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Title
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Description
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We are looking for a highly skilled PostgreSQL Database Administrator to join our technology team. As a PostgreSQL DBA, you will be responsible for the installation, configuration, maintenance, and performance tuning of PostgreSQL database systems. Your role will involve ensuring the security, availability, and reliability of our data infrastructure, supporting mission-critical applications, and collaborating with developers and system administrators to optimize database performance. You will be expected to implement robust backup and recovery strategies, monitor database health, and proactively address potential issues before they impact business operations. In addition, you will be responsible for managing database access, enforcing security policies, and ensuring compliance with industry standards and regulations. You will also participate in capacity planning, disaster recovery planning, and the automation of routine database tasks. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of SQL, experience with high-availability configurations, and a passion for continuous improvement. You should be comfortable working in a fast-paced environment, troubleshooting complex issues, and providing technical guidance to other team members. Strong communication skills and a commitment to best practices in database administration are essential for this role. If you are passionate about data management and eager to contribute to a dynamic and innovative organization, we encourage you to apply.
Responsibilities
Text copied to clipboard!- Install, configure, and upgrade PostgreSQL database servers.
- Monitor database performance and optimize queries.
- Implement and test backup and recovery procedures.
- Ensure database security and manage user access.
- Troubleshoot and resolve database issues.
- Collaborate with development and operations teams.
- Automate routine database administration tasks.
- Plan and execute database migrations and upgrades.
- Maintain documentation for database systems.
- Participate in disaster recovery planning.
- Perform capacity planning and resource management.
Requirements
Text copied to clipboard!- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field.
- Proven experience as a PostgreSQL DBA.
- Strong knowledge of SQL and database optimization.
- Experience with backup and recovery strategies.
- Familiarity with high-availability and replication.
- Understanding of database security best practices.
- Ability to troubleshoot complex database issues.
- Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
- Experience with Linux/Unix environments.
- Familiarity with scripting languages (e.g., Bash, Python).
Potential interview questions
Text copied to clipboard!- How many years of experience do you have as a PostgreSQL DBA?
- Can you describe your experience with database backup and recovery?
- What tools do you use for monitoring PostgreSQL performance?
- Have you implemented high-availability or replication solutions?
- How do you ensure database security and compliance?
- Describe a challenging database issue you resolved.
- What scripting languages are you comfortable with?
- How do you approach capacity planning for databases?
- Are you experienced with database migrations and upgrades?
- What is your process for documenting database systems?
