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  • Design and build Go-based automation for full PostgreSQL lifecycle management, including provisioning, upgrades, and scaling.
  • Collaborate with product management and engineering teams to deliver high-performance solutions for internet-scale databases.
  • Build repeatable automation for PostgreSQL major version upgrades and operate services in production.

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