PostgreSQL DBA

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

Job summary

A specialist recruitment agency seeks an experienced SC Cleared PostgreSQL DBA to join their team in Gloucester. This role involves designing and deploying PostgreSQL instances, maintaining the current environment, and collaborating with DevOps teams. Ideal candidates will have strong DBA experience and expertise in PostgreSQL administration. Compensation ranges from £620 to £725 per day, with hybrid working options available.

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

Query optimization

Collaboration with DevOps teams

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.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and deploy a new instance of PostgreSQL.
• Administer and maintain the current Postgres environment, including storage management, query optimisation and general DBA duties.
• Collaborate with development teams to optimise PostgreSQL usage, including supporting query optimisation and 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.