Database Administrator (DBA) – PostgreSQL

We are looking for a  Database Administrator (DBA)

• PostgreSQL to work in Porto who's eager to embark on an exciting new opportunity! https://form.typeform.com/to/PYqxT8NO?opportunity=Filipa%20Almeida&channel=ITJobs

About KWAN We connect IT professionals with projects that match their skills, professional experience, and goals, then we offer a career progression program, delivered by in-house specialists - our People Experience Partners - to guide them through our journey with us.

What is this challenge about •    Implement operational processes and proactively recommend improvements aligned with database best practices; •    Maintain, monitor, and optimize PostgreSQL and other database engines for performance, reliability, and scalability; •    Plan, implement, and test backup and recovery strategies, including high availability/disaster recovery solutions; •    Monitor database capacity and plan for future hardware or cloud resource needs; •    Ensure database and system-level security, including authentication and access management; •    Collaborate with developers to design and optimize database schemas, indexes, tables, and queries; •    Analyze and resolve slow-running queries or other performance issues; •    Manage deployment of database changes in coordination with application releases and CI/CD pipelines; •    Develop and improve diagnostic, monitoring, and error-prevention processes; •    Participate in project activities related to database administration, upgrades, and migrations; •    Provide support in 24x7 operational on-call rotation.

What we are looking for •    Degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field; •    Hands-on experience with open-source database engines like PostgreSQL (on-premises and cloud); MongoDB is a plus;<