Senior Database Consultant, Postgres

EDB; London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in data and AI solutions seeks a seasoned PostgreSQL Consultant in London. You'll architect and implement high-availability PostgreSQL solutions and provide strategic customer advisory services. The role requires extensive experience in SQL and Linux, coupled with strong communication skills, to effectively support and train client teams.

Benefits

Health and wellness resources

Wellness Fridays

Qualifications

• 5+ years in a customer-facing technical consulting role.
• Strong proficiency in SQL and hands-on DBA experience.
• Knowledge of Kubernetes and Linux system administration.

Responsibilities

• Architect large-scale PostgreSQL solutions and deploy high-availability setups.
• Lead database migrations from Oracle, SQL Server to PostgreSQL.
• Create documentation and deliver training to customer teams.

Skills

PostgreSQL

Customer-facing consulting

SQL

Linux system administration

Kubernetes

Problem-solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science/Engineering

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29.06.2025

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A Little About Us

EDB provides a data and AI platform that enables organizations to harness the full power of Postgres for transactional, analytical, and AI workloads across any cloud, anywhere. EDB empowers enterprises to control risk, manage costs and scale efficiently for a data and AI led world. Serving more than 1,500 customers globally and as the leading contributor to the vibrant and fast-growing PostgreSQL community, EDB supports major government organizations, financial services, media and information technology companies. EDB’s data-driven solutions enable customers to modernize legacy systems and break data silos while leveraging enterprise-grade open source technologies. EDB delivers the confidence of up to 99.999% high availability with mission critical capabilities built in such as security, compliance controls, and observability. For more information, visit

What Your Impact Will Be…

• Solution Design & Implementation: Architect and deploy large-scale, high-availability PostgreSQL solutions tailored to customer needs, incorporating modern technologies like Kubernetes and AI.
• Customer Advisory: Assess customer environments, identify areas for improvement, and provide strategic recommendations to optimize performance, security, and scalability.
• Technical Delivery: Lead database migrations from Oracle, SQL Server, or MySQL to PostgreSQL. Perform performance tuning, upgrades, and patching to ensure optimal database health.
• Knowledge Transfer: Create clear and comprehensive documentation (Runbooks, Best Practice Guides) and deliver training to empower customer teams.
• Collaboration & Influence: Work with the Professional Services team to develop project proposals and statements of work. Act as a key liaison between the customer and internal EDB teams, identifying new opportunities and providing product feedback.
• Application Development Support: Guide customers on best practices for developing custom applications using languages such as Python, Java, C++, or Ruby.

What You'll Bring...

• 5+ years of experience in a customer-facing technical consulting role.
• A Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science/Engineering, or equivalent practical experience.
• At least 5 years of hands-on DBA experience with PostgreSQL and/or Oracle, including strong proficiency in SQL.
• Proven experience with Linux system administration (RHEL, CentOS, Ubuntu, etc.) and scripting (Bash, Python, etc.).
• Demonstrable knowledge of Kubernetes concepts and their application in database deployment.
• An understanding of vector databases and their role in AI and machine learning.
• Excellent time management and problem-solving skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects concurrently.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with a talent for making complex technical concepts accessible.
• Ability to travel to customer sites as needed.

Preferred Skills & Experience

• Deep expertise in PostgreSQL architecture, including replication (Streaming, Logical), connection pooling (PgBouncer), and high-availability setups.
• Proficiency with EDB's product suite (EDB Postgres Advanced Server, EDB tools).
• Experience with database monitoring and observability tools.
• Hands-on experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and container orchestration (OpenShift).
• Knowledge of Change Data Capture (CDC) tools like Debezium.
• Experience in a remote or virtual team environment.
• Fluency in English is required; proficiency in French, Spanish, Italian, or German is a strong asset.

EDB is committed to supporting our employees' overall well being by offering a range of benefits and resources to promote a healthy work-life balance and wellness. We provide access to CuraLinc to aid employees in health and wellness tips and practices, as well as Wellness Fridays extending to December 2025! Check out our career site for more information on perks and benefits and reach out to our Talent Acquisition team for region specific benefits.

We know it takes a unique mix of people and skills to help us in our mission to supercharge Postgres, and we understand that not everyone will check every box. We’d love to hear from you and we want you to apply!