Senior PostgreSQL Database Engineer

Summary

Huntington is seeking a Senior Postgre

SQL Database Engineer's with experience supporting enterprise‑grade database environments. The ideal candidate brings strong technical leadership, excels in performance tuning and automation, and enjoys mentoring junior team members while driving best‑in‑class database reliability and security.

This position is available to be filled at any Huntington Corporate office location*

Huntington is seeking a Senior Postgre

SQL Database Engineer's with experience supporting enterprise‑grade database environments. The ideal candidate brings strong technical leadership, excels in performance tuning and automation, and enjoys mentoring junior team members while driving best‑in‑class database reliability and security.

• Lead and participate in complex database initiatives including upgrades, migrations, architecture planning, and environment standardization.
• Establish and maintain database configuration standards, security controls, and best practices.
• Mentor and provide technical guidance to junior DBA team members.
• Deliver advanced troubleshooting and problem resolution for high‑impact production issues.
• Assist in developing a Tier I Postgre
  
  SQL support offering for broader organizational use.
• Implement and manage Postgre
  
  SQL‑specific controls such as:
  • Continuous database restore validation
  • Baseline drift detection
  • Vulnerability identification and remediation
• Contribute effectively as a collaborative team member in a fast‑paced environment.
• Participate in an on‑call rotation to support critical systems.
• Produce clear, thorough, and professional documentation.
• Keeps current and emerging technologies, how they integrate and drive value for Huntington .
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor's Degree Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field or 4+ additional years of relevant experience.
• 5+ years of related experience in database administration within the Postgre
  
  SQL database platform, or relevant database platforms.

• Advanced experience with Postgre
  
  SQL installation, configuration, upgrades, migrations, and daily administration.
• Oracle experience is highly valued and considered a strong differentiator.

• Proven background in performance tuning, optimization, and proactive monitoring using industry‑standard tools.

• Experience supporting automation efforts using Infrastructure as Code methodologies.
• Strong scripting abilities:
  Bash and experience in Python, Perl, or other scripting languages.
• Hands‑on experience with configuration management platforms such as Ansible, Chef, or Puppet.

• Expertise in architecting and managing high availability, replication, and backup/recovery solutions.

• Proficiency with Linux/Unix environments.

Exempt Status: (Yes = not eligible for overtime pay) (No = eligible for overtime pay)

Yes

Office

Certain positions outside our branch network may be eligible for a flexible work arrangement. We’re combining the best of both worlds: in‑office and work from home. Our approach enables our teams to deepen connections, maintain a strong community, and do their best work. Remote roles will also have the opportunity to come together in our offices for moments that matter. Specific work arrangements will be provided by the hiring team.

Huntington is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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