Who are We?
At Inchcape Shipping Services, our vision is to create a connected world where customers can trade successfully and make informed decisions in every port, everywhere. We achieve this by combining our worldwide infrastructure with local expertise, through our global network of more than 250 proprietary offices and a team of over 3,000 dedicated professionals. Our diverse customer base includes owners and charterers in the oil, cruise, container, and bulk commodity sectors, as well as naval, government, and intergovernmental organizations.
Purpose of Job
We are seeking a skilled and motivated PostgreSQL RDS Database Administrator (DBA) to join our dynamic team. In this role, you will be responsible for ensuring the performance, availability, and security of our databases. You will work closely with our development and operations teams to optimize database performance, troubleshoot issues, and implement best practices
What you'll do:
• Install, configure, and maintain PostgreSQL databases on Amazon RDS.
• Monitor and optimize database performance, including query tuning and indexing.
• Perform regular backups and implement disaster recovery plans.
• Ensure database security and compliance with industry standards.
• Troubleshoot and resolve database-related issues in a timely manner.
• Plan and execute database upgrades and migrations.
• Document database configurations, procedures, and troubleshooting steps.
• Stay up to date with PostgreSQL and RDS developments to apply best practices.
Who you are:
• Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• Proven experience as a PostgreSQL Database Administrator.
• Strong SQL skills and proficiency in database performance tuning.
• Experience with database security, backup, and recovery strategies.
• Familiarity with AWS services and infrastructure.
• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a team and independently.
• AWS and PostgreSQL certifications (e.g., AWS Certified Database - Specialty, PostgreSQL Certified Administrator) are a plus.
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