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PostgreSQL Database Administrator

Hire Resolve
Johannesburg Full-day Full-time

Description:

    • Are you a meticulous and experienced PostgreSQL expert with a passion for performance, security, and data integrity? A forward-thinking technology firm is seeking a PostgreSQL Database Administrator to join their growing team and help scale, maintain, and optimize mission-critical databases that support enterprise-grade applications.

𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐩𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬
  • Manage, monitor, and maintain PostgreSQL environments (community and enterprise editions).

  • Design and optimize database architecture, replication, HA, and backup solutions.

  • Troubleshoot performance issues and conduct tuning and root cause analysis across large-scale environments.

  • Lead Oracle-to-PostgreSQL migration projects and ensure compatibility across platforms.

  • Collaborate with DevOps, development, and infrastructure teams for seamless database integration.

  • Enforce security policies, access controls, and best practices.

  • Provide Tier 1 to Tier 3 support to internal teams and external clients.

  • Create documentation, build knowledge bases, and mentor junior DBAs.

  • Participate in on-call rotations and provide after-hours support when needed.

  • Support technical pre-sales and client solution architecture as required.


𝐑𝐞𝐪𝐮𝐢𝐫𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬:
  • 5–8 years of hands-on DBA experience, with a minimum of 3 years focused specifically on PostgreSQL.

  • In-depth experience with enterprise-grade PostgreSQL platforms and tools.

  • Strong advantage: Background in Oracle Database administration or migrations.

  • Proven expertise in:

    • Performance tuning and optimization.

    • Backup and recovery strategies.

    • Replication (streaming and logical).

  • Proficient in Linux command-line operations and scripting (e.g., Bash, Python).

  • Experience with PostgreSQL monitoring and diagnostic tools such as pg_stat_statements , Prometheus , pgBadger , etc.

  • Familiarity with cloud environments (AWS, Azure, GCP) and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes) is a plus.

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

  • Ability to work independently and take initiative in high-pressure environments.


Contact Hire Resolve for your next career-changing move.
Our client is offering a highly competitive salary for this role based on experience.
Apply for this role today, contact Chanel at Hire Resolve or on LinkedIn
You can also visit the Hire Resolve website: hireresolve.us or email us your CV: itcareers@hireresolve.za.com

We will contact you telephonically in 3 days should you be suitable for this vacancy. If you are not suitable, we will put your CV on file and contact you regarding any future vacancies that arise

Requirements:

    • Are you a meticulous and experienced PostgreSQL expert with a passion for performance, security, and data integrity? A forward-thinking technology firm is seeking a PostgreSQL Database Administrator to join their growing team and help scale, maintain, and optimize mission-critical databases that support enterprise-grade applications.

𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐩𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬
  • Manage, monitor, and maintain PostgreSQL environments (community and enterprise editions).

  • Design and optimize database architecture, replication, HA, and backup solutions.

  • Troubleshoot performance issues and conduct tuning and root cause analysis across large-scale environments.

  • Lead Oracle-to-PostgreSQL migration projects and ensure compatibility across platforms.

  • Collaborate with DevOps, development, and infrastructure teams for seamless database integration.

  • Enforce security policies, access controls, and best practices.

  • Provide Tier 1 to Tier 3 support to internal teams and external clients.

  • Create documentation, build knowledge bases, and mentor junior DBAs.

  • Participate in on-call rotations and provide after-hours support when needed.

  • Support technical pre-sales and client solution architecture as required.


𝐑𝐞𝐪𝐮𝐢𝐫𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬:
  • 5–8 years of hands-on DBA experience, with a minimum of 3 years focused specifically on PostgreSQL.

  • In-depth experience with enterprise-grade PostgreSQL platforms and tools.

  • Strong advantage: Background in Oracle Database administration or migrations.

  • Proven expertise in:

    • Performance tuning and optimization.

    • Backup and recovery strategies.

    • Replication (streaming and logical).

  • Proficient in Linux command-line operations and scripting (e.g., Bash, Python).

  • Experience with PostgreSQL monitoring and diagnostic tools such as pg_stat_statements , Prometheus , pgBadger , etc.

  • Familiarity with cloud environments (AWS, Azure, GCP) and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes) is a plus.

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

  • Ability to work independently and take initiative in high-pressure environments.


