About the Role

• We are looking for a Senior Database Administrator (DBA) with deep, hands-on expertise in PostgreSQL and Oracle database platforms, combined with strong skills in Ansible-based automation. This is a senior-level role: you will own the performance, integrity, security, and availability of critical database systems, lead complex migrations and high-availability initiatives, mentor junior DBAs, and drive automation strategy to streamline provisioning, patching, monitoring, and operational tasks across the database infrastructure.

Key Responsibilities

• Install, configure, upgrade, and maintain PostgreSQL and Oracle database environments (on-premises and/or cloud)
• Monitor database performance, troubleshoot issues, and implement tuning strategies (query optimization, indexing, partitioning)
• Design and implement backup, recovery, and disaster recovery strategies (RMAN for Oracle; pg_basebackup/pgBackRest/Barman for PostgreSQL)
• Manage replication (Oracle Data Guard/GoldenGate; PostgreSQL streaming/logical replication)
• Develop and maintain Ansible playbooks/roles to automate database provisioning, configuration management, patching, and routine maintenance tasks
• Implement database security best practices: user/role management, encryption, auditing, and compliance with organizational policies
• Collaborate with development, infrastructure, and DevOps teams to support application deployments and CI/CD pipelines
• Plan and execute database migrations, upgrades, and patching with minimal downtime
• Create and maintain technical documentation, runbooks, and standard operating procedures
• Participate in on-call rotation and respond to incidents/outages as needed
• Proactively identify opportunities for automation to reduce manual, repetitive operational work
• Mentor and provide technical guidance to junior and mid-level DBAs
• Own database architecture decisions and lead capacity planning for critical systems
• Act as the technical escalation point for complex, high-severity database incidents

Required Skills & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field (or equivalent practical experience)
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• 5–8+ years of hands-on experience as a Database Administrator, including senior or lead responsibilities
• Strong working knowledge of PostgreSQL (11+): installation, replication, backup/recovery tools (pgBackRest, Barman, WAL-G), performance tuning
• Practical experience writing and maintaining Ansible playbooks, roles, and inventories for database automation
• Solid understanding of Linux/Unix systems administration (shell scripting, cron, systemd)
• Experience with SQL and PL/SQL / PL/pgSQL scripting
• Familiarity with monitoring tools (e.g., Zabbix, Prometheus/Grafana, OEM, pgAdmin)
• Understanding of networking fundamentals as they relate to database connectivity and security
• Experience with version control (Git) for managing Ansible code and scripts
• Good understanding of database security, encryption, and access control principles
• Experience with pgpool-II or Patroni for high availability
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work cross-functionally
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environmen

Nice-to-Have

• Experience with cloud database services (AWS RDS/Aurora, OCI, Azure Database)
• Exposure to containerization (Docker/Kubernetes) for database workloads
• Experience with CI/CD tools (Jenkins, GitLab CI, GitHub Actions)
• Knowledge of other automation/config management tools (Terraform, Puppet, Chef)
• Oracle or PostgreSQL certifications (OCP, EDB certifications, etc.)
• Experience with GoldenGate for high availability
• Scripting in Python for automation and tooling
• SAP HANA database administration skills (installation, backup/recovery, performance tuning)
• Experience with MongoDB (installation, replication, backup/recovery)
• Experience with Elasticsearch (cluster management, indexing, performance tuning)
• Experience with Microsoft SQL Server administration

Interested candidates can send their CV to the e-mail address in the Apply for job button.