Senior PostgreSQL DBA - Performance, HA & Migrations

Hire Resolve; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

A forward-thinking technology firm is seeking a PostgreSQL Database Administrator to scale, maintain, and optimize critical databases. Responsibilities include managing PostgreSQL environments, troubleshooting performance issues, and collaborating with various teams. The ideal candidate should possess 5–8 years of DBA experience, with expertise in PostgreSQL and performance tuning. A strong background in Oracle may be beneficial. This role offers a highly competitive salary based on experience in Johannesburg, Gauteng.

Qualifications

• 5-8 years of hands-on DBA experience focusing on PostgreSQL.
• In-depth experience with enterprise PostgreSQL platforms.
• Background in Oracle Database administration is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain PostgreSQL environments.
• Design and optimize database architecture.
• Troubleshoot performance issues and conduct tuning.

Skills

PostgreSQL expertise

Performance tuning

Backup and recovery

Linux command-line

Cloud environments

Tools

pg_stat_statements

Prometheus

pgBadger

Docker

Kubernetes

Job description

A forward-thinking technology firm is seeking a PostgreSQL Database Administrator to scale, maintain, and optimize critical databases. Responsibilities include managing PostgreSQL environments, troubleshooting performance issues, and collaborating with various teams. The ideal candidate should possess 5–8 years of DBA experience, with expertise in PostgreSQL and performance tuning. A strong background in Oracle may be beneficial. This role offers a highly competitive salary based on experience in Johannesburg, Gauteng.