We are looking for a Database Platform Administrator (PostgreSQL) to join our client’s database platform team in a large enterprise environment. The role focuses on operating and developing a PostgreSQL platform that supports business-critical systems. You will work directly within the client’s team in a long-term, fully remote setup.
Responsibilities
Install, configure, and maintain PostgreSQL servers.
Configure database security and server parameters.
Set up and maintain backup and restore mechanisms, including WAL and Point-in-Time Recovery (PITR).
Configure and operate streaming and logical replication, failover, and high-availability solutions.
Optimize database performance (query tuning, indexing, partitioning, autovacuum, planner analysis).
Monitor databases, collect metrics and logs, and troubleshoot performance or stability issues.
Perform minor and major PostgreSQL upgrades and migrations, ensuring extension compatibility.
Use PL/pgSQL and PostgreSQL client tools (e.g. psql) in day-to-day work.
Requirements
Hands-on experience administering PostgreSQL in production environments.
Solid understanding of PostgreSQL internals, replication, and backup mechanisms.
Experience with performance tuning and troubleshooting.
Knowledge of high-availability and disaster recovery concepts.
Experience working as part of a client-side or in-house database team.
Communicative level of English.
What we offer
Fully remote work.
Long-term cooperation as part of the client’s internal team.
Work on stable, business-critical systems in an enterprise environment.
Real influence on the reliability, performance, and evolution of the PostgreSQL platform.
If you want to work remotely as part of a client’s PostgreSQL platform team and are looking for a long-term role focused on real production systems, apply, and let’s talk.
