Senior PostgreSQL Database Administrator

Hire Resolve • 1 day ago
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Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 1, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 1, 2026. Hire Resolve scores C on the Alion truth index.

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Hire Resolve is a recruitment and executive search agency headquartered in Cape Town, South Africa, filling permanent and contract roles for client companies in Africa, the Middle East, Europe and North America. Its assignments span engineering and construction, manufacturing, hospitality, legal, finance, IT and energy clients, and it also recruits mechanics and maintenance technicians from South Africa for employers in the Netherlands. Recent searches include structural and civil engineers, construction superintendents and MEP project managers, tax managers, personal injury attorneys and paralegals, hotel managers, luxury housekeeping staff and HVAC technicians.
hireresolve.com • HQ: Cape Town, South Africa • Human Resources • Recruiting & Staffing • Professional Services

A leading Official Distributor of Enterprise Grade Postgres Software in Africa is looking for a Senior PostgreSQL Database Administrator (DBA) to join our dynamic team in Johannesburg, GP. In this role, you will work with enterprise-grade database environments, support mission-critical systems, and drive innovative migration, optimization, and modernization projects. This is a chance to shape the future of Postgres adoption in Africa while working on cutting-edge solutions.

Responsibilities

  • Design, implement, and optimize database architecture, replication, high availability, and backup strategies.
  • Manage, monitor, and maintain PostgreSQL database environments, both community and enterprise versions.
  • Perform troubleshooting, tuning, and performance analysis across large-scale Postgres environments.
  • Lead Oracle-to-Postgres migration projects and provide guidance on cross-platform compatibility.
  • Collaborate with development, DevOps, and infrastructure teams to ensure seamless DB integration.
  • Implement security best practices, policies, and access control management.
  • Provide L1 -L3 support to internal teams and external customers.
  • Document procedures, create knowledge bases, and mentor junior DBAs.
  • Participate in after-hours support rotations when necessary.
  • Assist in technical pre-sales support and solution architecture during client engagements.

Requirements

  • Deep experience with Enterprise PostgreSQL platforms
  • 5-8 years hands-on DBA experience, with at least 3+ years focused on PostgreSQL
  • Experience with Oracle Database is a strong advantage.
  • Proven track record in performance tuning, replication (streaming/logical), backup & recovery.
  • Strong Linux command-line skills and scripting capabilities.
  • Experience with monitoring tools (e.g. pg_stat_statements, Prometheus, pgBadger, etc.).
  • Exposure to cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and container-based deployments is a plus.
  • Excellent communication skills and ability to work independently
How to Apply:

Contact Hire Resolve for your next career-changing move.

Our client is offering a highly competitive salary for this role based on experience.

Apply for this role today, contact Gaby Turner at [email protected] or on LinkedIn

You can also visit the Hire Resolve website: hireresolve.us or email us your CV: [email protected]

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