Key Responsibilities
- Administer and optimize PostgreSQL databases (v13 to v16): tuning, partitioning, extensions
- Ensure performance optimization: query analysis, indexing, troubleshooting
- Manage backup, restore, and replication strategies (logical replication is a plus)
- Oversee Linux servers and scripting using Bash
- Implement clustering and high-availability solutions
- Document procedures and contribute to continuous improvement
- Participate in a compensated 24/7 on-call rotation after onboarding
Ideal Profile
- At least 10 years in database administration, including 7+ years specifically with PostgreSQL
- Recognized PostgreSQL expert, autonomous and methodical
- Strong problem-solving skills in high-pressure and sensitive environments
- Performance, security, and reliability oriented
- Team player with a structured and collaborative mindset
- Willing to take part in critical operations and emergency support
Nice-to-Have Skills
- Experience with Ansible, Docker, or Podman
- Knowledge of CI/CD tools and DBA process automation
- DevOps culture or Linux systems engineering with a database focus
Languages
- French: Active working proficiency
- Dutch: Active working proficiency
- English: Professional proficiency
This Role Is Perfect for You If You Are:
- A seasoned DBA in public sector, banking, or institutional settings
- A freelance consultant with strong PostgreSQL production experience
- A Linux systems engineer specialized in databases
- A DevOps profile with strong database and automation experience
Opportunities are numerous. From bare applications development to of IT infrastructures management including conception, architecture and requirements analysis.
Although open to technologies used by our customers, ABAKUS IT-SOLUTIONS seeks mainly but not only consultants mastering: Windows and Linux Servers, networks, developments (JAVA, SAP, .NET,…) as well as highly specialized experts for example in cybersecurity or in Content Management System (CMS) (SharePoint, Drupal, WebLogic…).
In terms of non-technical competencies, ABAKUS IT-SOLUTIONS hires dynamic persons, open to the world, interested by innovation and having a keen sense of client relationship.
A very good command of English is essential, the capacity to speak French, German or Dutch is an asset.
Even though most of our positions require at least 3 years of experience, some are open to new starters.
