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Database Administrator (PostgreSQL)
£50k
- £65k
Swindon
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Description
Join Edenred Paytech as a PostgreSQL DBA
Location: UK-based Type: Full-time Cloud-first, innovation-driven
Edenred Paytech is on a mission to transform how we manage data securely, scalably, and smartly. As we accelerate our cloud adoption journey, we re looking for a PostgreSQL Database Administrator to help modernise our database estate and lead high-impact migrations from Oracle to Amazon Aurora PostgreSQL.
This is a hands-on, high-visibility role for someone who thrives in fast-paced environments, brings deep technical expertise, and enjoys collaborating across architecture, development, and DevOps teams. If you’re passionate about PostgreSQL and cloud-native solutions, this is your opportunity to shape the future of data infrastructure at a leading fintech.
What You ll Do
Manage and optimise PostgreSQL databases hosted on Amazon Aurora, ensuring performance, scalability, and resilience
Support the migration of mission-critical Oracle workloads to Aurora PostgreSQL, applying best practices for performance and reliability
Work across multi-engine environments including Oracle (on-prem Exadata and AWS RDS), MySQL, MariaDB, and SQL Server within AWS
Design and implement schemas, partitioning strategies, indexing, and replication for high-throughput systems
Enforce security standards aligned with PCI DSS and regulatory frameworks user management, encryption, auditing
Ensure availability and recovery through robust backup strategies, disaster recovery planning, and HA configurations
Deploy monitoring and diagnostics using advanced tooling to troubleshoot and resolve complex issues in real time
Collaborate cross-functionally with DevOps, developers, and architects to align database infrastructure with business goals
What You Bring
Essential Skills
Proven experience as a PostgreSQL DBA in production environments (Aurora PostgreSQL preferred)
Strong track record of migrating Oracle workloads to PostgreSQL, including performance tuning and schema redesign
Deep understanding of PostgreSQL internals MVCC, vacuuming, replication, clustering, indexing
Expertise in query optimisation, performance tuning, and troubleshooting
Hands-on experience with AWS services: EC2, S3, VPC, IAM
Solid grasp of database security principles and compliance frameworks
Experience implementing robust backup and recovery strategies
Desirable Extras
Familiarity with infrastructure-as-code tools like Terraform or CloudFormation
Experience with monitoring platforms such as CloudWatch, Datadog, or similar
Knowledge of replication tooling like AWS DMS or Oracle GoldenGate
Exposure to CI/CD integration and DevOps collaboration for database automation
Why Edenred Paytech?
Be part of a cloud-first transformation using cutting-edge technologies
Work in a collaborative, agile environment where your expertise shapes real outcomes
Enjoy a culture that values innovation, ownership, and continuous learning
Ready to energise your career and make your mark in cloud-native data engineering? Apply now and help us build the future of fintech powered by PostgreSQL.
Role tech stack
PostgreSQL
Terraform
AWS
MySQL
MariaDB
Datadog
SQL
Edenred
Database Administrator (PostgreSQL)
£50k - £65k
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