Senior Database Engineer- http://www.aweber.comFull time database engineer, working with both development and
operations teams using SQL (mostly PostgreSQL) and NoSQL (mostly
MongoDB) databases. The database engineer role seeks to maximize uptime
and performance of all database products in production use; utilize
query proxies, connection caches, and other technologies as needed to
produce clean interfaces to work with (and protect) data; account for
backup and disaster recovery scenarios, and push data management into
the future.
Our web software is utilized by over 120,000 active customers on a 24/7
basis requiring well planned, robust implementations. Our team includes
smart people who appreciate wizard level database skills, continuous
learning, experimentation and a lust for creating and utilizing cutting
edge technologies. We welcome those who share these passions to apply.
Qualifications
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Detailed understanding of Postgresql database server architecture,
concepts, features, and high-availability technologies.
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Expert knowledge of PL/PgSQL, triggers, and stored procedures in
PostgreSQL
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Minimum 5 years of practical hands-on experience with database
administration, backup and recovery, performance tuning and
high-availability solutions.
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Experience with database replication, hot stand-by, clustering, and
table partitioning.
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Linux platform familiarity, system resource monitoring and tuning.
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Production experience with one of: MongoDB, Redis, CouchDB, Riak,
Cassandra, ElasticSearch
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Being part of a team that provides 24x7 coverage for the production
environment.
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Excellent analytical, organizational and project management skills.
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Be assertive and have good communication skills.
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Comfortable working in an informal, high-energy team environment.
Responsibilities
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Responsible for implementing, managing, and tuning high-availability
24x7 Postgresql databases.
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Responsible for designing, deploying and maintaining high-availability
24x7 MongoDB databases.
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Establish policies and procedures pertaining to data management,
security, maintenance and utilization.
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Develop, manage, and test database backup & recovery strategies,
verifying data integrity.
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Perform database installations, configurations, upgrades, and
migrations.
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Proactively monitor and tune for performance.
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Responsible for capacity planning and recommending paths to account for
application growth that are in line with industry best practices.
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Consult with development and architecture teams to help meet continued
application growth.
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Define and implement database schema and configurations working with our
development teams.
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Create and maintain documentation of procedures, schemas and guides for
troubleshooting database systems.
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Research and evaluate new databases, technologies, and trends to provide
innovative ideas and solutions to improve the existing infrastructure
and support new projects and requirements.
About AWeber
Located in Chalfont, PA AWeber develops and manages an online opt-in
email marketing and follow-up service. A growing 120,000+ international
customer base uses our website 24/7 to manage and send their newsletters
to recipients who have specifically opted in on their website to
receive that information.
Benefits
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100% Company Paid PPO medical, dental, vision, insurance. (including
domestic partner benefits)
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Company Paid Short Term Disability Insurance.
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Company Paid Life Insurance.
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Tuition reimbursement.
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Fully Reimbursed Gym Memberships.
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3 weeks paid time off. (plus increases in paid time off)
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Paid holidays.
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401K retirement benefits with company match and profit sharing.
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Free lunches everyday.
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Break rooms stocked with soda, coffee and teas.
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MacBook Pro laptops and 30" monitors.
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Multiple high definition theater rooms fully equipped with xbox, wii
& blu-ray players.
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A game room with competition billiard, foosball, and ping-pong tables.
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