Senior PostgreSQL DBA

2 weeks ago


City of Johannesburg Metropolitan Municipality, South Africa SyncPoint Technologies (Pty) Ltd Full time

SyncPoint Technologies (Pty) Ltd is a next-generation technology and consulting company specializing in database solutions , advanced analytics , AI-driven innovation and technical resource augmentation . Our core offerings span PostgreSQL database support, data intelligence and predictive analytics, AI solutions and technical resourcing— all designed to support smarter decisions, operational efficiency, and digital transformation. Role Description This is a contract role located in the City of Johannesburg for a Senior PostgreSQL DBA. The Senior PostgreSQL DBA will be responsible for managing and maintaining PostgreSQL databases, ensuring their performance, availability, and security. Daily tasks include designing and implementing database architecture, troubleshooting database issues, and managing database backups and recovery processes. Additionally, the role involves implementing replication strategies and optimizing database operations to support business applications effectively. Desired Experience and Qualifications 10+ years hands‑on PostgreSQL experience in professional environments. DBA on 3+ major projects with PostgreSQL (design, implementation, optimization). Worked on diverse applications (transactional, data warehousing, analytics). Handled database migrations and large‑scale (>100GB), with at least 50 users. Write / optimize complex SQL, indexes, and query execution plans for performance. Design normalized/denormalized schemas, using partitioning and materialized views. Use PostgreSQL extensions (e.g., PostGIS, PL/pgSQL, uuid-ossp, pgcrypto). PostgreSQL (10+ years’ experience). Nice to have experience: Python and Machine Learning. Additional Skills Proficient with PostgreSQL 8‑10+ features (e.g., parallel queries, JIT). Skilled in tools like PSQL, pgAdmin, pg_dump, or DBeaver. Document designs and collaborate with development/operations teams. Qualifications Relevant Degree (minimum requirement). Relevant Microsoft/Database specific Qualifications. Package & Remuneration Seniority level Mid‑Senior level Employment type Full‑time Job function Information Technology Industries IT Services and IT Consulting Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at SyncPoint Technologies (Pty) Ltd (An Authorised Partner of EnterpriseDB) by 2x. #J-18808-Ljbffr


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