All, I received permission from Selena to forward one of our current PostgreSQL DBA openings. I work for IPsoft based out of our New York City office and we are a global leading managed services provider. We are looking
to hire a PostgreSQL DBA for our team in Bloomington, IL. This is a full-time role to be part of the IPsoft family. Below are the details and please reach out to me with any questions. PostgreSQL DBA – Bloomington, IL - IPsoft Summary Seeking a PostgreSQL DBA for an eCommerce platform running
PostgreSQL on Linux with Slony (for replication) in high volume/critical
production environments. This position requires extensive Linux,
PostgreSQL and scripting knowledge. A Bachelor’s or higher degree in a
technical discipline is desired. You MUST have advanced DBA experience
as well as maintaining and performance-tuning experience. Security and IT
best practices knowledge as well as an eagerness to learn is also a must.
Experience with Slony and/or database replication is highly desired.
Responsibilities • Create and maintain IT documentation. • Work with development and IT teams to maintain all operational
systems. • Respond to trouble tickets in a timely manner. • Be a SME at client site. • Work with the IT teams to implement new projects and solutions
within the network. • Evaluate and plan out database maintenance and upgrades. • Review SQL queries written by development to help improve
performance. • Deploy SQL updates to development, QA and production systems. • Generate reports for use by Executive, Finance and Accounting
departments. • Database backup and recovery. • Maintain Production, QA and Development environments, as well as
deploy new code to these environments • Write scripts for tasks such as automation, monitoring and
troubleshooting. • Maintain and ensure availability of PostgreSQL based server
systems. • Database design and implementation. • Monitor and analyze database health and performance. Technical Requirements • Minimum 5 years experience developing and administering PostgreSQL database infrastructure for mission critical applications. • A deep understanding of database systems and the factors that affect
distributed system performance • Thorough knowledge of current hardware systems, RAID and disk
subsystems commonly used in fault tolerant production environments
ability to proactively identify, troubleshoot and resolve live database
systems issues • Strong scripting and automation skills (Shell, Python, etc) • Experience supporting redundant systems with 24x7 availability
requirement • A deep understanding of database design principals • Experience with MySQL / MS SQL Server / Oracle is highly desirable Non-Technical Skills • Must be a good team player • Good communication skills – oral & written Benefits • Competitive Base Salary • Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance and Vision Care
• Life Insurance • Short Term and Long Term Disability Insurance • 401(K) Plan • Flexible Spending Accounts: Health Care, Dependent Care, Transit • Paid Time Off Best, Dustin __________ Dustin Long | Senior Corporate Recruiter - Human Resources | IPsoft, Incorporated Phone: 888-IPSOFT-8 | Direct: 212-708-5661 | Fax: 212-353 2454 Autonomic IT Management |