Job Description

Job Summary
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:

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