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Senior PostgreSQL Database Administrator

R 50 000 - R 70 000 a month
Hire Resolve
Johannesburg Full-day Full-time

Description:

A South African-based IT company specializing in enterprise-grade data management, database services, and cybersecurity is seeking a Senior DBA to manage enterprise-grade database environments and support mission-critical systems. You will lead high-impact migration, optimization, and modernization projects, playing a pivotal role in driving PostgreSQL adoption across Africa.

Responsibilities:

  • Infrastructure Management: Design, implement, and maintain high-availability PostgreSQL environments (Community and Enterprise).

  • Performance Engineering: Lead troubleshooting, performance tuning, and scaling efforts for large-scale databases.

  • Migration Leadership: Execute Oracle-to-Postgres migrations and provide expert guidance on cross-platform compatibility.

  • Reliability & Security: Manage robust replication, backup/recovery strategies, and implement rigorous security policies.

  • Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with DevOps and Infrastructure teams to ensure seamless database integration and automation.

  • Technical Support: Provide L1–L3 support and participate in an after-hours on-call rotation.

  • Strategic Growth: Assist in pre-sales solution architecture and mentor junior team members.


Minimum Requirements:
  • Experience: 5–8 years as a DBA, with 3+ years dedicated to PostgreSQL .

  • Technical Depth: Proficient in Enterprise PostgreSQL platforms and Linux-based environments (CLI & Scripting).

  • Core Competencies: Proven expertise in performance tuning, streaming/logical replication, and disaster recovery.

  • Advantageous: Previous experience with Oracle Database is highly preferred.


Benefits:

  • Competitive salary based on experience (salary can potentially be more based on experience/skills)

IF you meet the above requirements and want to make a career-changing move, apply today by emailing your CV to itcareers@hireresolve.za.com



Requirements:

A South African-based IT company specializing in enterprise-grade data management, database services, and cybersecurity is seeking a Senior DBA to manage enterprise-grade database environments and support mission-critical systems. You will lead high-impact migration, optimization, and modernization projects, playing a pivotal role in driving PostgreSQL adoption across Africa.

Responsibilities:

  • Infrastructure Management: Design, implement, and maintain high-availability PostgreSQL environments (Community and Enterprise).

  • Performance Engineering: Lead troubleshooting, performance tuning, and scaling efforts for large-scale databases.

  • Migration Leadership: Execute Oracle-to-Postgres migrations and provide expert guidance on cross-platform compatibility.

  • Reliability & Security: Manage robust replication, backup/recovery strategies, and implement rigorous security policies.

  • Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with DevOps and Infrastructure teams to ensure seamless database integration and automation.

  • Technical Support: Provide L1–L3 support and participate in an after-hours on-call rotation.

  • Strategic Growth: Assist in pre-sales solution architecture and mentor junior team members.


Minimum Requirements:
  • Experience: 5–8 years as a DBA, with 3+ years dedicated to PostgreSQL .

  • Technical Depth: Proficient in Enterprise PostgreSQL platforms and Linux-based environments (CLI & Scripting).

  • Core Competencies: Proven expertise in performance tuning, streaming/logical replication, and disaster recovery.

  • Advantageous: Previous experience with Oracle Database is highly preferred.


Benefits:

  • Competitive salary based on experience (salary can potentially be more based on experience/skills)

IF you meet the above requirements and want to make a career-changing move, apply today by emailing your CV to itcareers@hireresolve.za.com



A South African-based IT company specializing in enterprise-grade data management, database services, and cybersecurity is seeking a Senior DBA to manage enterprise-grade database environments and support mission-critical systems. You will lead high-impact migration, optimization, and modernization projects, playing a pivotal role in driving PostgreSQL adoption across Africa.

Responsibilities:

  • Infrastructure Management: Design, implement, and maintain high-availability PostgreSQL environments (Community and Enterprise).

  • Performance Engineering: Lead troubleshooting, performance tuning, and scaling efforts for large-scale databases.

