Senior PostgreSQL DBA - HA, Cloud Migrations & Tuning

Cognizant; Dublin; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology consulting firm is seeking an experienced Postgres Database Administrator in Dublin. The ideal candidate will manage and optimize PostgreSQL environments, performing essential tasks like database installation, performance tuning, and cloud migrations. Expertise in backup strategies and clustering technologies is essential, along with strong problem-solving skills. Competitive compensation and opportunity for growth are offered.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Postgres Database Administrator in enterprise environments.
• Strong knowledge of PostgreSQL architecture, including WAL, MVCC, and vacuum processes.
• Hands-on experience with repmgr clustering and failover handling.
• Expertise in performance tuning and troubleshooting.

Responsibilities

• Install, configure, and maintain PostgreSQL databases both on-premises and in the cloud.
• Handle performance issues by tuning configurations and optimizing queries.
• Implement replication strategies for data synchronization across environments.
• Design and execute migration strategies to cloud environments.

Skills

PostgreSQL architecture understanding

Performance tuning

Backup and recovery

Cloud integration

Replication management

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Tools

Google Cloud Platform

Microsoft Azure

pgAdmin

Prometheus

Grafana

Ansible

Terraform

Job description

A leading technology consulting firm is seeking an experienced Postgres Database Administrator in Dublin. The ideal candidate will manage and optimize PostgreSQL environments, performing essential tasks like database installation, performance tuning, and cloud migrations. Expertise in backup strategies and clustering technologies is essential, along with strong problem-solving skills. Competitive compensation and opportunity for growth are offered.