Specialist Database Administration - PostgreSQL

As a lead Postgres engineer at Accelya, you will play a crucial role in defining and managing the global Postgres estate. Your responsibilities will include developing architectures, standards, and strategies for deployment, configuration, and management of Accelya's fast-growing Postgres estate. You will also act as a subject matter expert for software engineering teams, ensuring the development of secure, highly available, and efficient Postgres-based applications. **Key Responsibilities:** - Develop standards for deploying and configuring Postgres and its dependent technologies - Define procedures for deployment, configuration, and operation of Postgres on various platforms - Implement automation for consistent and efficient deployment and operation of Postgres instances - Design monitoring, alerting, and self-healing strategies for maintaining the health and availability of the Postgres estate - Harden Postgres instances to prevent data theft and comply with regulatory requirements - Design architectures for maintaining availability in case of component or site failure - Train the wider database engineering teams on Postgres deployment and management - Collaborate with software engineering teams to deliver secure and high-performing applications on Postgres **Qualifications Required:** - Proven track record in developing standards, policies, and procedures - Experience in automation using tools like Terraform, Ansible, Puppet, Salt, and Chef - Ability to troubleshoot complex Postgres incidents and problems - Experience in helping application developers leverage Postgres effectively - Knowledge of monitoring, alerting, and self-healing strategies - Deep understanding of Postgres installation, configuration, backup, and restore processes - Knowledge or experience with other open-source database platforms like MySQL, MongoDB, and Cassandra is beneficial,