PostgreSQL Developer/Cloud Engineer - Database Platforms

We are seeking an experienced PostgreSQL Developer/Cloud Engineer with years of professional experience to support database development, migration, optimization, and cloud-based platform engineering initiatives. The ideal candidate will have strong PostgreSQL expertise, hands-on experience with database migrations, and solid cloud engineering experience across modern infrastructure and deployment environments. Responsibilities Design, develop, and maintain PostgreSQL databases, schemas, tables, views, indexes, stored procedures, functions, and triggers.Plan and execute database migrations from legacy relational database platforms to PostgreSQL.Assess source and target database environments and identify migration risks, dependencies, and compatibility issues.Convert and optimize database objects, queries, and data models during migration efforts.Perform data transformation, validation, reconciliation, and post-migration testing.Tune PostgreSQL performance through indexing, query optimization, execution plan analysis, and database configuration.Support backup, restore, replication, and high availability strategies.Troubleshoot database performance issues, migration defects, and production incidents.Collaborate with application developers, DevOps, infrastructure, and security teams to support platform modernization.Build and support cloud-based database and application workloads.Implement and support infrastructure as code, CI/CD pipelines, and deployment automation.Work with cloud networking, monitoring, access control, and security best practices.Support production systems and participate in incident resolution and root cause analysis.Document technical designs, migration plans, operating procedures, and support processes. Requirements 10+ years of professional experience in PostgreSQL development, database engineering, or related roles.Strong hands-on experience with PostgreSQL development and administration.Proven experience leading or supporting database migration projects.Proficiency in SQL, database design, normalization, and relational data modeling.Experience with stored procedures, functions, views, triggers, and indexes.Strong understanding of query optimization, performance tuning, and execution plans.Experience with ETL, data transformation, and data validation.Knowledge of backup, restore, replication, and high availability concepts.Familiarity with transactions, locking, isolation levels, and concurrency control.Cloud engineering experience supporting workloads in AWS, AZURE.Experience with infrastructure as code, CI/CD, and deployment automation.Knowledge of cloud security, networking, monitoring, and scaling practices.Ability to troubleshoot complex technical issues in database and cloud environments.Strong communication, documentation, and problem-solving skills. Preferred Qualifications Experience migrating from Oracle, SQL Server, MySQL, or other RDBMS platforms to PostgreSQLExperience with PostgreSQL extensions and advanced features.Experience with large-scale, business-critical, or enterprise migration projects. Benefits 401(k).Dental Insurance.Health insurance.Vision insurance.We are an equal-opportunity employer and value diversity, equality, inclusion, and respect for people.The salary will be determined based on several factors, including, but not limited to, location, relevant education, qualifications, experience, technical skills, and business needs. Additional Responsibilities Participate in OP monthly team meetings and participate in team-building efforts.Contribute to OP technical discussions, peer reviews, etc.Contribute content and collaborate via the OP-Wiki/Knowledge Base.Provide status reports to OP Account Management as requested. About Us At OP, we help you harness the power of technology for maximum impact. A technology consulting and solutions company, we offer advisory and managed services, innovative platforms, and staffing solutions across a wide range of fields including AI, cyber security, enterprise architecture, and beyond. For nearly two decades, we ve been challenging the status quo of the consulting industry, serving up fresh, ingenious thinking through a radically lean structure. Together, this strategy delivers unprecedented performance at an unparalleled pace for faster results that propel your business forward.