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
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Manage, monitor, and maintain PostgreSQL environments (community and enterprise editions).
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Design and optimize database architecture, replication, HA, and backup solutions.
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Troubleshoot performance issues and conduct tuning and root cause analysis across large-scale environments.
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Lead Oracle-to-PostgreSQL migration projects and ensure compatibility across platforms.
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Collaborate with DevOps, development, and infrastructure teams for seamless database integration.
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Enforce security policies, access controls, and best practices.
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Provide Tier 1 to Tier 3 support to internal teams and external clients.
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Create documentation, build knowledge bases, and mentor junior DBAs.
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Participate in on-call rotations and provide after-hours support when needed.
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Support technical pre-sales and client solution architecture as required.
𝐑𝐞𝐪𝐮𝐢𝐫𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬:
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5–8 years of hands-on DBA experience, with a minimum of 3 years focused specifically on PostgreSQL.
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In-depth experience with enterprise-grade PostgreSQL platforms and tools.
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Strong advantage: Background in Oracle Database administration or migrations.
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Proven expertise in:
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Performance tuning and optimization.
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Backup and recovery strategies.
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Replication (streaming and logical).
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Proficient in Linux command-line operations and scripting (e.g., Bash, Python).
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Experience with PostgreSQL monitoring and diagnostic tools such as pg_stat_statements , Prometheus , pgBadger , etc.
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Familiarity with cloud environments (AWS, Azure, GCP) and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes) is a plus.
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Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
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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:
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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).