Requisition Details & Talent Acquisition Contact

REQ: PostgreSQL Database Administrator 137277

Cluster: Nedbank GT (Card Payments)

Location: 135 Rivonia Road, Nedbank Head Office, Sandton

Closing Date: 28 January 2025

Job Family

Information Technology

Career Stream

Application Development

Leadership Pipeline

Manage Self: Technical

Job Purpose The PostgreSQL DBA is responsible for the performance, integrity, and security of PostgreSQL databases hosted on Azure. This role also involves leveraging Azure DevOps for continuous integration and continuous deployment (CI/CD) processes. Job Responsibilities Database Management: Install, configure, and maintain PostgreSQL databases on Azure. Performance Tuning: Optimize database performance and ensure high availability. Security: Implement and manage database security measures. Backup and Recovery: Develop and manage backup and recovery plans. Monitoring: Use Azure tools to monitor database health and performance. Troubleshooting: Diagnose and resolve database-related issues. CI/CD Pipelines: Design and manage CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps for database updates and deployments. Automation: Automate routine database tasks using Azure DevOps and other tools. Advanced: Configure, troubleshooting and optimize triggers, replication, data imports and exports etc. Job Responsibilities Continue For a specific domain or technology : pProvide guidance to stakeholders in terms of expertise and experience Guide and practice code design, analysis and integration to ensure effective application of technology Conduct Technology reviews of code and design for quality assurance Contribute to asset health Adhere to and contribute to defining patterns / practices/standards in application of technology or domain Participate in Code Branching and Merging Play and advisory role to Engineering leads Collaboration with domain architects and technical consultants ito technology and /or domain roadmaps Work within governance and compliance frameworks of the organisation Contribute into detailed Technical roadmaps in context of the organisation architecture and interdependent technologies Contribute into the planning and implement agreed technical roadmaps Conduct research and development experimentation to test thinking regarding technology or domain applicability Ensure an understanding of technology or domain requirements, performance integrations and optimisation as positioned in organisation Assist with and apply troubleshooting to resolve issues Evaluate and influence technology decisions Mitigate risk by evaluating  risks and impacts on  technology or domain Update the asset knowledge base Provide coaching, mentoring and upskilling of others within area of expertise Support the achievement of the  business strategy, objectives and values Stay abreast of developments in field of expertise  Ensure personal growth and enable effectiveness in performance of roles and responsibilities Contribute to the Nedbank Culture building initiatives (e.g. staff surveys etc.). Participate and support corporate responsibility initiatives for the achievement of business strategy Seek opportunities to improve business processes, models and systems though agile thinking. Conduct self development both by mentoring others and being mentored People Specification Strong problem-solving abilities. Excellent communication skills. Ability to work independently and as part of a team Essential Qualifications - NQF Level Matric / Grade 12 / National Senior Certificate Preferred Qualification Degree or Diploma in IT Preferred Certifications Relevant certifications (e.g., Microsoft Certified: Azure Database Administrator Associate, Microsoft Certified: DevOps Engineer Expert). Minimum Experience Level Min 3-5 years IT related experience in PostgreSQL DBA Technology Exposure

Primary Tools: 

PostgreSQL Azure Database for PostgreSQL Azure Monitor Azure Backup Azure DevOps Red-Hat Linux

Additional Tools: 

pgAdmin psql Azure CLI Git Behavioural Competencies Decision Making Courage Stress Tolerance Quality Orientation Technical/Professional Knowledge and Skills Emotional Intelligence Essentials Resolving Conflict Disclaimer

Preference will be given to candidates from the underrepresented groups

Please contact the Nedbank Recruiting Team at +27 860 555 566

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Please contact the Nedbank Recruiting Team at +27 860 555 566