Senior DBA Postgres

Senior DBA Postgres

Miejsce pracy: Kraków

Technologies we use

Expected

• PostgreSQL
• Ansible
• Jenkins
• Google Cloud Platform
• AWS
• Microsoft Azure

Optional

• Kubernetes
• Docker
• Oracle
• MySQL
• Prometheus
• Grafana
• ELK

Operating system

• Windows

About the project

Ready to take on the next big challenge in database engineering? Join us as a PostgreSQL Expert!

We are looking for an experienced PostgreSQL Engineer with expert-level knowledge of logical and physical replication to be part of our dynamic team. This role involves working on high availability, disaster recovery, and performance optimization, while leveraging modern DevOps practices and cloud technologies.

Sounds like your kind of challenge?

Your responsibilities

• Design, implement, and manage logical & physical replication for PostgreSQL to ensure high availability (HA) and disaster recovery (DR).
• Optimize database performance by tuning configurations and queries.
• Automate database deployment and management tasks using Ansible, Jenkins, and scripting (Bash/Python).
• Develop and maintain robust backup, restore, and failover strategies, including work with EDB Failover Manager (EFM).
• Collaborate with development and infrastructure teams to ensure scalability and reliability of databases.
• Monitor database health, implement security best practices, and troubleshoot replication issues.
• Work with Google Cloud services (Cloud SQL, IAM, GKE, networking, monitoring) and other cloud platforms.
• Note: Detailed project information will be shared during the recruitment process.

Our requirements

• 10+ years of hands-on PostgreSQL administration and replication experience (logical & physical).
• Deep expertise in WAL archiving, streaming replication, logical decoding.
• Strong skills in performance tuning, indexing strategies, and query optimization.
• Proficiency in automation with Ansible, Jenkins, and scripting languages.
• Solid understanding of security practices, auditing, and access control.
• Familiarity with Google Cloud (Cloud SQL, GKE, VPC) and exposure to AWS or Azure.
• Analytical mindset with excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
• Experience with monitoring tools like Prometheus, Grafana, or ELK Stack is a plus.

Optional

• PostgreSQL certification is a plus.
• Knowledge of Kubernetes, Docker, and CI/CD pipelines.
• Exposure to other databases (MySQL, Oracle, or NoSQL) is a bonus.

This is how we organize our work

This is how we work

• at the client's site
• agile

This is how we work on a project

• Continuous Deployment
• Continuous Integration

What we offer

• Flexible cooperation model – choose the form that suits you best (B2B, employment contract, etc.)
• Hybrid work setup – 2x/week from the office in Kraków
• Collaborative team culture – work alongside experienced professionals eager to share knowledge
• Continuous development – access to training platforms and growth opportunities
• Comprehensive benefits – including Interpolska Health Care, Multisport card, Warta Insurance, and more
• High quality equipment – laptop and essential software provided

Benefits

• sharing the costs of sports activities
• private medical care
• sharing the costs of professional training & courses
• life insurance

Joining this project you’ll become part of Mindbox – a tech-driven company where consulting, engineering, and talent meet to build meaningful digital solutions. We’ll back you up every step of the way, accelerate your development, and ensure your skills make a difference.

Mindbox Sp. z o.o.

At Mindbox, we connect top IT talents with technology projects for leading enterprises across Europe.

Our focus is on matching your skills with work that matters – projects that use modern tech stacks, solve real business challenges, and give you space to grow. By joining us, you’ll deliver technology solutions for well-known brands, supported by the Mindbox team that values knowledge-sharing and continuous development. We make sure you have the tools, flexibility, and guidance to do your best work – and to keep moving forward in your career.