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Senior/Expert in Cluster/HA Management

Location:
United Kingdom
Salary:
Competitive
Job Type:
Contract
Date Posted:
about 5 hours ago
Expiry Date:
01/11/2025
Job Ref:
BH-123230
Start Date:
17/09/2025
Contact:
Luke Roberts
Contact Email:
luke.roberts@xcede.com
Specialism:
DevOpsUX and UIEngland
Senior/Expert HA/Clustering Engineer (PostgreSQL + Pacemaker) Contract: 2 weeks (likely extension)
Location: Onsite (details on request)

Start: Immediate

We are seeking an experienced HA/Clustering Engineer to support the implementation of a high availability PostgreSQL cluster using Pacemaker on RHEL9/Linux environments. This is a short-term contract opportunity for a senior specialist who can provide hands-on expertise and guide project delivery.

Key Responsibilities
  • Design, configure, and support high availability clustering with Pacemaker and PostgreSQL.
  • Manage hot standby promotion using OCF and asynchronous WAL replication to multiple replicas.
  • Implement fencing (IPMI/virsh) in VM-based (non-container) environments.
  • Configure and support RabbitMQ with HA queues (or similar message queue systems).
  • Troubleshoot, optimise, and ensure reliable failover and recovery processes.
Key Skills & Experience
  • Deep expertise in RHEL9/Linux environments.
  • Proven track record in PostgreSQL HA & replication.
  • Strong hands-on experience with Pacemaker clustering and resource management.
  • Knowledge of fencing mechanisms (IPMI/virsh).
  • Familiarity with RabbitMQ HA queues or equivalent.
  • Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
  • Available for immediate start.
What We Offer
  • Competitive daily rate.
  • Immediate engagement on a high-impact project.
  • Opportunity to shape HA design and provide technical leadership.
📩 If you are available and have the expertise required, please apply today with your CV and availability details.

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