Postgresql DBA

eTeam Workforce Limited; Manchester; Híbrido; GBP 65.000 - 92.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

eTeam Workforce Limited is seeking a PostgreSQL DBA for a Manchester-based hybrid contract role. You will perform maintenance, optimization, and monitoring, ensuring stability and performance across PostgreSQL and MongoDB databases, with work across Terraform, CI/CD pipelines, and cloud DBaaS.

The 6-month contract is on PAYE through Umbrella at £402 per day, with two days on site per week in Manchester. You will contribute to disaster recovery, backup testing, security controls, and incident

Formación

• Proficient PostgreSQL DBA with strong experience in database maintenance, performance tuning, and disaster recovery.
• Hands-on experience with MongoDB and cloud-based DBaaS platforms.
• Familiarity with Terraform, CI/CD pipelines, and scripting for automation.

Responsabilidades

• Maintenance & optimization of PostgreSQL and MongoDB databases.
• Observability, monitoring, reporting on health and capacity.
• Disaster recovery planning and validation to ensure continuity.

Conocimientos

PostgreSQL

MongoDB

Cloud databases

Python

Herramientas

Terraform IaC

GitLab CI/CD

GitHub Actions

Cloud DBaaS (IBM Cloud AWS Azure GCP)

Datadog

Grafana

Prometheus

Splunk

ELK

Descripción del empleo

We are a Global Recruitment specialist that provides support to the clients across EMEA, APAC, US and Canada. We have an excellent job opportunity for you.

Job Title: PostgreSQL DBA

Location: Manchester (Hybrid - 2 days per week onsite)

Duration: 6 months contract initially

Rate: £402 per day on PAYE through Umbrella

Job Description:

• Maintenance & Optimization: Perform regular database maintenance activities and optimize database resources to ensure stability and efficiency.

• Observability & Reporting: Monitor database health, availability, and capacity, and provide regular operational and performance reports.

• Disaster Recovery & High Availability: Manage and validate disaster recovery and high availability solutions to ensure business continuity.

• Backup & Restore: Configure, monitor, and periodically test database backup and restore processes to ensure data recoverability and Application team requirement

• Performance Tuning: Analyze and tune database performance to improve query execution, resource utilization, and application responsiveness.

• Development & Incident Support: Provide database support for development activities and assist in troubleshooting and resolving production incidents.

• Proactive Issue Resolution: Identify potential database issues proactively and implement corrective actions before they impact business operations.

• Schema & Database Management: Manage database schemas, objects, and changes while ensuring adherence to governance standards.

• Database Security Architecture: Implement and maintain database security controls, access management, and compliance requirements to protect organizational data recommendation from Bank Security team.

Technologies:

• PostgreSQL (Primary), MongoDB (Mandatory)

• Terraform IaC

• GitLab CI/CD/DevOps/GitHub Actions

• Cloud DBaaS Platforms (IBM Cloud, AWS, Azure, GCP)

• Python, Shell Scripting, PowerShell

• ServiceNow

• Datadog, Grafana, Prometheus, Splunk, ELK