Azure Devops Engineer

Job Summary We are looking for a skilled PostgreSQL DBA with hands-on experience in managing PostgreSQL databases and executing migrations from on-premises environments to Microsoft Azure. The ideal candidate will be responsible for database administration, performance tuning, high availability, disaster recovery, security, and cloud migration initiatives leveraging Azure Database for PostgreSQL services.

• Install, configure, upgrade, and administer PostgreSQL databases.
• Monitor database performance, health, and availability.
• Manage backup, recovery, and disaster recovery strategies.
• Perform database patching and version upgrades.
• Troubleshoot database issues and ensure optimal performance.

• Assess existing PostgreSQL environments for Azure migration readiness.
• Plan and execute migrations to: Azure Database for PostgreSQL Flexible Server, PostgreSQL on Azure Virtual Machines.
• Utilize migration tools such as: Azure Database Migration Service (DMS), pg_dump / pg_restore, Logical & Physical Replication.
• Validate migrated databases and ensure data integrity.
• Optimize cloud database performance and costs.

• Analyze slow-running queries and optimize execution plans.
• Index tuning and maintenance.
• Database capacity planning and storage optimization.
• Implement partitioning and performance enhancement techniques.

• Configure and manage: Streaming Replication, Logical Replication, Failover mechanisms, Backup and recovery solutions.
• Ensure business continuity and disaster recovery readiness.

• Implement database security policies and access controls.
• Manage user roles, privileges, and authentication mechanisms.
• Perform security audits and vulnerability assessments.
• Ensure compliance with organizational and regulatory standards.

Strong experience with PostgreSQL 11/12/13/14/15/16. Hands-on experience in On-Prem PostgreSQL to Azure migration projects.

Proficiency in: Database Backup & Recovery, Query Optimization, Performance Tuning, Replication & HA, Database Security.

Experience with: Azure Database for PostgreSQL Flexible Server, Azure Virtual Machines, Azure Storage, Azure Monitor, Azure Database Migration Service (DMS).

Good understanding of Linux administration (RHEL, CentOS, Ubuntu).

Azure Certifications (AZ-104, DP-300). Experience with PostgreSQL automation and scripting (Shell, Python, PowerShell). Knowledge of Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, ARM Templates). Experience with Kubernetes/OpenShift and PostgreSQL deployments. Exposure to CI/CD and DevOps practices. Familiarity with tools such as PgAdmin, pgBouncer, Patroni, WAL-G.

Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field. Relevant PostgreSQL and Azure certifications preferred.

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