Database Admin

About Fusemachines
Fusemachines is a leading AI strategy, talent, and education services provider. Founded by Sameer Maskey Ph.D., Adjunct Associate Professor at Columbia University, Fusemachines has a core mission of democratizing AI. With a presence in 4 countries (Nepal, United States, Canada, and Dominican Republic and more than 400 full-time employees). Fusemachines seeks to bring its global expertise in AI to transform companies around the world.
About the Role:
We are seeking a skilled Database Administrator (DBA) with a strong focus on PostgreSQL to ensure the overall health, performance, and security of our database systems. This role also involves maintaining our Enterprise Data Warehouse (EDWH) and managing data-related tasks across the company. The position is a remote, 6 months contract-based engagement (with a possibility of extension), supporting our growth and data strategy initiatives.
Key Responsibilities:

• Database Maintenance: Install, configure, update, upgrade, and maintain PostgreSQL databases.
• Security and Access Control: Manage permissions, user accounts, roles, and access.
• Database Design: Oversee schemas, indexing, normalization, and tuning of queries for optimal performance.
• Problem Resolution: Identify and resolve database issues promptly.
• Optimization and Monitoring: Continuously monitor and optimize database performance.
• Backup and Recovery: Implement and manage backup, recovery, and disaster recovery strategies.
• EDWH Management: Maintain and manage EDWH, including RedShift and BigQuery.
• Data Handling: Handle ad-hoc requests for data modification, extraction, ingestion, and other related tasks.
• Innovation and Research: Stay updated with the latest technologies and best practices, with an appetite for learning and innovation.

Required Skills and Expertise:

• PostgreSQL: Proven experience in managing PostgreSQL databases.
• EDWH Expertise: Proficiency in Amazon RedShift and Google BigQuery.
• Database Performance: Strong skills in indexing, query tuning, and optimization.
• Backup/Recovery: Experience with backup, recovery, and disaster recovery processes.
• Security: Expertise in database security, user account management, and access control.
• Problem Solving: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Research and Learning: Willingness to learn new technologies and innovate.
• Communication: Excellent communication skills, able to handle requests from various departments.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Must have a full-time Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or similar
• 3+ years of working experience in the related field
• Experience in a similar role within a medium to large organization.
• Familiarity with data warehousing concepts and best practices.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks effectively.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.

Fusemachines is an Equal Opportunities Employer, committed to diversity and inclusion. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.