Senior DBA PostgreSQL

We are seeking an experienced PostgreSQL Engineer with expert-level knowledge in logical and physical replication to join our team. The ideal candidate should have a strong background in database administration, replication strategies, and automation using DevOps tools like Ansible and Jenkins. Experience with Google Cloud and other cloud platforms is a plus.

What you will do

• Design, implement, and manage PostgreSQL replication (logical and physical) for high availability and disaster recovery
• Optimize database performance, tuning, and query optimization
• Automate database deployment and management using Ansible, Jenkins, and scripting (Bash/Python)
• Develop and maintain backup, restore, and failover strategies
• Work closely with development and infrastructure teams to ensure database scalability and reliability
• Develop and maintain backup, restore, and failover strategies, including experience with EDB Failover Manager (EFM)
• Monitor database health, security, and troubleshoot replication issues
• Implement best practices for high availability (HA) and disaster recovery (DR) solutions
• Work with Google Cloud (Cloud SQL for PostgreSQL, GKE, GCP networking, IAM, monitoring) and other cloud platforms

• Client: lead international bank
• Recruitment process: 2 meetings with the hiring managers, followed by a phone screen with our recruiter
• Hybrid work: 6 days per month from the office in Cracow

Skills

• 7+ years of hands-on experience with PostgreSQL administration and replication (logical & physical)
• Strong expertise in WAL archiving, streaming replication, and logical decoding
• Proficiency in database performance tuning, indexing strategies and query optimization
• Experience in automating database tasks using Ansible, Jenkins and scripting
• Solid knowledge of database security, auditing and access control mechanisms
• Strong troubleshooting skills

Optional

• PostgreSQL certification
• Experience with Kubernetes, Docker and CI/CD pipelines
• Knowledge of other databases like MySQL, Oracle, or NoSQL databases
• Experience with monitoring tools like Prometheus, Grafana or ELK Stack
• Familiarity with GCP and other cloud platforms (AWS, Azure)

What's in it for you?

• Prestigious position at one of the world's largest banks
• Stable, long-term projects
• Hybrid work (6 days per month from the office in Cracow)
• Working with modern IT technologies
• Growth and development opportunities with the possibility to move between projects
• Private healthcare and multisport card
• Referral program, free parking