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Egyptian Banks

Operates interoperable national payments network

Team Leader - Database Administrator, PostgreSQL

Database AdministrationConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeNew Cairo City, Cairo Governorate, EgyptNo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

  • At least 3 years of experience in a similar role, managing and supporting PostgreSQL version 14 or later on Linux and Windows.
  • Hands-on experience with database clustering and replication technologies, including EDB Enterprise Failover Manager, PGD, and CitusData.
  • Database administration certifications.
  • Experience with Microsoft SQL Server and Cassandra DB.
  • Proven experience as a Database Administrator with strong knowledge of database management systems such as Oracle, MySQL, and SQL Server.
  • Experience with database security and data protection measures.
  • Familiarity with backup and recovery processes.

Responsibilities

  • Install, configure, and maintain PostgreSQL and Cassandra database instances in production, staging, and development environments.
  • Optimize database performance through query optimization, indexing, partitioning, and caching strategies, and maintain stability and performance throughout the migration lifecycle.
  • Set up synchronous and asynchronous replication, failover mechanisms, and backup strategies to ensure uptime and data protection.
  • Implement horizontal and vertical scaling, manage large datasets, and balance loads.
  • Protect databases and sensitive data through access controls, encryption, and regular audits, and comply with industry standards.
  • Write complex SQL queries, stored procedures, functions, and triggers for transactional and analytical applications.
  • Migrate large volumes of data across PostgreSQL instances and perform ETL operations.
  • Deploy and manage PostgreSQL databases on different platforms.
  • Use infrastructure as code, CI/CD pipelines, and automation tools such as Ansible, Docker, and Kubernetes for PostgreSQL deployment and management.
  • Migrate Oracle and SQL Server databases to PostgreSQL environments.
  • Ensure migration activities comply with the Change Advisory Board process and coordinate pre-production and production releases.
  • Implement and enforce the principle of least privilege across database users and roles.
  • Configure and enable Transparent Data Encryption with minimal impact on production environments.
  • Conduct daily operational health checks to ensure optimal database performance.
  • Provide timely business and application support to resolve database-related issues.
  • Perform patching and minor version upgrades while minimizing system downtime.
  • Document database activities, procedures, and incidents.
  • Support Redis databases.
  • Perform database clustering and replication using technologies including EDB Enterprise Failover Manager, PGD, and CitusData.

About the Company

Egyptian Banks

Operates interoperable national payments network

EBC builds and operates Egypt’s national payments infrastructure to enable fast, interoperable transfers. Its products include the 123 Shared Cash Network for ATM and cash-point connectivity, the Automatic Clearing House for batch interbank transfers, Meeza Digital that links 32 million mobile wallets for money moves and QR payments, the Meeza National Card Scheme, and the Instant Payment Network for 24/7 instant payments across cards, wallets, and bank accounts. The INSTAPAY app lets consumers access bank accounts for instant transfers anytime. EBC differentiates itself by acting as the central hub of the national payment ecosystem with government-backed credibility and a multi-rail platform focused on financial inclusion and a cashless society. The goal is to be the nucleus of the national payment ecosystem and accelerate electronic payments nationwide.

Company size
201-500
Company stage
Not listed
Total funding
Not listed
Headquarters
New Cairo City, Egypt
Founded
1995

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