Database Administrator - PostgreSQL

Our client is a dynamic and innovative Manchester organisation dedicated to leveraging real-time data performance to drive our operations. As part of their in-house IT team of 12, you’ll play a pivotal role in shaping and maintaining their data infrastructure, supporting critical systems, and ensuring operational excellence.  

We seek a highly skilled DBA to join our client's expert IT team. As our database specialist, you’ll manage and maintain complex database environments, focusing on PostgreSQL and Redis, while troubleshooting real-time data queries and optimising system performance. You’ll handle databases hosted on-site, in AWS and Kubernetes environments, with a chance to expand into MySQL systems.  

• Design, develop and maintain PostgreSQL and Redis databases.  
• Optimise and manage existing database systems for peak performance.  
• Troubleshoot and resolve real-time data query issues.  
• Implement and manage database replication across multiple sites and instances.  
• Maintain databases across on-site, AWS, and Kubernetes environments.  
• Perform installations, updates, and ongoing maintenance of database systems.  
• Ensure data integrity, security, and high performance.  
• Collaborate with the IT team to support critical operations.  
• Guide database architecture and scaling strategies.  
• Maintain clear and thorough documentation for all database systems.  

• Experience with PostgreSQL and Redis databases.  
• Proven ability to work independently and manage existing database systems.  
• Strong troubleshooting skills for real-time data query issues.  
• Expertise in database replication across multiple environments.  
• Knowledge of database management in on-site, AWS, and Kubernetes settings.  
• Additional experience with MySQL is highly desirable.  
• Robust problem-solving and proactive approach.  
• Full-time availability to work on-site at our Manchester Head Office.  
• Excellent communication skills for collaboration and reporting. 

• Free Parking
• Healthcare
• Be part of a forward-thinking IT team driving real-time data performance.  
• Work in a vibrant, fast-paced environment at our Manchester HQ.  
• Influence critical operations with your database expertise.