Database Administrator (Postgresql)

Edenred; England; Remote; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading fintech company in the UK seeks an experienced PostgreSQL Database Administrator to manage and modernise their database estate. The role involves migrating Oracle workloads to PostgreSQL on Amazon Aurora, optimizing database performance, and collaborating with multi-disciplinary teams in a cloud-first environment. Ideal candidates will have proven experience with PostgreSQL and strong cloud knowledge. Join us to help shape the future of data infrastructure.

Benefits

Collaborative work environment

Continuous learning opportunities

Cutting-edge technological projects

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a PostgreSQL DBA in production environments, preferably with Aurora PostgreSQL.
• Strong track record of migrating Oracle workloads to PostgreSQL.
• Deep understanding of PostgreSQL internals.

Responsibilities

• Manage and optimise PostgreSQL databases on Amazon Aurora.
• Support the migration of Oracle workloads to Aurora PostgreSQL.
• Collaborate with DevOps, developers, and architects.

Skills

PostgreSQL DBA experience

Oracle to PostgreSQL migration

Query optimization

AWS services

Database security principles

Tools

Terraform

CloudFormation

Datadog

Job description

Overview

Join Edenred Paytech as a PostgreSQL DBA. Location: UK-based | Type: Full-time | Cloud-first, innovation-driven. Edenred Paytech is on a mission to transform how we manage data—securely, scalably, and smartly. As we accelerate our cloud adoption journey, we're looking for a PostgreSQL Database Administrator to help modernise our database estate and lead high-impact migrations from Oracle to Amazon Aurora PostgreSQL. This is a hands-on, high-visibility role for someone who thrives in fast-paced environments, brings deep technical expertise, and enjoys collaborating across architecture, development, and DevOps teams. If you're passionate about PostgreSQL and cloud-native solutions, this is your opportunity to shape the future of data infrastructure at a leading fintech.

What YoueYou'll Do

• Manage and optimise PostgreSQL databases hosted on Amazon Aurora, ensuring performance, scalability, and resilience
• Support the migration of mission-critical Oracle workloads to Aurora PostgreSQL, applying best practices for performance and reliability
• Work across multi-engine environments including Oracle (on-prem Exadata and AWS RDS), MySQL, MariaDB, and SQL Server within AWS
• Design and implement schemas, partitioning strategies, indexing, and replication for high-throughput systems
• Enforce security standards aligned with PCI DSS and regulatory frameworks—user management, encryption, auditing
• Ensure availability and recovery through robust backup strategies, disaster recovery planning, and HA configurations
• Deploy monitoring and diagnostics using advanced tooling to troubleshoot and resolve complex issues in real time
• Collaborate cross-functionally with DevOps, developers, and architects to align database infrastructure with business goals

What You Bring

Essential Skills

• Proven experience as a PostgreSQL DBA in production environments (Aurora PostgreSQL preferred)
• Strong track record of migrating Oracle workloads to PostgreSQL, including performance tuning and schema redesign
• Deep understanding of PostgreSQL internals—MVCC, vacuuming, replication, clustering, indexing
• Expertise in query optimisation, performance tuning, and troubleshooting
• Hands-on experience with AWS services: EC2, S3, VPC, IAM
• Solid grasp of database security principles and compliance frameworks
• Experience implementing robust backup and recovery strategies

Desirable Extras

• Familiarity with infrastructure-as-code tools like Terraform or CloudFormation
• Experience with monitoring platforms such as CloudWatch, Datadog, or similar
• Knowledge of replication tooling like AWS DMS or Oracle GoldenGate
• Exposure to CI/CD integration and DevOps collaboration for database automation

Why Edenred Paytech?

• Be part of a cloud-first transformation using cutting-edge technologies
• Work in a collaborative, agile environment where your expertise shapes real outcomes
• Enjoy a culture that values innovation, ownership, and continuous learning

Ready to energise your career and make your mark in cloud-native data engineering? Apply now and help us build the future of fintech—powered by PostgreSQL