computers, printers, point of sale systems, servers and other hardware technologies - including installations, migrations, deployments and break/fix. Learn more at F2onsite.com.
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Company Description
F2OnSite is the fastest growing IT field services company in the United States, with hundreds of employee technicians in over 40 states. F2 OnSite performs service on computers, printers, point of sale systems, servers and other hardware technologies - including installations, migrations, deployments and break/fix. Learn more at F2onsite.com.\r\n\r\nWHAT WE DO: Our focus is Hardware: Desktops, Laptops, Servers, Printers, POS systems, and LCDs. We have hundreds of team members across the US who work Onsite at customer locations - providing hardware break/fix services, migrate data, install computers, move printers, install/fix servers and POS systems. We close thousands of service calls each week, and do whatever it takes to get our customers up and running again. We specialize in all types of technology, projects, desktop support and more.