Two PostgreSQL opportunities in Vienna, Austria / (Architect DB2→PostgreSQL & PostgreSQL/EDB DBA) - Mailing list pgsql-jobs

Dear Group members,

I’m currently supporting a public enterprise customer in Vienna; Austria and we are looking for two PostgreSQL seniors.

Both roles are German-speaking and on-site in Vienna part of the week. You can apply for one role or both, depending on your experience and interest.

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Project 1 – Senior PostgreSQL Architect (DB2 → PostgreSQL introduction)

Goal: Design and lead the introduction of PostgreSQL and the migration from an existing DB2 environment.

Key responsibilities:

• Analyse and optimise existing DB2 administration processes
• Propose adjustments and a target operating model for PostgreSQL (incl. clear split between DBA and development responsibilities)
• Define and document operational and maintenance guidelines for PostgreSQL:
  • Backup & recovery concepts
  • Monitoring and performance tuning processes (including tool selection and setup)
  • Security guidelines (roles, privileges, compliance, standardisation)
• Integrate PostgreSQL into the existing IT landscape:
  • Alignment with reporting, ETL processes, and existing tools
  • Advice on compatibility with current applications
• Train and coach internal development and admin teams:
  • PostgreSQL basics and differences vs. DB2
  • Best practices for data modelling and queries in PostgreSQL
  • Performance optimisation, HA, backup/restore
  • Creation of training materials and internal knowledge base
• Support for the migration and adaptation of existing applications:
  • Analysis and adaptation of SQL statements and stored procedures
  • Guidance on PostgreSQL-specific features (e.g. JSONB, window functions)
  • Support for planning and executing the data migration, ensuring data integrity and minimising downtime
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Key facts:

• Location: Vienna, Austria (hybrid, ~50% on-site)
• Start: ASAP - (long-term engagement) ++
• Workload: Full-time
• Project language: German with solid English
  
  
  

More details here: https://talentiqo.voquz.com/portal/project/b0005411

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Project 2 – PostgreSQL / EDB Database Administrator

Goal: Ensure stable, secure, and performant PostgreSQL/EDB database operations (production, test, development) for a public enterprise customer.

Key responsibilities:

• Administer, extend, and monitor PostgreSQL/EDB database environments (prod/test/dev)
• Set up, operate and continuously improve backup & restore solutions
• Install and maintain systems on the OS level (mainly Linux), including provisioning and configuration of new systems
• Keep systems stable, secure, and performant, including:
  • Performance tuning and troubleshooting in an enterprise environment
  • Operation and optimisation of load balancing solutions such as HAProxy, PgBouncer or similar

Profile:

• Several years of experience administering PostgreSQL databases, ideally including EDB (EnterpriseDB)
• Strong experience with database backup & recovery strategies
• Solid track record in performance tuning, troubleshooting, and debugging in enterprise environments
• Experience with PostgreSQL load balancing / connection pooling (e.g. HAProxy, PgBouncer)
• Very good Linux administration skills (Red Hat, Ubuntu)
• Fluent German (min. B2) and good English
• Team-oriented, proactive, and used to working in larger enterprise environments

Key facts:

• Location: Vienna, Austria (hybrid – approx. 3 days per week on-site)
• Customer: Public, Enterprise
• Start: ASAP, long-term
• Workload: Full-time (38.5 h/week)
• Must-have: EU citizenship, German level B2 or higher

More details here: https://talentiqo.voquz.com/portal/project/b0005188


If this could be interesting for you – or if you know someone who might be a good fit – I’d be happy to receive a short profile, availability, and a rough daily rate indication.

Best regards & Mit freundlichen Grüßen,

Robert Durec

Project Delivery Manager

Telefon: +43 1 9280 5881

Mobile:  +43 676 656 1662
robert.durec@voquz.com

www.voquz.com

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