PostgreSQL Database Administrator

3 days ago

Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa Hire Resolve Full time R90 000 - R120 000 per year
Are you a meticulous and experienced PostgreSQL expert with a passion for performance, security, and data integrity? A forward-thinking technology firm is seeking a PostgreSQL Database Administrator to join their growing team and help scale, maintain, and optimize mission-critical databases that support enterprise-grade applications.

𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐩𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬

  • Manage, monitor, and maintain PostgreSQL environments (community and enterprise editions).

  • Design and optimize database architecture, replication, HA, and backup solutions.

  • Troubleshoot performance issues and conduct tuning and root cause analysis across large-scale environments.

  • Lead Oracle-to-PostgreSQL migration projects and ensure compatibility across platforms.

  • Collaborate with DevOps, development, and infrastructure teams for seamless database integration.

  • Enforce security policies, access controls, and best practices.

  • Provide Tier 1 to Tier 3 support to internal teams and external clients.

  • Create documentation, build knowledge bases, and mentor junior DBAs.

  • Participate in on-call rotations and provide after-hours support when needed.

  • Support technical pre-sales and client solution architecture as required.

𝐑𝐞𝐪𝐮𝐢𝐫𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬:

  • 5–8 years of hands-on DBA experience, with a minimum of 3 years focused specifically on PostgreSQL.

  • In-depth experience with enterprise-grade PostgreSQL platforms and tools.

  • Strong advantage: Background in Oracle Database administration or migrations.

  • Proven expertise in:

    • Performance tuning and optimization.

    • Backup and recovery strategies.

    • Replication (streaming and logical).

  • Proficient in Linux command-line operations and scripting (e.g., Bash, Python).

  • Experience with PostgreSQL monitoring and diagnostic tools such as pg_stat_statements, Prometheus, pgBadger, etc.

  • Familiarity with cloud environments (AWS, Azure, GCP) and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes) is a plus.

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

  • Ability to work independently and take initiative in high-pressure environments.

Contact Hire Resolve for your next career-changing move.
Our client is offering a highly competitive salary for this role based on experience.
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