Senior DBA- PostGres and Mongo

Senior DBA- PostGres and MongoBigRio is looking for an experienced DBA to join our clients database team, supporting production systems that handle PHI data in the U.S.-based environment. This role will work alongside teammates, taking ownership of Postgres (Linux) and MongoDB environments running on on-premises Windows servers. The ideal candidate brings strong on premise database administration expertise, a security-first mindset for handling sensitive healthcare data, and the ability to proactively support a mid-sized production environment (8–10 systems) with clear, consistent communication.Key ResponsibilitiesAdminister and maintain PostgreSQL (Linux) and MongoDB databases supporting U.S.-based production systems.Manage on-premises database servers running on Windows infrastructure.Ensure PHI data is handled securely and in compliance with relevant data protection standards.Implement and maintain best practices for database performance, reliability, and security.Support horizontal and vertical scaling strategies as production needs grow.Ensure backups are encrypted, secure, and reliably recoverable.Support home-grown applications built on ASP.NET, Java, and Python, ensuring smooth database integration.Mentor and collaborate with the current Jr. DBA on the team.Proactively communicate with stakeholders across 8–10 production environments/systems.Partner with the Architect and broader IT team on database design and infrastructure decisions.Required Experience & Skills8–10 years of hands-on experience as a Database Administrator.Strong hands-on experience with PostgreSQL, including administration on Linux.Experience administering MongoDB.Experience managing on-premises database servers on Windows infrastructure.Experience working with PHI or other sensitive/regulated healthcare data.Strong understanding of database security best practices, including encrypted and secure backups.Experience implementing horizontal and vertical scaling strategies.Familiarity supporting applications built on ASP.NET, Java, and Python.Strong troubleshooting and performance-tuning skills.Excellent, proactive communication skills, with the ability to support multiple production environments.Ability to work independently in a remote, contract-to-hire capacity.Nice to HaveExperience mentoring or working alongside junior DBAs.Experience in a healthcare or regulated industry environment.Familiarity with database automation and monitoring tools.Experience collaborating directly with architecture/engineering teams on scaling and infrastructure planning.