Description:
A dynamic and fast-growing technology solutions company is looking for an experienced Senior PostgreSQL Database Administrator with strong enterprise database management expertise to join their Johannesburg-based team. The successful candidate will work within enterprise-grade environments, supporting mission-critical systems while contributing to database migration, optimisation, and modernisation initiatives.
Responsibilities:
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Manage, monitor, and maintain PostgreSQL database environments (community and enterprise editions).
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Design and implement database architecture, including replication, high availability, and backup strategies.
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Perform advanced troubleshooting, performance tuning, and optimisation across large-scale environments.
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Lead Oracle-to-PostgreSQL migration projects and provide cross-platform compatibility guidance.
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Collaborate with development, DevOps, and infrastructure teams to ensure seamless database integration.
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Implement database security best practices, policies, and access control measures.
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Provide L1–L3 support to internal stakeholders and external clients.
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Document processes, develop knowledge bases, and mentor junior DBAs.
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Participate in after-hours support rotations when required.
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Support technical pre-sales engagements and contribute to solution architecture discussions.
Requirements:
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5–8 years’ hands-on DBA experience, with at least 3+ years focused on PostgreSQL.
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Strong experience working with Enterprise PostgreSQL platforms.
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Oracle Database experience advantageous.
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Proven expertise in performance tuning, replication (streaming and logical), and backup & recovery strategies.
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Strong Linux command-line proficiency and scripting skills.
Benefits
- Salary: negotiable.
Contact RPO Recruitment for your next career opportunity.
- Our client is offering a highly competitive salary for this role based on experience.
- Apply for this role today, contact Jarad Pentz at RPO Recruitment or on LinkedIn.
- You can also visit the RPO Recruitment website: rporecruitment.us or email us your
CV: tech@rpo-recruit.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:
-
Manage, monitor, and maintain PostgreSQL database environments (community and enterprise editions).
-
Design and implement database architecture, including replication, high availability, and backup strategies.
-
Perform advanced troubleshooting, performance tuning, and optimisation across large-scale environments.
-
Lead Oracle-to-PostgreSQL migration projects and provide cross-platform compatibility guidance.
-
Collaborate with development, DevOps, and infrastructure teams to ensure seamless database integration.
-
Implement database security best practices, policies, and access control measures.
-
Provide L1–L3 support to internal stakeholders and external clients.
-
Document processes, develop knowledge bases, and mentor junior DBAs.
-
Participate in after-hours support rotations when required.
-
Support technical pre-sales engagements and contribute to solution architecture discussions.
-
5–8 years’ hands-on DBA experience, with at least 3+ years focused on PostgreSQL.
-
Strong experience working with Enterprise PostgreSQL platforms.
-
Oracle Database experience advantageous.
-
Proven expertise in performance tuning, replication (streaming and logical), and backup & recovery strategies.
-
Strong Linux command-line proficiency and scripting skills.
- Salary: negotiable.
- Our client is offering a highly competitive salary for this role based on experience.
- Apply for this role today, contact Jarad Pentz at RPO Recruitment or on LinkedIn.
- You can also visit the RPO Recruitment website: rporecruitment.us or email us your
CV: tech@rpo-recruit.za.com.