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Req ID
J2428878
Location
Lexington, Kentucky, United States of America
Category
Information Technology
Posted
10/04/2025
Time Type
Full Time

At Jabil we strive to make ANYTHING POSSIBLE and EVERYTHING BETTER. We are proud to be a trusted partner for the world's top brands, offering comprehensive engineering, manufacturing, and supply chain solutions. With over 50 years of experience across industries and a vast network of over 100 sites worldwide, Jabil combines global reach with local expertise to deliver both scalable and customized solutions. Our commitment extends beyond business success as we strive to build sustainable processes that minimize environmental impact and foster vibrant and diverse communities around the globe.

We are seeking an experienced PostgreSQL DBA to lead the migration and ongoing management of our mission-critical database environment. Currently running on self-hosted Postgres with high availability, our large-scale (80+ TB) PostgreSQL instance supports an application that manages a fleet of autonomous robots. This role will be pivotal in maintaining our database in Kubernetes environment using the CrunchyData PostgreSQL Operator, ensuring seamless operation and continuous availability.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Postgres Instance Management:

  • Oversee the management,configuration, and operation ofCrunchyData PostgreSQL Operator instanceshosted on AWS EKS or Azure AKS.

  • Performance Optimization & Management:

  • Optimize and fine-tune a high-volume PostgreSQL database (80+ TB) for maximum efficiency and uptime.

  • Develop and implement performance monitoring, alerting, and troubleshooting strategies.

  • High Availability & Disaster Recovery:

  • Architect and manage high-availability solutions, including automatic failover and backup strategies.

  • Implement and maintain auto-expanding storage using LVM and EBS volumes to meet growing data demands.

  • Collaboration & Process Improvement:

  • Work closely with DevOps, infrastructure, and application teams to ensure seamless integration and robust performance.

  • Develop documentation, procedures, and runbooks for backup, recovery, and routine maintenance.

  • Systems Administration:

  • Manage underlying Linux systems supporting the PostgreSQL deployment.

  • Ensure system-level security, stability, and scalability in a dynamic cloud environment.

Required Qualifications:

  • PostgreSQL Expertise:

  • Extensive hands-on experience with PostgreSQL in high-demand, mission-critical environments.

  • Proven track record of managing large-scale databases (80+ TB or similar scale).

  • Kubernetes Proficiency:

  • Strong experience with Kubernetes deployments, ideally within AWS EKS.

  • Familiarity with containerized environments and orchestration best practices.

  • Linux Administration:

  • Solid background in Linux system administration, performance tuning, and security best practices.

  • AWS & Storage Solutions:

  • Experience with AWS services, especially relating to storage (e.g., EBS) and cloud networking.

  • Practical knowledge of using LVM for managing expandable storage solutions.

  • High Availability & DR:

  • Demonstrated expertise in designing and managing high-availability database systems with robust disaster recovery plans.

Bonus Qualifications:

  • Direct experience with the CrunchyData PostgreSQL Operator.

  • Experience in environments where continuous uptime is critical (e.g., robotics, IoT).

  • Familiarity with auto-scaling, container security, and CI/CD pipelines related to database deployments.

  • Familiarity with Apache Kafka, Apache Pulsar, or other distributed event stream systems.

  • Experience with systems deployed in Azure or AWS.

Jabil, including its subsidiaries, is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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