Strong PostgreSQL knowledge including query optimisation, indexing strategies, execution plans, and database internals Proficiency in CLI SQL expertise including complex queries, window functions, CTEs, and PL/pgSQL Experience with performance analysis (reading logs, metrics, identifying bottlenecks) Experience with TimescaleDB Experience with other relational databases Background in customer-facing technical roles Curiosity or experience with AI in databases Ability to learn quickly across diverse technical domains Strong communication skills Experience with AWS/Azure services and cloud architecture (Nice to Have) Understanding of container orchestration, pods, services, and resource management (Nice to Have) Browser DevTools debugging (Nice to Have)