Senior Techops Engineer

Senior Database Administrator (DBA)

Our world is transforming, and PTC is leading the way. Our software brings the physical and digital worlds together, enabling companies to improve operations, create better products, and empower people in all aspects of their business.

Our people make all the difference in our success. Today, we are a global team of nearly 7,000 and our main objective is to create opportunities for our team members to explore, learn, and grow – all while seeing their ideas come to life and celebrating the differences that make us who we are and the work we do possible.

We are seeking an experienced Senior Database Administrator (DBA) with 10+ years of expertise, primarily in PostgreSQL and secondarily in MySQL. The ideal candidate will bring strong knowledge of cloud-native database architectures, AWS RDS, Redis, and database migration strategies, along with experience in OpenSearch and/or Elasticsearch for search, indexing, and analytics workloads.

This role is perfect for someone who thrives in a collaborative, fast-paced, cloud-first environment, values continuous learning, and enjoys solving complex challenges. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds who share a passion for building reliable, scalable, and secure data solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, deploy, and manage PostgreSQL databases with high availability, scalability, and performance.
• Administer and support MySQL and other secondary databases as needed.
• Lead cloud-native database deployments using AWS RDS, Aurora, and EC2-hosted databases.
• Plan and execute database migrations from on-premise to cloud or between cloud platforms.
• Manage Redis clusters for caching, session management, and performance optimization.
• Administer and optimize OpenSearch and/or Elasticsearch clusters for indexing, full-text search, and analytics.
• Implement and maintain backup, recovery, and disaster recovery strategies.
• Monitor database and search platform health, performance, and security using modern observability tools.
• Automate routine DBA tasks using scripting and infrastructure-as-code tools.
• Collaborate with DevOps, SRE, and application teams to ensure seamless database and search service integration.
• Ensure compliance with data governance, security, and privacy standards.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• 10+ years of hands-on experience as a DBA with a strong focus on PostgreSQL.
• Solid experience with MySQL and exposure to other databases like MariaDB, MongoDB, or DynamoDB.
• Deep understanding of AWS services, especially RDS, Aurora, EC2, CloudWatch, and IAM.
• Proven experience with cloud-native database design and migration strategies.
• Strong knowledge of Redis and its role in high-performance architectures.
• Experience with OpenSearch and/or Elasticsearch for search, indexing, and log analytics use cases.
• Expertise in SQL tuning, query optimization, replication, partitioning, and clustering.
• Proficiency in scripting languages like Bash, Python, or Shell.
• Familiarity with monitoring tools (e.g., Prometheus, Grafana, pgBadger).
• Strong communication, documentation, and troubleshooting skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• AWS Certified Database – Specialty or equivalent certifications.
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines, Terraform, or CloudFormation.
• Exposure to Kubernetes, Docker, and containerized database deployments.
• Experience integrating databases with search engines like OpenSearch/Elasticsearch for analytics and observability.
• Experience with data archival, data masking, and compliance frameworks (e.g., GDPR, HIPAA).

Life at PTC is about more than working with today's most cutting-edge technologies to transform the physical world. It's about showing up as you are and working alongside some of today's most talented industry leaders to transform the world around you.

If you share our passion for problem-solving through innovation, you'll likely become just as passionate about the PTC experience as we are. Are you ready to explore your next career move with us?