Postgres Deployment Engineer

SupabaseSupabase·Remote
Software Development

WFA Digital Insight

As demand for scalable database solutions surges, the role of Postgres Deployment Engineers has become pivotal. With the rise of remote work, companies like Supabase are seeking experts who can navigate async environments and drive stability in deployments. Given the 23% growth in cloud infrastructure spending in 2025, candidates with a strong background in PostgreSQL, Nix, and cloud architectures are in high demand. Before applying, it's essential to understand the intricacies of managing PostgreSQL lifecycles and optimizing CI/CD pipelines.

Job Description

About the Role

Supabase is seeking a Postgres Deployment Engineer to join its PostgreSQL team. The ideal candidate will thrive in async, fast-paced environments and be excited about building developer tools that scale to millions.

Responsibilities

  • Package software into the supabase/postgres repo using Nix or Debian packaging.
  • Manage PostgreSQL lifecycles, ensuring timely major, minor, and extension upgrades.
  • Expand platform release systems for self-service deployments.
  • Optimize CI/CD and tooling, specifically expanding GitHub Actions and testing/release approaches.

Requirements

  • 3+ years of experience with PostgreSQL and its ecosystem.
  • Proficiency in Nix, Ansible, Packer, Docker, QEMU/KVM, AWS, and Kubernetes.
  • Experience building for multiple architectures, including Linux and Darwin/macOS aarch64 targets.

How to Stand Out

  • Familiarize yourself with the Nix package management system and its applications in cloud deployments.
  • Showcase your experience with PostgreSQL lifecycle management and CI/CD optimization in your portfolio.
  • Highlight your ability to communicate technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.
  • Prepare examples of how you've resolved production issues in previous roles, focusing on proactive problem-solving.
  • Be ready to discuss your experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools and their role in deployment stability.

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