PostgreSQL Database Administrator

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Description

As a Database Administrator at Paymentology, you'll be the guardian of our mission-critical databases! Your role will be crucial in maintaining their integrity, security, and performance to support our continued growth. Join our dynamic team and make a real impact!

Responsibilities

• Partner with our development team to design and optimize database schemas
• Execute database administration tasks, including schema management, user access control, and performance tuning
• Ensure the integrity and availability of our critical data through the implementation of robust end-to-end backup and recovery strategies
• Safeguard our sensitive data by managing user access controls, implementing encryption measures, and optimizing our comprehensive database security protocols
• Proactively monitor database performance and troubleshoot issues using advanced monitoring tools and processes
• Be available for on-call support as required to address database emergencies and critical issues
• Conduct capacity planning to anticipate and accommodate future growth and resource requirements
• Streamline operations by developing automated scripts to handle database maintenance and repetitive tasks
• Manage database migrations, including cluster upgrades, version migrations, and transitions to cloud-based services such as AWS

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, IT, or a related technical field
• 8 years of hands-on experience working as a Database Administrator, with at least 6 years specifically focused on PostgreSQL, as well as 1 year of experience working with MSSQL
• Proficient in automation tools and technologies, including shell scripting, Terraform, Ansible, GitHub
• Experienced in streamlining maintenance tasks, daily operations, database refresh processes, and cloning activities through automation
• Experienced in managing and optimizing cloud-based database solutions, including AWS RDS, BigQuery, and Azure Postgres
• Skilled in deploying, monitoring, and maintaining databases to ensure high performance, scalability, and reliability in diverse cloud environments
• Proven experience architecting, planning, and implementing database migrations, especially to cloud platforms like AWS or Azure
• Committed to continuous learning and professional development

Application instructions:

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