PostgreSQL DBA
Posted 1 day ago by eTeam
Negotiable
Undetermined
Hybrid
Manchester Area, United Kingdom
Summary: The PostgreSQL DBA role based in Manchester involves hands-on database administration, particularly with MongoDB and PostgreSQL, while managing an Oracle team. The position requires expertise in RDBMS and NoSQL data stores, as well as experience in database design, maintenance, and security. The DBA will collaborate with various technical staff and contribute to software development in an Agile/DevOps environment. Strong documentation and mentoring skills are also essential for this role.
Key Responsibilities:
- Hands-on experience in Database Administration with MongoDB, PostgreSQL, and Oracle.
- Managing an Oracle team and collaborating with programmers and IT project managers.
- Maintaining and troubleshooting databases, ensuring they are up to date.
- Designing maintenance procedures and implementing security measures.
- Writing reports, documentation, and disaster recovery plans.
- Testing and modifying databases for reliability and performance.
- Knowledge of Cloud platforms and serverless architecture.
- Mentoring team members and supporting operational activities.
Key Skills:
- Expert knowledge of RDBMS and NoSQL data stores.
- Experience with JSON and XML data structures.
- Proficiency in distributed data processing technologies.
- Understanding of software patterns and their application.
- Knowledge of Kafka is advantageous.
- Experience in Agile/DevOps environments.
- Strong documentation and report writing skills.
- Ability to mentor and support team members.
Salary (Rate): undetermined
City: Manchester
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: hybrid
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: IT
Role Title: PostgreSQL DBA
Location: Manchester
Duration: 31/12/2026
Work setup: 2 days onsite/week
Primary Skills: Must have hands on experience as Database Administration specifically with MongoDB, PostgreSQL / Oracle. Managing a oracle team Working with database software to find ways to store, organise and manage data Expert knowledge of RDBMS and NoSQL data stores and working with a variety of structures including JSON and XML Experience of software development with distributed data processing technologies including Oracle, MongoDB, PostgreSQL Experience in keeping databases up to date, troubleshooting, helping with database design & development, and managing database access. Experience in designing maintenance procedures and putting them into operation. Liaising with programmers, applications/operational staff, IT project managers and other technical staff Managing database security/integrity and backup procedures, implementing security measures.
Secondary Skills: Writing reports, documentation, and operating manuals Testing and modifying databases to ensure that they operate reliably Writing disaster recovery plans and archiving/housekeeping data. Knowledge of Cloud platforms, serverless architecture preferable Good understanding of software patterns and when/how to apply them Knowledge of Kafka will be advantageous Experience of working in an Agile/DevOps software development environment Have ability to help with mentoring tasks. Have experience in working on Support activities.