Database Administrator - Postgres Specialist

Join to apply for theDatabase Administrator – Postgres Specialistrole atRobert Walters Join to apply for theDatabase Administrator – Postgres Specialistrole atRobert Walters Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features. This range is provided by Robert Walters. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more. Base pay rangeDirect message the job poster from Robert Walters Direct IT Recruiter – Outsourcing – EMEA.About the Role A global financial services organization is looking for a Senior Database Administrator to join its highly skilled Database Services team, supporting business-critical clearing systems. This role focuses on the design, administration, optimization, and support of Postgres, Oracle, and MS SQL databases, ensuring high availability, performance, and compliance within a regulated and mission-critical environment.This is a great opportunity to join a globally distributed IT organization operating its own data centers and infrastructure, with a strong emphasis on proactive monitoring, automation, and collaboration with architecture, development, and support teams.Key Responsibilities Manage and optimize production, non-production, and DR database environments. Proactively monitor performance, availability, and capacity across global systems. Handle installation, configuration, patching, upgrades, and backup/recovery of databases. Lead the planning and execution of HA and DR testing. Work closely with infrastructure, development, and architecture teams to support business initiatives. Contribute to system documentation, automation scripts, and runbooks. Provide database support and best practices to development teams. Expert-level Postgres (Enterprise or Community Edition). Experience with large-scale, high-throughput systems (multi-TB). Proficiency with Red Hat/Linux, Postgres clustering, replication, and performance tuning. Hands-on experience with pgBackRest, logical/physical backups, and partitioning. Understanding of Linux networking, file systems (NFS/GPFS), and OS-level diagnostics. Exposure to global monitoring solutions and automation tools. Oracle database and Exadata/ODA system experience. Oracle Enterprise Manager (OEM) administration and patching. Experience with engineered systems, automation, and SQL optimization. Familiarity with high-compliance environments (e.g., financial services). Flexible Working This role offers a hybrid model with opportunities for remote work, including on-call and out-of-hours support flexibility.Why Apply? Work in a globally respected organization with in-house infrastructure and mission-critical systems.Be part of a knowledgeable and collaborative team.Engage in high-impact work with opportunities for technical leadership and growth.Apply now to join a technically strong, globally focused team where your expertise will shape the future of database reliability and performance in a fast-paced, regulated industry.We are committed to creating an inclusive recruitment experience.If you have a disability or long-term health condition and require adjustments to the recruitment process, our Adjustment Concierge Service is here to support you. Please reach out to us atadjustments@robertwalters.comto discuss further. Seniority levelSeniority level Entry level Employment typeEmployment type Full-time Job functionJob function Information Technology Industries Technology, Information and Internet Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Robert Walters by 2x Sign in to set job alerts for “Database Administrator” roles.London, England, United Kingdom 1 week ago London, England, United Kingdom 3 days ago London, England, United Kingdom 4 months ago London, England, United Kingdom 1 month ago Tadworth, England, United Kingdom 2 weeks ago London, England, United Kingdom 1 week ago London, England, United Kingdom 3 weeks ago London, England, United Kingdom 1 week ago London, England, United Kingdom 2 weeks ago London, England, United Kingdom 5 months ago London, England, United Kingdom $40,000.00-$50,000.00 3 days ago London, England, United Kingdom 7 months ago London, England, United Kingdom 3 days ago London, England, United Kingdom 20 hours ago London, England, United Kingdom 3 months ago London, England, United Kingdom 1 month ago London, England, United Kingdom 1 month ago London, England, United Kingdom 2 weeks ago London, England, United Kingdom 1 month ago London, England, United Kingdom 3 days ago London, England, United Kingdom 2 days ago London, England, United Kingdom 1 week ago London, England, United Kingdom 1 week ago London, England, United Kingdom 5 days ago London, England, United Kingdom 4 days ago We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI.#J-18808-Ljbffr