PostgreSQL Database Specialist

Position Title: Database Specialist

Location: Strasbourg, France

Duration: long term

Languages: French and English

Work Mode: Hybrid

CVs Form: Europass CV

Job Description:

• Design, install, configure, and tune PostgreSQL databases for optimal performance and scalability;
• Manage multiregional database configurations and clustering to ensure high availability across multiple data centres (active-active replication);
• Develop and implement database architecture strategies aligned with business and application requirements;
• Create and maintain database models, schemas, and data dictionaries;
• Implement and manage backup and recovery procedures to ensure data integrity and business continuity;
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to make strategic and architectural decisions regarding the software;
• Monitor database performance, identify bottlenecks, and implement improvements;
• Provide expert-level troubleshooting and support for database-related issues;
• Implement and maintain database security measures, including access controls and encryption;
• Develop and document database standards, procedures, and guidelines;
• Conduct capacity planning and performance tuning to accommodate growing data volumes and user loads;
• Mentor and provide technical guidance to junior database administrators and developers.

Requirements

• What will you be bringing to the team?
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field and 5 years of experience as a Database Administrator or Architect.
• At least 5 years of experience with PostgreSQL: advanced features, performance tuning, optimization techniques and high-availability and disaster recovery solutions for PostgreSQL;
• Strong experience in designing and managing multiregional database configurations and clustering;
• Solid understanding of database security best practices and implementation;
• Familiarity with cloud-based database solutions and migration strategies;
• Knowledge of EU data protection regulations and security standards;
• Experience with other database management systems (e.g., Oracle, MySQL);
• Familiarity with DevOps practices and tools;
• Knowledge of data warehousing concepts and big data technologies;
• Certifications in PostgreSQL or other relevant database technologies;
• Experience working in large-scale, mission-critical environments;
• Understanding of biometric data management and processing;
• Fluency in English, French language knowledge is an advantage.