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PostgreSQL DBA

Prophecy Technologies

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced PostgreSQL Database Administrator to manage, maintain, and optimize PostgreSQL databases in a production environment. The role focuses on database performance, availability, security, and reliability while working closely with application, infrastructure, and DevOps teams.

Key Responsibilities
  • Install, configure, and maintain PostgreSQL database systems
  • Monitor database performance and proactively tune queries and indexes
  • Manage database backup, recovery, and disaster recovery strategies
  • Ensure database security, access control, and compliance
  • Perform database migrations, upgrades, and patching
  • Troubleshoot database issues and conduct root cause analysis
  • Support high availability and replication setups (Streaming Replication, Logical Replication, etc.)
  • Collaborate with application, infrastructure, and DevOps teams
Required Skills & Experience
  • 5+ years of hands-on experience as a PostgreSQL DBA
  • Strong expertise in PostgreSQL architecture and internals
  • Hands-on experience with performance tuning and optimization
  • Experience with backup and recovery tools ( pg_dump, pg_basebackup, WAL archiving )
  • Strong knowledge of replication, clustering, and failover solutions
  • Experience working in Linux/Unix environments
  • Strong scripting skills ( Shell, Python, or similar )
Competencies
  • Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills
  • Ability to work independently in a production environment
  • Strong collaboration and communication skills
  • Attention to detail and operational excellence
Preferred Skills
  • Experience supporting large-scale or mission-critical database environments
  • Exposure to DevOps practices and automation
  • Experience with cloud-based PostgreSQL deployments
Vacancy posted 22 hours ago
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