Postgresql Database Administrator

Paymentology; Pretoria; Remote; ZAR 60 000 - 100 000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in the payments sector is seeking a skilled Database Administrator to maintain and optimize mission-critical databases. This role involves collaborating with a dynamic team to enhance database performance, security, and availability. You'll have the opportunity to work on innovative technology projects, implement automation strategies, and manage cloud-based databases. Join a diverse and inclusive environment that values your expertise and supports your professional growth. If you're passionate about database management and eager to make a global impact, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Full-time remote work

Flexible hours

Continuous learning opportunities

Supportive work environment

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience as a Database Administrator.
• Proficiency in cloud-based databases and automation tools.

Responsibilities

• Design and optimize database schemas with the development team.
• Implement backup and recovery strategies to ensure data integrity.

Skills

PostgreSQL

MSSQL

Shell Scripting

Terraform

Ansible

GitHub

Database Performance Tuning

Cloud Database Management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Tools

AWS RDS

BigQuery

Azure Postgres

Job description

Paymentology Database Administrator Job Description

Paymentology is the first truly global issuer-processor, providing banks and fintechs with the technology, team, and experience to issue and process Mastercard, Visa, and UnionPay cards across more than 60 countries. Our advanced, multi-cloud platform offers both shared and dedicated processing instances, a vast global presence, and real-time data, establishing us as a leader in payments.

As a Database Administrator at Paymentology, you will be responsible for maintaining the integrity, security, and performance of our mission-critical databases to support our growth.

Responsibilities:

1. Partner with our development team to design and optimize database schemas.
2. Perform database administration tasks, including schema management, user access control, and performance tuning.
3. Implement robust backup and recovery strategies to ensure data integrity and availability.
4. Manage database security protocols, including user access controls and encryption measures.
5. Monitor database performance proactively and troubleshoot issues using advanced tools.
6. Provide on-call support for database emergencies and critical issues.
7. Plan capacity to accommodate future growth and resource needs.
8. Develop automated scripts for database maintenance and repetitive tasks.
9. Manage database migrations, including upgrades, version migrations, and transitions to cloud services such as AWS.

What You Can Expect:

At Paymentology, we value making a difference in the lives of our employees and communities. You will work with a diverse, global team committed to advancing the world through payments and making a global impact.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, IT, or a related field.
• 8+ years of experience as a Database Administrator, with at least 6 years focused on PostgreSQL and 1 year with MSSQL.
• Proficiency in automation tools such as shell scripting, Terraform, Ansible, and GitHub.
• Experience automating maintenance tasks, daily operations, and database refresh processes.
• Experience managing cloud-based databases like AWS RDS, BigQuery, and Azure Postgres.
• Skills in deploying, monitoring, and maintaining high-performance, scalable, and reliable databases in cloud environments.
• Proven ability to architect and implement database migrations to cloud platforms.
• Fluent in English, both spoken and written.

Additional Information:

This role requires high availability and readiness to address critical incidents, including participation in an on-call schedule supporting 24/7 operations.

Why Join Paymentology?

• Full-time remote work with flexible hours.
• Inclusive, diverse, and supportive work environment.
• Opportunity to work on innovative technology projects.
• Continuous learning and professional development opportunities.

If you are a database expert passionate about performance optimization, automation, and reliability, we want to hear from you! Apply now to join a company that values your skills and supports your growth.