Contact Hire Resolve for your next career-changing move.
Our client is offering a highly competitive salary for this role based on experience.
Apply for this role today, contact Chanel at Hire Resolve or on LinkedIn
You can also visit the Hire Resolve website: hireresolve.us or email us your CV: itcareers@hireresolve.za.com

We will contact you telephonically in 3 days should you be suitable for this vacancy. If you are not suitable, we will put your CV on file and contact you regarding any future vacancies that arise
  • Are you a meticulous and experienced PostgreSQL expert with a passion for performance, security, and data integrity? A forward-thinking technology firm is seeking a PostgreSQL Database Administrator to join their growing team and help scale, maintain, and optimize mission-critical databases that support enterprise-grade applications.

𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐩𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬
  • Manage, monitor, and maintain PostgreSQL environments (community and enterprise editions).

  • Design and optimize database architecture, replication, HA, and backup solutions.

  • Troubleshoot performance issues and conduct tuning and root cause analysis across large-scale environments.

  • Lead Oracle-to-PostgreSQL migration projects and ensure compatibility across platforms.

  • Collaborate with DevOps, development, and infrastructure teams for seamless database integration.

  • Enforce security policies, access controls, and best practices.

  • Provide Tier 1 to Tier 3 support to internal teams and external clients.

  • Create documentation, build knowledge bases, and mentor junior DBAs.

  • Participate in on-call rotations and provide after-hours support when needed.

  • Support technical pre-sales and client solution architecture as required.


𝐑𝐞𝐪𝐮𝐢𝐫𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬:
  • 5–8 years of hands-on DBA experience, with a minimum of 3 years focused specifically on PostgreSQL.

  • In-depth experience with enterprise-grade PostgreSQL platforms and tools.

  • Strong advantage: Background in Oracle Database administration or migrations.

  • Proven expertise in:

    • Performance tuning and optimization.

    • Backup and recovery strategies.

    • Replication (streaming and logical).

  • Proficient in Linux command-line operations and scripting (e.g., Bash, Python).

  • Experience with PostgreSQL monitoring and diagnostic tools such as pg_stat_statements , Prometheus , pgBadger , etc.

  • Familiarity with cloud environments (AWS, Azure, GCP) and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes) is a plus.

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

  • Ability to work independently and take initiative in high-pressure environments.


Contact Hire Resolve for your next career-changing move.
Our client is offering a highly competitive salary for this role based on experience.
Apply for this role today, contact Chanel at Hire Resolve or on LinkedIn
You can also visit the Hire Resolve website: hireresolve.us or email us your CV: itcareers@hireresolve.za.com

We will contact you telephonically in 3 days should you be suitable for this vacancy. If you are not suitable, we will put your CV on file and contact you regarding any future vacancies that arise
  • Manage, monitor, and maintain PostgreSQL environments (community and enterprise editions).

  • Design and optimize database architecture, replication, HA, and backup solutions.

  • Troubleshoot performance issues and conduct tuning and root cause analysis across large-scale environments.

  • Lead Oracle-to-PostgreSQL migration projects and ensure compatibility across platforms.

  • Collaborate with DevOps, development, and infrastructure teams for seamless database integration.

  • Enforce security policies, access controls, and best practices.

  • Provide Tier 1 to Tier 3 support to internal teams and external clients.

  • Create documentation, build knowledge bases, and mentor junior DBAs.

  • Participate in on-call rotations and provide after-hours support when needed.

  • Support technical pre-sales and client solution architecture as required.

  • 5–8 years of hands-on DBA experience, with a minimum of 3 years focused specifically on PostgreSQL.

  • In-depth experience with enterprise-grade PostgreSQL platforms and tools.

  • Strong advantage: Background in Oracle Database administration or migrations.

  • Proven expertise in:

    • Performance tuning and optimization.

    • Backup and recovery strategies.

    • Replication (streaming and logical).

  • Proficient in Linux command-line operations and scripting (e.g., Bash, Python).

  • Experience with PostgreSQL monitoring and diagnostic tools such as pg_stat_statements , Prometheus , pgBadger , etc.

  • Familiarity with cloud environments (AWS, Azure, GCP) and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes) is a plus.

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

  • Ability to work independently and take initiative in high-pressure environments.

  • Performance tuning and optimization.

  • Backup and recovery strategies.

  • Replication (streaming and logical).

08 Jul 2025;   from: careers24.com

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