PostgreSQL Database Administrators

PostgreSQL Database Administrators

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Amazon Web Services (AWS) Cloud Computing Cloud Technology Equity and Debt Management Oracle Database Administration (DBA) PostgreSQL Security Clearance Technical Debt

Summary: The role of PostgreSQL DBA involves supporting a client in a critical AWS cloud program, focusing on the operational maintenance of PostgreSQL databases. The position requires hands-on experience to ensure platform stability, performance, and availability in a live production environment. Candidates must possess active SC clearance and be prepared for an initial three-month contract with a high likelihood of extension. The role is classified as inside IR35.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Support and maintain AWS PostgreSQL databases
  • Monitor database performance and platform health
  • Identify and resolve performance issues proactively
  • Carry out database optimisation and housekeeping
  • Reduce technical debt and improve operational stability
  • Communicate risks, issues, and service impacts to stakeholders

Key Skills:

  • Strong PostgreSQL DBA experience
  • AWS cloud experience (RDS PostgreSQL/Aurora preferred)
  • Performance tuning and database optimisation
  • Production/live environment support
  • Monitoring and incident management experience
  • Active SC Clearance

Salary (Rate): undetermined

City: London

Country: UK

Working Arrangements: remote

IR35 Status: inside IR35

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: IT

Detailed Description From Employer:

PostgreSQL DBA

Remote/ASAP Start
SC Clearance Required
Initial 3 Month contract, High likelihood to extend
Inside IR35

We are currently supporting a client looking for 2x experienced PostgreSQL DBAs to join a business-critical AWS cloud programme. This is a hands-on operational DBA role focused on maintaining platform stability, performance, and availability within a live production environment.

Key Responsibilities

  • Support and maintain AWS PostgreSQL databases
  • Monitor database performance and platform health
  • Identify and resolve performance issues proactively
  • Carry out database optimisation and housekeeping
  • Reduce technical debt and improve operational stability
  • Communicate risks, issues, and service impacts to stakeholders
Required Experience

  • Strong PostgreSQL DBA experience
  • AWS cloud experience (RDS PostgreSQL/Aurora preferred)
  • Performance tuning and database optimisation
  • Production/live environment support
  • Monitoring and incident management experience
  • Active SC Clearance
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