Open-Source Database Administrator
Summary
Reverside, an IT services provider, is hiring an Open-Source Database Administrator in Johannesburg to install, configure, optimize, and secure PostgreSQL-driven database environments supporting critical business applications. Daily work spans high availability, replication, backups, monitoring, and automation alongside DevOps and security teams.
Reverside is an established it
services provider focusing on delivering high-quality software development, it
resourcing, digital transformation, and systems support solutions. We are
always looking for skilled professionals to join our growing team and contribute
to innovative technology projects across various industries.
The role will focus primarily on PostgreSQL while
supporting other open-source and cloud database technologies, ensuring high
availability, performance, security, and reliable database operations. You will have the opportunity to collaborate closely with business owners, developers, DevOps, infrastructure and SecOps teams to ensure high availability, performance, and security of the organization's data assets.
- Administer and support PostgreSQL and other
open-source databases.
- Install, configure, patch, upgrade, and migrate
database environments.
- Design and maintain high-availability,
replication, backup, and disaster recovery solutions.
- Manage Oracle GoldenGate replication and
troubleshoot replication issues. Monitor database performance, capacity, and
availability.
- Automate database administration using
scripting, IaC, and CI/CD tools. Support
24/7 production environments and participate in on-call rotations.
- Implement database security, access controls,
and encryption.
- Collaborate with DevOps, Infrastructure, SecOps,
developers, and business teams.
- Maintain database documentation and operational
standards.
- 5+ years' PostgreSQL / Open-Source Database
Administration
- PostgreSQL Architecture & Administration
- SQL Query Writing & Performance Tuning
- Database Replication & High Availability
- Backup & Disaster Recovery
- Oracle GoldenGate (OGG)
- Linux Administration
- AWS / Azure / GCP Database Services
- Prometheus / Grafana / Zabbix
- Ansible / Terraform
- Database Security & Access Management
- MySQL / MariaDB / MongoDB / Redis
- AWS RDS / GCP Cloud SQL / Azure Database
- Oracle RAC, Grid, ASM & Data Guard
- Exadata & ZFS
- DevOps / DevSecOps
- ITIL
- Jira & Confluence
- SAFe Agile Qualifications
- Degree in STEM or equivalent experience
- EDB PostgreSQL Certification (Advantageous)
- AWS, Azure, GCP, or Linux certifications
(Advantageous) Core Competencies
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Excellent troubleshooting abilities
- Self-starter with strong ownership
- Ability to work under pressure
- Strong communication and teamwork
- Adaptable and collaborative mindset
- Ability to work effectively in complex technical
environments