12 hours, 26 minutes ago

DBA PostgreSQL Senior

About us:

We are a team specialized in managing critical databases, mainly for public institutions. Our technical environment is based on rigor, stability, security, and strong collaboration between team members.

Your role:

As a Senior PostgreSQL DBA, you will be a key player in the management, optimization, and evolution of our fleet of 800 PostgreSQL databases (versions 13 and 16). You will actively contribute to the performance, security, and availability of the databases, while also participating in technology watch. After an adaptation period, you will also join the 24/7 on-call rotation.

Main responsibilities:

  • Actively participate in the daily operational tasks related to the management of PostgreSQL databases (versions 13 and 16).
  • Administer, secure, and optimize PostgreSQL databases.
  • Design and maintain robust, high-performance, and resilient environments.
  • Manage backups, restores, and replications.
  • Diagnose incidents, propose corrective and preventive actions.
  • Document procedures and contribute to their continuous improvement.
  • Ensure active technology watch.
  • Participate in the 24/7 on-call rotation, once fully integrated into the team.

Profile sought:

  • You have been a Database Administrator for at least 10 years.
  • Proven experience in PostgreSQL administration (minimum 7 years), ideally in a critical production environment.
  • Strong command of concepts: tuning, indexing, partitioning, extensions, replication, security.
  • Good knowledge of Linux and Bash scripting.
  • Rigor, organization, service-oriented mindset, and a taste for teamwork.
  • Technical curiosity, autonomy, and the ability to plan long-term.
  • Knowledge of logical replication, containerization, Ansible, CI/CD tools, or automation is a plus, but not required.

What we offer:

  • An experienced, supportive, and passionate team.
  • A stimulating and demanding technical environment.
  • Concrete recognition of commitment (24/7 on-call compensation, work/life balance).

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