  • Migration Leadership: Execute Oracle-to-Postgres migrations and provide expert guidance on cross-platform compatibility.

  • Reliability & Security: Manage robust replication, backup/recovery strategies, and implement rigorous security policies.

  • Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with DevOps and Infrastructure teams to ensure seamless database integration and automation.

  • Technical Support: Provide L1–L3 support and participate in an after-hours on-call rotation.

  • Strategic Growth: Assist in pre-sales solution architecture and mentor junior team members.


Minimum Requirements:
  • Experience: 5–8 years as a DBA, with 3+ years dedicated to PostgreSQL .

  • Technical Depth: Proficient in Enterprise PostgreSQL platforms and Linux-based environments (CLI & Scripting).

  • Core Competencies: Proven expertise in performance tuning, streaming/logical replication, and disaster recovery.

  • Advantageous: Previous experience with Oracle Database is highly preferred.


Benefits:

  • Competitive salary based on experience (salary can potentially be more based on experience/skills)

IF you meet the above requirements and want to make a career-changing move, apply today by emailing your CV to itcareers@hireresolve.za.com



A South African-based IT company specializing in enterprise-grade data management, database services, and cybersecurity is seeking a Senior DBA to manage enterprise-grade database environments and support mission-critical systems. You will lead high-impact migration, optimization, and modernization projects, playing a pivotal role in driving PostgreSQL adoption across Africa.

Responsibilities:

  • Infrastructure Management: Design, implement, and maintain high-availability PostgreSQL environments (Community and Enterprise).

  • Performance Engineering: Lead troubleshooting, performance tuning, and scaling efforts for large-scale databases.

  • Migration Leadership: Execute Oracle-to-Postgres migrations and provide expert guidance on cross-platform compatibility.

  • Reliability & Security: Manage robust replication, backup/recovery strategies, and implement rigorous security policies.

  • Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with DevOps and Infrastructure teams to ensure seamless database integration and automation.

  • Technical Support: Provide L1–L3 support and participate in an after-hours on-call rotation.

  • Strategic Growth: Assist in pre-sales solution architecture and mentor junior team members.


Minimum Requirements:
  • Experience: 5–8 years as a DBA, with 3+ years dedicated to PostgreSQL .

  • Technical Depth: Proficient in Enterprise PostgreSQL platforms and Linux-based environments (CLI & Scripting).

  • Core Competencies: Proven expertise in performance tuning, streaming/logical replication, and disaster recovery.

  • Advantageous: Previous experience with Oracle Database is highly preferred.


Benefits:

  • Competitive salary based on experience (salary can potentially be more based on experience/skills)

IF you meet the above requirements and want to make a career-changing move, apply today by emailing your CV to itcareers@hireresolve.za.com



  • Infrastructure Management: Design, implement, and maintain high-availability PostgreSQL environments (Community and Enterprise).

  • Performance Engineering: Lead troubleshooting, performance tuning, and scaling efforts for large-scale databases.

  • Migration Leadership: Execute Oracle-to-Postgres migrations and provide expert guidance on cross-platform compatibility.

  • Reliability & Security: Manage robust replication, backup/recovery strategies, and implement rigorous security policies.

  • Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with DevOps and Infrastructure teams to ensure seamless database integration and automation.

  • Technical Support: Provide L1–L3 support and participate in an after-hours on-call rotation.

  • Strategic Growth: Assist in pre-sales solution architecture and mentor junior team members.

  • Experience: 5–8 years as a DBA, with 3+ years dedicated to PostgreSQL .

  • Technical Depth: Proficient in Enterprise PostgreSQL platforms and Linux-based environments (CLI & Scripting).

  • Core Competencies: Proven expertise in performance tuning, streaming/logical replication, and disaster recovery.

  • Advantageous: Previous experience with Oracle Database is highly preferred.

  • Competitive salary based on experience (salary can potentially be more based on experience/skills)
13 Feb 2026;   from: careers24.com

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