Postgress Database Engineer SAS AML Platform

Recruiter:

A 1L Realization (Pty) Ltd

Job Ref:

JHB001022/AG

Date posted:

Tuesday, July 28, 2026

Location:

Midrand, South Africa

SUMMARY:
Our client in the network connectivity sector is seeking a Postgress Database Engineer SAS AML Platform on a contract duration of 12 months.

Role purpose:

With this expansion we are seeking a versatile and skilled Open-Source Database Administrator (DBA) to join our DBAs in the current support team. The successful candidate will be responsible for the installation, configuration, maintenance, management, optimization and securing of the open-source database environments that power critical business applications. You will have the opportunity to collaborate closely with business owners, developers, DevOps, infrastructure and SecOps teams to ensure high availability, performance, and security of the data assets.

POSITION INFO:
Essential: Educated to degree level in STEM or equivalent working experience. At least 5 years' experience in managing PostgreSQL or open-source databases in a production environment. Strong knowledge of PostgreSQL architecture, internals, and tools. Hands-on experience with replication, high availability, and disaster recovery. Proficiency in writing and tuning SQL queries. Have exposure to the SAFe Agile framework. Have worked in Hybrid Cloud environments like Microsoft Azure. Solid understanding of Linux administration (e.g., RHEL, CentOS, Ubuntu). Experience with monitoring tools (e.g., Prometheus, Grafana, Zabbix) and automation frameworks (e.g., Ansible, Terraform). Desirable: Optional Certifications - EDB Certified PostgreSQL Associate\/Professional; Relevant cloud platform certifications (AWS, Azure, GCP); Linux administration certifications. ITIL Service Management experience Demonstrable working knowledge and competence using JIRA and Confluence Experience with DevOps and DevSecOps teams. Experience working within a multi-national team and serving customers from multiple countries would be of benefit. Familiarity with cloud-based database services (AWS RDS, GCP, Azure) is a plus. Knowledge of Oracle databases with experience in the RAC, Grid, ASM and data guard technologies. Knowledge of Oracle engineered systems (EXADATA & ZFS) and familiarity with Exadata System Software and monitoring tools (e.g., ExaWatcher).

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