PostgreSQL Database Administration / Engineer

Database Administrator / Engineer - PostgreSQL Our client is a dynamic and innovative Manchester organisation dedicated to leveraging real-time data performance to drive our operations. As part of their in-house IT team of 12, you’ll play a pivotal role in shaping and maintaining their data infrastructure, supporting critical systems, and ensuring operational excellence. We seek a highly skilled DBA/Engineer to join our client's expert IT team. As our database specialist, you’ll manage and maintain complex database environments, focusing on PostgreSQL and Redis, while troubleshooting real-time data queries and optimising system performance. You’ll handle databases hosted on-site, in AWS and Kubernetes environments, with a chance to expand into MySQL systems. Responsibilities: Design, develop and maintain PostgreSQL and Redis databases. Optimise and manage existing database systems for peak performance. Troubleshoot and resolve real-time data query issues. Implement and manage database replication across multiple sites and instances. Maintain databases across on-site, AWS, and Kubernetes environments. Perform installations, updates, and ongoing maintenance of database systems. Ensure data integrity, security, and high performance. Collaborate with the IT team to support critical operations. Guide database architecture and scaling strategies. Maintain clear and thorough documentation for all database systems. Skills and Experience: Experience with PostgreSQL and Redis databases. Proven ability to work independently and manage existing database systems. Strong troubleshooting skills for real-time data query issues. Expertise in database replication across multiple environments. Knowledge of database management in on-site, AWS, and Kubernetes settings. Additional experience with MySQL is highly desirable. Robust problem-solving and proactive approach. Full-time availability to work on-site at our Manchester Head Office. Excellent communication skills for collaboration and reporting. Benefits: Free Parking Healthcare Be part of a forward-thinking IT team driving real-time data performance. Work in a vibrant, fast-paced environment at our Manchester HQ. Influence critical operations with your database expertise. Interested? Please Click Apply Now

Location: Manchester, GB

Posted Date: 1/16/2025