We are looking for a Database Administrator (DBA) – PostgreSQL to work in Porto who's eager to embark on an exciting new opportunity!
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opportunity=Filipa%20Almeida&channel=LinkedINAbout KWANWe 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, andoptimize 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 databaseand 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 projectactivities related to database administration, upgrades, and migrations;
- Provide supportin 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;
- Hands-on experience with enterprise databases like SQL Server and Oracle is a plus;
- Knowledge of database software lifecycle management and related components;
- Experience withbackupand recovery (DR/HA) strategies, including RTO/RPO design, high availability, and disaster recovery solutions (e.G., Data Guard, Always On, replication);
- Knowledge in capacity planning, including monitoring disk space, memory, CPU usage, tablespace management, and storage sizing;
- Understanding of system-level security, including OS and network security, instance/user access, and authentication;
- Knowledge of application-level security, including user accounts, roles, privileges, and access control for application components;
- Experience in query analysis, using tools like Explain Plan, AWR, or database-specific profilers to diagnose and optimize slow queries;
- Familiarity with deployment and change management, including CI/CD pipelines for database schema and code updates;
- Experience collaborating with developers and architects on logical and physical database design, including tables, indexes, and views;
- Strong problem-solvingskills for troubleshooting operational issues and performing root cause analysis;
- Willingness to participate in 24x7 on-call rotation;
- Experience improving monitoring and error-prevention methods, including automation of diagnostics or corrective actions;
- Fluency in English (minimum B2).
Do you meet most of the position requirements?
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opportunity=Filipa%20Almeida&channel=LinkedINWhat we offer- A project that matches your skills and ambitions, as well as your preferences for working policies and culture;
- A competitive salary with awesome benefits and opportunities to leverage your knowledge and network to earn additional income;
- An empowering and respectful work culture enriched with social and learning events;
- A People Experience Partner specially assigned to you - your go-to career guide, responsible for supporting your growth, facilitating training, and ensuring your work-life balance at KWAN.Some Words From Our Colleagues"At KWAN, they make sure that I feel comfortable with the client I'm working for and that what I'm doing aligns with my career aspirations." - Luis Caldeira, DevOps @ KWANDoes it sound exciting?
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