Nielsen

Member Technical Staff II ( Postgres DBA)

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3 hours ago
Bengaluru, IndiaMid Level / Senior

Responsibilities

  • Design, implement, and manage high-availability PostgreSQL architectures, including replication, clustering, and automated failover.
  • Develop, execute, and test disaster recovery plans with automated backups and point-in-time recovery procedures.
  • Architect, model, and deploy scalable database schemas aligned with application requirements and business logic.
  • Deploy and manage PostgreSQL databases in AWS, GCP, or Azure cloud environments while optimizing cost, performance, and security.
  • Write, analyze, and optimize complex SQL queries using indexing, partitioning, and execution-plan analysis.
  • Own database health, migrations, and data integrity from development through production deployment.
  • Use AI tools to improve development workflows and collaborate on database integration with AI/ML pipelines, including vector extensions such as pgvector.
  • Evaluate and pilot new database engines, NoSQL solutions, and modern technology stacks.

Requirements

  • 3 to 10 years of proven, hands-on professional experience working extensively with PostgreSQL in production environments.
  • Deep knowledge of database replication, high-availability setups such as Patroni and PgBouncer, and disaster recovery planning.
  • Hands-on experience with AWS, GCP, or Azure and managed database services such as Amazon RDS, Aurora, or Google Cloud SQL.
  • Strong understanding of relational database design, ACID compliance, normalization, and advanced SQL querying.
  • Basic proficiency or working knowledge of at least one programming or scripting language, such as Python, Node.js, Java, or Bash.
  • Ability to take ownership, manage multiple priorities, and deliver robust solutions with minimal supervision.
  • Familiarity with NoSQL databases such as MongoDB, Redis, Cassandra, or DynamoDB is preferred.
  • Familiarity with artificial intelligence concepts, AI-enabled application features, or AI coding assistants is preferred.
  • Willingness to learn new programming languages and adopt emerging technologies as project needs evolve.

Tech Stack

Amazon DynamoDBApache CassandraAWSAzureBashGoogle Cloud PlatformJavaMongoDBNode.jsPostgreSQLPythonRedisSQL

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10,000+ employees

Nielsen provides audience measurement and analytics that quantify who watches, listens, and buys across TV, digital, radio, and streaming. It sells ratings, cross-platform datasets, and advertising effectiveness tools to media owners, advertisers, and agencies on subscription and consulting agreements. Founded in 1923 and headquartered in New York, it operates in 55+ countries and is known for U.S. TV ratings.

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