Senior Database Administrator

Job description

We are seeking a Senior Database Administrator to manage, secure and optimize our on-premises infrastructure. You will oversee mission-critical PostgreSQL and EnterpriseDB (EDB) Postgres Advanced Server deployments and migrations. This role ensures maximum uptime, strict data compliance and seamless migrations within a secure on-premises physical and virtual environment.

Responsibilities

- Manage on-premises PostgreSQL and EDB Postgres Advanced Server (EPAS) clusters

- Optimize slow queries and tune database parameters using EDB Postgres Enterprise Manager (PEM)

- Support failover, replication and disaster recovery infrastructure using EDB tools

- Enforce database security patches, access controls and encryption protocols on-prem

- Write and maintain Oracle-compatible PL/SQL objects to support legacy system integration

Requirements

- 3+ years of database administration experience with deep production knowledge of PostgreSQL and EDB

- Background in managing databases on-premises including bare metal, VMware or private cloud

- Expertise in EDB Failover Manager (EFM), Backup and Recovery Tool (BART) and PEM

- Proficiency in SQL, PL/PostgreSQL and Oracle compatibility features (PL/SQL)

- Skills in Linux system administration, shell scripting and storage performance optimization

- Fluent communication skills in English at a B2+ level