PostgreSQL Database Administrator

Cronos Europa
LU - Luxembourg
November 19, 2024

We are currently looking for a "PostgreSQL Database Administrator" to strengthen the Cronos Europa team.

The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in PostgreSQL administration and automation using Ansible. Additional knowledge of MSSQL and Oracle is a plus. This role involves managing database environments, supporting ITIL processes, working in rotational shifts, and maintaining comprehensive documentation for all tasks and processes.

Responsabilities

You'd be given the opportunity to join a great European institution and be part of the Databases Operations team (PGSQL 11->16, AWS RDS PGSQL, Oracle 19C and MSSQL 2016 ->2022).

Administer, monitor, and maintain PostgreSQL databases, ensuring high availability and optimal performance

Automate database administration tasks using Ansible, including deployments, updates, and configuration management

Perform lifecycle management for PostgreSQL and Red Hat environments, including in-place updates and upgrades

Manage database security, grants, permissions, and user roles

Handle backup and restoration processes using PostgreSQL Barman

Monitor and respond to alerts using tools such as Prometheus, Grafana & Pulse

Use administration tools such as Pgadmin and Omnidb for database management

Collaborate with Architecture and Development teams to support migrations from Oracle to PostgreSQL on-premises or cloud-based environments (e.g., AWS RDS PostgreSQL)

Create, maintain, and update clear, detailed, and organized documentation for processes, configurations, and troubleshooting guides

Adhere to ITIL processes, including incident, problem, and change management, using a ticketing system (ServiceNow)

Participate in on-call rotation and ensure timely resolution of incidents

Technical skills

Proficiency with PostgreSQL tools and features, including replication, performance tuning, and backup strategies

Strong expertise in Ansible for automation

Familiarity with Prometheus, Grafana, Pgadmin, and Omnidb

Knowledge of PostgreSQL Barman for backups

Understanding of Red Hat Linux lifecycle management

Nice to have skills :

Experience with Oracle and MSSQL databases

Knowledge of cloud-based database solutions, particularly AWS RDS PostgreSQL.

Experience with database migrations from Oracle to PostgreSQL

Profile

3-5 years of experience with PostgreSQL database administration

Proven ability to create and maintain clear, concise, and accurate documentation

Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills

Excellent communication and collaboration abilities

Ability to work in rotation shifts (7:00-16:00 or 10:00-19:00)

B2 level minimum in English

French is a nice to have

Team spirit and will to share knowledge

Why cronos group?

We'll propose you

An attractive salary package

A good work-life balance environment

The assurance of working in cutting-edge technologies in an entrepreneurial spirit.

The opportunity to develop your skills thanks to tailor-made training courses according to your needs

A good job in a friendly place

If you wish to integrate a dynamic structure on a human scale while working with the latest technologies, don't wait anymore and join Cronos!

Read the full job description and apply online on the recuiter's web-site

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