💼 Full-Time Position

Senior PostgreSQL Administrator at Kraken

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Electric Capital
📍 edmonton, division no. 11, Canada
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Location
edmonton, Canada
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Posted
May 29, 2026
Type
Full-Time
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Full-Time Opportunity: This is a permanent, full-time position with a competitive package and real career growth potential.

Job Description

Drive database excellence at Kraken as a Senior PostgreSQL Administrator. Focus on scaling high-throughput environments and implementing automation in this fully remote role.
Join a seasoned team of DBAs and SREs focused on PostgreSQL operational excellence. Your responsibilities will include optimizing clusters, enhancing vector data capabilities, and championing reliable patterns for high-traffic systems. You’ll contribute to transforming operational knowledge into automated workflows while ensuring performance and reliability across Kraken’s services.
Key Responsibilities:
• Design and maintain high-throughput PostgreSQL clusters
• Enhance vector data platforms like pgvector
• Own reliability fundamentals including replication and backups
• Develop automation to reduce manual tasks
• Improve observability through meaningful metrics
Requirements:
• 5+ years in high-volume PostgreSQL environments
• Strong understanding of PostgreSQL internals and operatio...