Job Description

PostgreSQL Operations Specialist DBA (SQL), Database Administrator - IT
Menlyn - Gauteng - South Africa, Midrand - Gauteng - South AfricaGet your career into gear! Our clients in the Automotive space are looking for a PostgreSQL Operations Specialist to fuel their team! Drift your way across the world and experience a great Hybrid position that comes with the benefit of international travel!Requirements:

• BA/BS Degree, preferably in Information Technology, Engineering or related discipline or the equivalent of 4 years of related professional experience. 3 Years plus in a Mid to Senior role, more than 6 years plus total experience required.
• Experience working with PostgreSQL in both on- premises and in cloud environments to build a database access monitoring solution for PostgreSQL databases.
• In-depth knowledge and hands-on experience with PostgreSQL, including installation, configuration, and performance tuning.
• Strong understanding of PostgreSQL architecture, query optimization, database administration and built in functions.
• Database security knowledge.
• Knowledge about cloud technologies.
• Familiarity with security auditing frameworks and best practices.
• Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
• Basic experience with Linux - installation and operations processes (Linux Shell Scripting, VI skills)
• Experience with administrating Java Web-Applications.
• Scripting and use of XMLAPI functions.
• Experience in developing new solutions and doing concept work.
• Experience in developing process flows.
• Knowledge of information system concepts and technologies.
• Ability to interface with the business to meet requirements and targets.
• Any additional responsibilities assigned in the Agile Working Model (AWM) Charter
• Work experience with incident management, change management and problem management.

Advantageous Skills:

• ITIL certification is advantageous.
• Basic experience with SPLUNK is helpful.
• Work experience with database auditing, logging, and monitoring.
• Written and oral communication and presentation skills.
• Knowledge of data modelling and data visualization tools.

Cloud Experience: Familiarity with cloud platforms like Amazon Web Services (AWS), Microsoft Azure, or Google Cloud Platform (GCP). Understanding of cloud-based database services, such as Amazon RDS for PostgreSQL or Azure Database for PostgreSQL, and the ability to leverage cloud-specific features for managing database access.Apply for this Job

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