Dublin OR Belfast
Hybrid - 2 days/week in the office
€80k-€95k/Year + Benefits
My client is undergoing a major database restructuring initiative revamping key performance metrics and entire DB structure. This is a roe with Significant opportunity to shape long-term data strategy and standards.
Your Key Responsibilities
Database Administration & Maintenance
Install, configure, and maintain RDS PostgreSQL databases in production and non-production environments.
Monitor database health, performance, and security to ensure high availability.
Support database upgrades and patching to maintain system security and reliability.
Support & Troubleshooting
Provide Level 1 & Level 2 support for database-related incidents and service requests.
Collaborate with developers and DevOps teams to resolve database issues.
Maintain and update documentation for database configurations and operational procedures.
Performance Tuning & Optimization
Analyze and optimize SQL queries, indexes, and database structures for improved performance.
Identify and resolve slow queries, locking issues, and deadlocks.
Review developer code and work with teams to enhance stored procedures, functions, and triggers.
Automation & Scripting
Write SQL scripts and automate routine DBA tasks using Bash or Python.
Learn and utilize monitoring tools such as Datadog and Grafana.
Your Education & Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
Minimum 2 years of experience in PostgreSQL database administration or a related database role.
Proficiency in SQL, query optimization, and indexing strategies.
Basic knowledge of Linux command-line operations and shell scripting.
Familiarity with cloud platforms like AWS, GCP, or Azure is an advantage.
Experience in financial services or transaction-heavy environments is a plus.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to perform under pressure.
Exposure to NoSQL and In-Memory databases is a plus.
*Candidates MUST be based in either Dublin or Belfast, no sponsorship available