Cloud PostgreSQL DBA – AWS Expert

Talan; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm is seeking a Cloud Database Administrator to manage and optimize PostgreSQL databases on the AWS Cloud platform. The ideal candidate will ensure the performance and reliability of database systems while collaborating with various teams. Required qualifications include strong experience in PostgreSQL, AWS services, automation scripting, and excellent communication skills. This role will provide the opportunity to work on cutting-edge cloud technology in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Cloud Database Administrator, with a focus on PostgreSQL.
• Strong experience with AWS cloud services, particularly RDS.
• In-depth knowledge of PostgreSQL database internals, architecture, and best practices.
• Experience with database performance tuning and monitoring tools.
• Familiarity with database security practices and compliance standards.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and optimize PostgreSQL databases on AWS Cloud.
• Collaborate with teams to ensure database reliability and performance.
• Deploy and configure PostgreSQL database instances on AWS RDS.
• Monitor database performance and troubleshoot issues.
• Develop automation scripts for routine tasks.

Skills

PostgreSQL

AWS cloud services

SQL

Performance tuning

Automation scripting

Docker

Kubernetes

PL/pgSQL

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Education

AWS Certified Database – Specialty

Tools

Monitoring tools

Git

Job description

A leading consulting firm is seeking a Cloud Database Administrator to manage and optimize PostgreSQL databases on the AWS Cloud platform. The ideal candidate will ensure the performance and reliability of database systems while collaborating with various teams. Required qualifications include strong experience in PostgreSQL, AWS services, automation scripting, and excellent communication skills. This role will provide the opportunity to work on cutting-edge cloud technology in a fast-paced environment.