Discover a world of endless possibilities with Cambridge University Press & Assessment, a distinguished global academic publisher and assessment organisation proudly affiliated with the prestigious University of Cambridge.   We are looking for a PostgreSQL Database Administrator to join our Database Services Team. As a key member of our team, your goal is to provide the full range of Database Administrator services in a complex database environment and deliver excellent support for PostgreSQL and AWS (RDS/Aurora).    Why Cambridge?   At Cambridge, our unwavering commitment is to excel in education, learning, and research on a global scale. With a presence in over 170 countries, we empower millions of individuals, unlocking their potential and enabling their success. From dedicated teachers shaping young minds to visionary researchers pushing the boundaries of knowledge, we embody a relentless pursuit of enlightenment, curiosity, and understanding.   We embrace change as an opportunity for growth and progress, constantly adapting to meet the evolving needs of our customers. Collaboration and attentive listening are at the heart of our journey, as we work hand in hand with our customers and each other to innovate and discover more effective ways to achieve our goals. We believe people thrive in an environment where Trust and Empowerment are at the forefront, which is why all our new team members are provided regularisation on their first day so they can start #PursuingPotential from day one.   Joining Cambridge means becoming a part of an extraordinary institution renowned worldwide. Beyond that, you'll become a part of a vibrant and forward-thinking community that transcends tradition, fostering a culture of continuous growth and personal development. Here, we provide the perfect environment for you to thrive, supporting your professional journey and empowering you to reach your highest potential.   What can you get from Cambridge?   In this role, you'll have the opportunity to collaborate with colleagues from diverse branches, expanding your horizons and enriching your understanding of different cultures. We value your wellbeing and offer stability, fostering your professional and personal growth through internal and external activities and training sessions to help enrich your skillset.   Enjoy work-life balance flexibility through our range of options, including flexible schedules, hybrid work arrangements, and generous paid leave. As a regular employee on Day One, you'll have access to comprehensive healthcare benefits, ensuring your peace of mind with coverage for dependents, group life insurance, and robust well-being programs.    

What makes you the ideal candidate in this role? This role plays a vital part in ensuring that databases of the Cambridge University Press and Assessment Systems are properly managed, organized, and secured. By adding value to the organization through its knowledge and expertise, DBA help to ensure that business applications can run smoothly and efficiently and making sure that the data is available whenever it is needed. As a PostgreSQL Database Administrator, you will play a crucial role in providing Database Support and Administration such as Installation, Patching, Refresh, Backup and Recovery, Upgrade, Capacity Planning, Monitoring and Performance/SQL Tuning, Database User & Security Management. You will also handle You are also expected to engage on multi team efforts related to deployments, projects, and other application support. Your expertise will provide input into the improvement of services and processes and the mitigation of risks. And you are to Adhere to IT Service Management (ITSM) and Service Level Agreement (SLA) standards. Willing to work on a shifting schedule (Mostly UK hours) & Wiling to do on-call support (Rotation Duty).   The following will help you be an ideal candidate for this post:

Between 2 to 5 years of experience in administrating PostgreSQL Database

Adept in database backup and recovery and in capacity planning Proficient in database modelling and SQL.

AWS Experience of managing database in one or more of the follows: (RDS, Aurora)

Experienced in administrating Oracle and SQL Server Databases (Desirable)

Familiarity with Windows and Linux; Experience in working on cloud-based infrastructure; Working knowledge on automation tools.

Exposure to AWS architecture principles. (Desirable)

Excellent communication skills, ability to articulate in both technical and business terms.

  If database administration is your domain and desire to be part of a globally renowned institution that celebrates innovation, embraces inclusion, and empowers learners, we invite you to pursue your potential with us.