PostgreSQL Database Administrator (DBA)

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Experienced PostgreSQL DBA sought for a 12-month contract in Amsterdam. Responsibilities include installation, configuration, performance tuning, backup/recovery, and security. Requires 4-8 years of hands-on experience and strong SQL and scripting skills.

Key Highlights
12-month contract with potential extension
Hybrid work model (2 days WFH, 3 days WFO)
Visa sponsorship provided
Key Responsibilities
Install, configure, upgrade, and maintain PostgreSQL database environments.
Monitor database performance, availability, and health to ensure optimal operation.
Implement and manage backup, recovery, and disaster recovery strategies.
Perform database performance tuning and query optimization.
Ensure database security, compliance, and data integrity.
Manage database access controls, user roles, and permissions.
Develop and maintain scripts for database automation, maintenance, monitoring, and reporting.
Troubleshoot and resolve database-related issues in development, testing, and production environments.
Collaborate with application developers and architects on database design, schema optimization, and data modeling.
Support database migrations, upgrades, and capacity planning activities.
Implement and maintain high-availability and replication solutions where required.
Create and maintain technical documentation, operational procedures, and best practices.
Technical Skills Required
PostgreSQL SQL Shell scripting Bash scripting Python scripting
Benefits & Perks
20 days of holiday per year
Certification reimbursement
Income Tax Return Filing
Visa Sponsorship for Candidate & Dependants
Possibility of bonus
Nice to Have
Knowledge of database monitoring and administration tools
Understanding of Linux/Unix operating systems and server administration

Job Description


Contract: 12 months (subject to extension).

Location: Amsterdam, Netherlands.

Salary: Not a constraint for the right candidate!

Experience: 6-8 years.

Hybrid: 2 days Work from Home 3 days Work from Office


Your Profile & DNA:

We are seeking an experienced PostgreSQL Database Administrator (DBA) to manage, maintain, and optimize PostgreSQL database environments. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in database installation, configuration, performance tuning, backup and recovery, security, and high-availability solutions. This role requires close collaboration with development and infrastructure teams to ensure reliable and efficient database operations.


Roles & Responsibilities

  • Install, configure, upgrade, and maintain PostgreSQL database environments.
  • Monitor database performance, availability, and health to ensure optimal operation.
  • Implement and manage backup, recovery, and disaster recovery strategies.
  • Perform database performance tuning and query optimization.
  • Ensure database security, compliance, and data integrity.
  • Manage database access controls, user roles, and permissions.
  • Develop and maintain scripts for database automation, maintenance, monitoring, and reporting.
  • Troubleshoot and resolve database-related issues in development, testing, and production environments.
  • Collaborate with application developers and architects on database design, schema optimization, and data modeling.
  • Support database migrations, upgrades, and capacity planning activities.
  • Implement and maintain high-availability and replication solutions where required.
  • Create and maintain technical documentation, operational procedures, and best practices.


Qualification & Experience

  • A Bachelor's or Master's Degree or equivalent.
  • 4–8 years of hands-on experience administering PostgreSQL databases.
  • Strong expertise in PostgreSQL installation, configuration, upgrades, and patch management.
  • Experience with database backup, recovery, and disaster recovery planning.
  • Strong knowledge of database performance monitoring and optimization techniques.
  • Experience with PostgreSQL replication, high availability, and failover solutions.
  • Proficiency in SQL, query tuning, and database troubleshooting.
  • Experience managing database security, access controls, and user permissions.
  • Scripting experience using Shell, Bash, Python, or similar automation tools.
  • Knowledge of database monitoring and administration tools.
  • Understanding of Linux/Unix operating systems and server administration.


What do we offer?

If your profile matches the job requirement and you are interested to be presented to our clients, then please apply and don’t forget to attach your updated CV in line with the JD!

This position is for 1 year with possibility of extension. We offer competitive Gross Salary in line with the market standard.

Besides that, we offer following benefits, such as:

  • 20 days of holiday per year
  • Encourage Personal Development - Certification (Certification Charges reimbursed)
  • Income Tax Return Filing
  • We provide Visa Sponsorship for Candidate & Dependants
  • Possibility of bonus


Who we are:

A2G Consulting also known as "A2G Technologies" is one of the fastest growing staffing companies in North Brabant region, Netherlands. We cater to Asia and Europe market focusing on high tech & non-high-tech clientele; headquartered in Eindhoven, Netherlands with a branch office in India (Bangalore & Pune) & Dubai. We successfully find a candidate and ensure that they get opportunities in line with their aspirations. We offer visa sponsorship for local & international candidates for career-enhancing opportunities. We strongly believe in equal opportunities and hence have a pool of resources with diversified ethnicity.

You will be deployed and work at one of our client sites.


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