Freelance PostgreSQL DBA – 12-Month Contract | Hybrid (Arnhem, NL)

We're seeking a seasoned PostgreSQL Database Administrator to join a high-performing infrastructure and cloud team on a freelance basis for a 12-month contract. This is a hybrid role, requiring 1–2 days per week on-site in Arnhem, NL.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, implement, and optimize PostgreSQL solutions aligned with operational and strategic goals.
• Ensure high availability and disaster recovery through techniques like streaming replication, failover mechanisms (e.g., Patroni), and PITR.
• Performance tuning including indexing, query optimization, caching, and partitioning.
• Backup and recovery management, incident troubleshooting, and 24/7 operational support.
• Automate PostgreSQL provisioning using Infrastructure-as-Code tools such as Ansible and Terraform.
• Enforce PostgreSQL security, including encryption, RBAC, and auditing per GDPR standards.
• Collaborate closely with DevOps teams, architects, and business stakeholders.

Your Profile:

• Proven experience in PostgreSQL administration in a cloud-native, production environment.
• Deep knowledge of PostgreSQL configuration, HA architecture, patching, and version control.
• Strong hands-on experience with monitoring tools like Prometheus, Grafana, and pg_stat_statements.
• Familiarity with PostgreSQL in cloud services (e.g., AWS RDS, GCP SQL, Azure Database for PostgreSQL).
• Exposure to PostgreSQL extensions such as PostGIS, TimescaleDB, or pg_partman is a plus.
• Strong communication skills and a proactive approach to problem-solving.
• Willingness to participate in a 24/7 on-call rota.