PostgreSQL DBA (SC Cleared)*candidates must hold an active SC clearance*Start: ASAPDuration: 6 months +Location: London OR Bristol (3 days per week on site)Rate: £650 - 740 per day (inside IR35) Role:- Design and deploy a new PostgreSQL instance tailored for performance, scalability, and reliability.- Ensure best-practice configuration and robust security standards.- Database Administration- Manage and optimize the current PostgreSQL instance, including:- Indexing strategy- Storage management- Query optimization- General DBA maintenance and monitoring- Troubleshoot performance issues and provide proactive improvements.- Development Team Collaboration- Partner with engineering teams to enhance database usage.- Advise on query optimization, index creation, and schema considerations.- Advocate for PostgreSQL best practices across projects.Essential Skills andamp; Experience- Proven experience designing, deploying, and administering PostgreSQL environments.- Strong knowledge of indexing, storage management, and performance tuning.- Hands-on experience with query optimization techniques.- Ability to collaborate closely with development teams to guide effective database usage.- Solid understanding of typical DBA responsibilities in a production environment.