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# Senior PostgreSQL Specialist / DBA Job ID: JP054206

- **Company:** ITProposal
- **Location:** Brussel, Belgium (Remote available)
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Temporary contract
- **Skills:** Microsoft Azure, Backup Devices, Bash Shell, Databases, Continuous Integration, Data Conversion, Disaster Recovery, Github, Python (Programming Language), PostgreSQL, Linux System Administration, Microsoft SQL Server, SQL Azure, Oracle (Applications), Performance Tuning, Role-Based Access Control, Shell Script, System Availability, Database Performance, Bicep, Cloud Migration, Terraform, Code Restructuring
- **Published:** May 23, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careerjet.be/jobad/bef21bcb2c4d5076dc8fc461049995b80a

## About the Role

* Minimum 8 years of experience as a DBA, Database Engineer, or Database Architect
 * At least 5 years of PostgreSQL experience and 2 years in Azure environments
 * Proven experience with:

 * PostgreSQL administration (v14+)
 * Azure Database for PostgreSQL Flexible Server
 * Oracle-to-PostgreSQL migrations
 * Performance tuning (pg_stat_statements, EXPLAIN ANALYZE, autovacuum)
 * High availability and disaster recovery strategies
 * PgBouncer and connection pooling
 * Backup and recovery solutions (pgBackRest, Barman, Azure-native backup)
 * Linux administration and shell scripting (Bash/Python)
 * Infrastructure as Code (Terraform/Bicep)
 * Security and compliance (pgAudit, RBAC, encryption, GDPR/NIS2)
 * Experience with CI/CD pipelines (Azure DevOps/GitHub Actions) is a plus
 * PostgreSQL or Azure certifications are considered an advantage

Languages

 * Dutch or French: Native or equivalent level
 * Second national language: Functional knowledge
 * English: Fluent

## Description

We are looking for an experienced Senior PostgreSQL Specialist to support a large-scale database modernization and cloud transformation program focused on PostgreSQL on Microsoft Azure.
The role combines hands-on engineering, database architecture, migration leadership, automation, and mentoring within a complex enterprise environment., * Design and implement PostgreSQL architectures on Microsoft Azure

 * Manage PostgreSQL environments including HA, networking, security, backup, and disaster recovery
 * Lead Oracle-to-PostgreSQL migration projects, including schema assessment, PL/SQL refactoring, data conversion, and cutover planning
 * Optimize database performance through tuning, partitioning, vacuum strategies, and capacity planning
 * Implement monitoring, observability, alerting, patching, and operational support processes
 * Ensure compliance with GDPR, NIS2, and enterprise security standards
 * Develop Infrastructure-as-Code solutions using Bicep and/or Terraform
 * Support CI/CD integration for database deployments and changes
 * Coach and mentor existing DBA teams transitioning from Oracle and SQL Server environments
 * Collaborate with developers, architects, security, and infrastructure teams on database modernization initiatives


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