SQL Server / Postgre SQL Database Administrator We are seeking a highly skilled and certified Senior Database Administrator to manage, secure and modernize our enterprise database landscape. This role is pivotal in supporting the core SQL Server and Postgre SQL/Post GIS platforms.
Key Responsibilities Multi-Platform Administration: Lead the installation, configuration and end-to-end management of SQL Server (2019–2022) and Postgre SQL (v13–v16) instances across hybrid environments. HA & BC: Design and maintain mission-critical HA/DR solutions, including SQL Server Always On Availability Groups and Postgre SQL clustering via Patroni or repmgr to ensure zero data loss. Performance Management: Proactively monitor and optimize database health through advanced query tuning, index rationalization and Postgre SQL-specific Autovacuum/Bloat management. GIS Application Support: Provide specialized administration for Post GIS extensions, ensuring the stability and performance of spatial data platforms. Data Protection: Architect and execute robust backup and recovery strategies using pg Back Rest, Barman, or native SQL tools to meet stringent RTO/RPO objectives. Infrastructure Modernization: Drive database modernization initiatives, including version upgrades, security patching. Security: Implement strict security controls, including data encryption, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC) and comprehensive auditing to meet enterprise compliance standards. Incident Response & RCA: Serve as the escalation point for database-related incidents, performing deep-dive Root Cause Analysis (RCA) to prevent recurring outages. Technical Advisory: Partner with development and GIS teams during the application design phase to provide expert guidance on schema architecture, capacity planning and database best practices.
Requirements & Qualifications Platform Expertise: Proven track record as a DBA with deep technical knowledge of SQL Server (2019–2022) and Postgre SQL (v12–v16); experience with recent major releases is essential. GIS Capability: Advanced proficiency in managing Post GIS extensions is highly desirable to support specialized spatial data workloads. Performance Tuning: Expert-level command of database internals, execution plans and optimization techniques for both SQL Server and Postgres SQL database servers Architectural Resilience: Demonstrated experience designing and deploying complex High Availability (HA) and Disaster Recovery (DR) architectures (e.g., Always On, Patroni, or Streaming Replication). Data Integrity & Recovery: Comprehensive experience in architecting enterprise backup/restore strategies and managing Point-in-Time Recovery (PITR) scenarios. Security: Strong familiarity with enterprise security protocols, encryption standards and regulatory compliance frameworks (e.g., ISO 27001). Troubleshooting: Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills, with ability to lead L3-level troubleshooting and performance diagnostics. Professional Certification: Valid industry certifications are mandatory. Education: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.