Senior PostgreSQL DBA Engineer (All Cities, Romania)

We are looking for an experienced PostgreSQL DBA with strong automation skills using Ansible. The ideal candidate will be responsible for managing, maintaining, and optimizing our PostgreSQL databases, and ensuring efficient and reliable automation for provisioning and maintenance tasks.What you will do:Administer, maintain, and tune PostgreSQL databases in production and non-production environments.Set up and maintain replication, backups, and high-availability configurations (e.g., Repmgr, Patroni, pgBackRest, pgbouncer/pgpool ). extra: TimescaleDB, PG vector flavors.Develop and maintain Ansible playbooks for PostgreSQL deployments, updates, and configurations.Troubleshoot and resolve database-related performance, capacity, and replication issues.Collaborate with DevOps and development teams to ensure database reliability and efficiency.Perform database upgrades and patching with minimal downtime.Implement security best practices and monitor for vulnerabilities.Document database environments, processes, and procedures.What will help you succeed:4+ years of hands-on experience as a PostgreSQL DBA in a production environment.Solid experience with PostgreSQL versions 14 and above.Proficiency in writing and maintaining Ansible playbooks and roles.Experience with PostgreSQL performance tuning and optimization.Deep understanding of PostgreSQL internals, WAL, autovacuum, and indexes.Experience with backup/recovery tools (e.g., pgBackRest, Barman, Commvault).Familiarity with monitoring tools (e.g., Prometheus, Dynatrace, pg_stat_statements).Linux system administration experience (preferably Debian/Ubuntu or RHEL/CentOS).Scripting experience (Bash, Python) is a must.Decent in System administration (OS-DB tuning, VIP strategies, systemd logic)Preferred Qualifications:Experience with Kubernetes and PostgreSQL Operators.Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and infrastructure-as-code tools like Terraform.PostgreSQL certification or relevant coursework.Automation mindset. Eye for details, drive to bring structure and improve standardsWhat we offer you:22 annual vacation days, 3 sick days that are not carried to the next year (no medical certificate required)A seniority day is added every 3 years in the companyFloating days - free day for every public holiday that falls on the weekend, with the exception of holidays which always fall during the weekendA performance-based annual bonus prorated according to the number of worked months in a yearPrivate medical insuranceAccess to an online benefit platform, with a monthly allowance of 690 RON, which you can choose to invest in different wellbeing, financial, or retail packagesFinancial support for the birth of your child or unhappy eventsA work culture based on cooperation and development - customized learning paths through external providers as well as special development programs.We offer remote work flexibility, driven by smart working principles and aligned with team goals and valuesWellbeing initiatives to encourage a healthy work life balance through webinars, specialized sessions and internal programs, per our colleagues’ inputMoments that matter, like recurring hangout parties, team buildings, team bonding events.