Senior PostgreSQL DBA Engineer

21 hours ago

Athens, Attica, Greece Cegeka Full time €40,000 - €80,000 per year

We are looking for an experienced PostgreSQL DBA with strong automation skills using Ansible. The ideal candidate will be responsible for managing, maintaining, and optimizing our PostgreSQL databases, and ensuring efficient and reliable automation for provisioning and maintenance tasks.

What you will do:

  • Administer, maintain, and tune PostgreSQL databases in production and non-production environments.
  • Set up and maintain replication, backups, and high-availability configurations (e.g., Repmgr, Patroni, pgBackRest, pgbouncer/pgpool ). extra: TimescaleDB, PG vector flavors.
  • Develop and maintain Ansible playbooks for PostgreSQL deployments, updates, and configurations.
  • Troubleshoot and resolve database-related performance, capacity, and replication issues.
  • Collaborate with DevOps and development teams to ensure database reliability and efficiency.
  • Perform database upgrades and patching with minimal downtime.
  • Implement security best practices and monitor for vulnerabilities.
  • Document database environments, processes, and procedures.

What will help you succeed:

  • 4+ years of hands-on experience as a PostgreSQL DBA in a production environment.
  • Solid experience with PostgreSQL versions 14 and above.
  • Proficiency in writing and maintaining Ansible playbooks and roles.
  • Experience with PostgreSQL performance tuning and optimization.
  • Deep understanding of PostgreSQL internals, WAL, autovacuum, and indexes.
  • Experience with backup/recovery tools (e.g., pgBackRest, Barman, Commvault).
  • Familiarity with monitoring tools (e.g., Prometheus, Dynatrace, pg_stat_statements).
  • Linux system administration experience (preferably Debian/Ubuntu or RHEL/CentOS).
  • Scripting experience (Bash, Python) is a must.
  • Decent in System administration (OS-DB tuning, VIP strategies, systemd logic)

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience with Kubernetes and PostgreSQL Operators.
  • Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and infrastructure-as-code tools like Terraform.
  • PostgreSQL certification or relevant coursework.
  • Automation mindset. Eye for details, drive to bring structure and improve standards

What we offer:

  • 22 Annual Vacation days, 3 sick days that are not carried over the next year (no medical certificate required), plus a seniority day added every 3 years in the company
  • Meal tickets
  • Private Medical Insurance
  • We offer flexibility when it comes to WFH policy
  • Wellbeing at the center - we know that there is more to our lives than our jobs, therefore we make sure to tackle wellbeing aspects of our day to day lives through specialized sessions, webinars and internal programs according to our employee's input
  • In close cooperation is a value we live by, through #MomentsThatMatter: monthly hangout parties, team buildings, gamified online experiences
  • Many more to come :)

  • Senior Software Engineer

    1 week ago

    Athens, Attica, Greece Signify Technology Full time €50,000 - €70,000 per year

    I'm looking to recruit a Senior Software Engineer to work on a large-scale greenfield modernisation project to transform thetravel and transportation ecosystem, empowering businesses with innovative, scalable, and efficient technology solutions.What you'll work on:Platform Overhaul: Transitioning legacy systems to modern, microservices-based...

  • Senior Java Developer

    7 days ago

    Athens, Attica, Greece ManpowerGroup Greece Full time €35,000 - €55,000 per year

    Are you excited to work with cutting-edge Java 20 and Spring Boot technology, developing systems for one of the most innovative electronic payments companies in Greece? Do you want to contribute to building high-quality, secure, and high-performance backend services where clean code and attention to detail matter? Are you looking for a role with flexible...

  • Senior DevOps Engineer

    1 week ago

    Athens, Attica, Greece linq Full time €40,000 - €80,000 per year

    Basic InformationeShareis a leading provider of enterprise software solutions for file sharing and content collaboration with external parties using Microsoft 365. We enable organizations to engage their clients, partners and suppliers easily and securely using the productivity tools and workflows users are already familiar with Teams, SharePoint Online,...

  • Senior Software Engineer

    1 week ago

    Athens, Attica, Greece Prisma Full time €25,000 - €45,000 per year

    At Prisma, we're redefining how developers work with databases. If you're fascinated by the cutting-edge data infrastructure powering companies like Twitter, Airbnb, and Facebook, but want the agility, ownership, and impact of a fast-moving startup, then Prisma is the place for you.Backed by top-tier Silicon Valley investors like Amplify Partners, Kleiner...

  • Senior Software Engineer

    3 days ago

    Athens, Attica, Greece Workable Full time €30,000 - €60,000 per year

    For over 31,000 growing businesses and HR teams seeking a comprehensive, all-in-one HR suite, Workable emerges as the premier solution. We uniquely combine the world's most widely adopted Applicant Tracking System (Workable Recruiting) with a full-spectrum employee management system (Workable HR). At Workable, we empower companies to focus on what truly...

  • Senior C#/Java Software Engineer

    21 hours ago

    Athens, Attica, Greece Egon Software Greece Full time €45,000 - €75,000 per year

    Company Overview:Egon Software Pvt. Ltd. (ESL) is a wholly owned subsidiary of Egon Holdings SA, a Luxembourg-based company. Egon Holdings (EHS) is a privately owned conglomerate with diverse interests inDiamonds & Jewelry, Mining, Real Estate, and Investments, conducting operations in13 countrieswith a strong reputation for service reliability and...

  • Murex Datamart Reporting IS Engineer

    21 hours ago

    Athens, Attica, Greece Jobs for Lebanon Full time €40,000 - €80,000 per year

    Company Description A multinational investment group of companies with offices in the US, Europe, and the Middle East, is recruiting a Murex Datamart IS Engineer for its Athens headquarters. Job DescriptionSupport the production, test and development environments on Murex MX.3 & IBM Cognos Analytics.Develop and support the different reporting needs related...

  • Backend Engineer

    21 hours ago

    Athens, Attica, Greece Engel & Völkers Greece Full time €9,360 - €36,000 per year

    Do you want to play an instrumental role as a(Senior) Backend Engineer (m/f/d)* - Java / Spring Bootin a time of amazing growth? Read on to learn moreFor our new Tech Hub in Athens – launching in November 2025 – we are seeking for you as a(Senior) Backend Engineer (m/f/d)* - Java / Spring Bootin full-time (40 hours).We are looking for motivated and...

  • Senior Software Engineer, Ruby

    3 days ago

    Athens, Attica, Greece Workato Full time €60,000 - €120,000 per year

    About WorkatoWorkato transforms technology complexity into business opportunity. As the leader in enterprise orchestration, Workato helps businesses globally streamline operations by connecting data, processes, applications, and experiences. Its AI-powered platform enables teams to navigate complex workflows in real-time, driving efficiency and...

  • Senior Software Engineer, Ruby

    21 hours ago

    Athens, Attica, Greece Workato Full time €60,000 - €120,000 per year

    About WorkatoWorkato transforms technology complexity into business opportunity. As the leader in enterprise orchestration, Workato helps businesses globally streamline operations by connecting data, processes, applications, and experiences. Its AI-powered platform enables teams to navigate complex workflows in real-time, driving efficiency and...