PostgreSQL DBA

JAM Recruitment; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is seeking an SC Cleared PostgreSQL DBA in the UK, specifically in London or North Bristol. This role involves designing and deploying PostgreSQL environments, administering existing setups, and collaborating with development teams to ensure optimal database performance. Ideal candidates should possess strong experience in complex environments and DevOps, along with deep PostgreSQL expertise. Competitive rates of £620-£725 per day are offered, with hybrid working arrangements.

Qualifications

• Strong hands-on experience as a DBA within complex environments.
• Deep expertise with PostgreSQL administration and optimisation.
• Comfortable working within DevOps teams and supporting developers.

Responsibilities

• Design and deploy a new instance of PostgreSQL.
• Administer and maintain the current Postgres environment.
• Collaborate with development teams to optimise PostgreSQL usage.

Skills

PostgreSQL administration

Collaboration with DevOps teams

Query optimisation

Job description

SC Cleared PostgreSQL DBA

Location: London (Vauxhall) or North Bristol (hybrid working)

Rate: £620 to £725 per day based on an 8 hour day (Umbrella, inside IR35)

Security clearance: Must hold live and transferrable SC and be eligible for enhanced SC

Start date subject to transfer of SC with enhanced SC in progress

Are you driven to work with cutting‑edge technology and motivated to solve complex, meaningful challenges? This is an exciting opportunity to join a specialist team supporting UK National Security customers. Your work will help deliver secure, resilient systems that directly contribute to protecting the nation.

About the Opportunity

Are you driven to work with cutting‑edge technology and motivated to solve complex, meaningful challenges? This is an exciting opportunity to join a specialist team supporting UK National Security customers. Your work will help deliver secure, resilient systems that directly contribute to protecting the nation.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and deploy a new instance of PostgreSQL.
• Administer and maintain the current Postgres environment, including:
  • Storage management
  • Query optimisation
  • General DBA duties
• Collaborate with development teams to optimise PostgreSQL usage, including:
  • Supporting query optimisation
  • Ensuring performance and reliability across applications

Ideal Candidate

• Strong hands‑on experience as a DBA within complex environments.
• Deep expertise with PostgreSQL administration and optimisation.
• Comfortable working within DevOps teams and supporting developers.