Job description
| PostgreSQL DBA (SC Cleared) *candidates must hold an active SC clearance* Start: asap Duration: 6 months + Location: London OR Bristol (3 days per week on site) Role: - Design and deploy a new PostgreSQL instance tailored for performance, scalability, and reliability. - Ensure best-practice configuration and robust security standards. - Database Administration - Manage and optimize the current PostgreSQL instance, including: - Indexing strategy - Storage management - Query optimization - General DBA maintenance and monitoring - Troubleshoot performance issues and provide proactive improvements. - Development Team Collaboration - Partner with engineering teams to enhance database usage. - Advise on query optimization, index creation, and schema considerations. - Advocate for PostgreSQL best practices across projects. Essential Skills & Experience - Proven experience designing, deploying, and administering PostgreSQL environments. - Strong knowledge of indexing, storage management, and performance tuning. - Hands-on experience with query optimization techniques. - Ability to collaborate closely with development teams to guide effective database usage. - Solid understanding of typical DBA responsibilities in a production environment. |
