Database Administrator PostgreSQL (DBA)

Introduction
In this role you’ll work in one of our IBM Consulting Client Innovation Centers (Delivery Centers) where we deliver deep technical and industry expertise to a wide range of public and private sector clients around the world.​ Our delivery centers offer our clients locally based skills and technical expertise to drive innovation and adoption of new technology.
A career in IBM Consulting embraces long-term relationships and close collaboration with clients across the globe.
You’ll work with visionaries across multiple industries to improve the hybrid cloud and AI journey for the most innovative and valuable companies in the world. Your ability to accelerate impact and make meaningful change for your clients is enabled by our strategic partner ecosystem and our robust technology platforms across the IBM portfolio; including IBM Software and Red Hat.
Curiosity and a constant quest for knowledge serve as the foundation to success in IBM Consulting. In your role you’ll be encouraged to challenge the norm investigate ideas outside of your role and come up with creative solutions resulting in ground breaking impact for a wide network of clients. Our culture of evolution and empathy centers on long-term career growth and development opportunities in an environment that embraces your unique skills and experience.

Your Role and Responsibilities
Database Administration:Install configure and maintain either Oracle and/or PostgreSQL and MS-SQL databases ; Perform database backups restores and recoveries ; Monitor database performance identify bottlenecks and implement optimization techniques ;Ensure database security integrity and availability ; Implement and maintain database replication clustering and high-availability solutions
Analyze database performance metrics and identify areas for improvement ;Implement indexing caching and other optimization techniques; Optimize database configuration memory allocation and resource utilization * Troubleshoot and resolve performance issues

Collaborate with cross-functional teams including development QA and operations ; Communicate database design implementation and performance metrics to stakeholders; Provide training and support to junior team members ;Participate in database design reviews and ensure compliance with industry best practices

Required Technical and Professional Expertise

• Hands on experience as a DBA with expertise PostgreSQL and MS-SQL
• Strong understanding of database architecture design and performance tuning ;
• Proficiency in SQL PL/SQL T-SQL and other database programming languages ;
• Experience with database replicating and high-availability solutions
• The skills required are that of a typical DBA who can troubleshoot administer the planned tasks as well as be on call when needed to support escalated issues

Preferred Technical and Professional Expertise
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