Senior PostgreSQL Database Administrator
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Job Location:
Johannesburg - South Africa
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
Yesterday
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
A South African-based IT company specializing inenterprise-grade data management database services and cybersecurity is seeking aSenior 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 L1L3 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: 58 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)
IFyou meet the above requirements and want to make a career-changing move apply today by emailing your CV to emailprotected
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Key Skills
- Databases
- SQL
- High Availability
- PL/SQL
- Solaris
- Microsoft SQL Server
- Database Design
- Performance Tuning
- MySQL
- Shell Scripting
- Database Administration
- Oracle
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