PG Database developer/admin in Chicago suburbs

Jon Scarbrough <jscarbrough@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> · Fri, 17 Oct 2014 13:07:14 -0500



    We are currently recruiting for a Postgresql solutions
    developer/administrator. This is a full time position in our offices
    in Des Plaines, IL.

    
    Position announcement below. Please send resumes to
    jobs@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx.

    
    Best regards,

    
    Jon Scarbrough

    VP Technology

    Where2GetIt.com

    
       Job Description 
      This position will be responsible for
                managing the database infrastructure for all products
                delivered by Where2GetIt. The database infrastructure is
                a 24x7 operation involving several terabytes of data as
                well as millions of consumers on a daily basis. The
                primary database used is Postgresql with secondary use
                of Oracle. 
       Primary responsibilities include:
      
        Develop project estimates for database task.
        Perform all database related tasks.
        Develop database design documentation
        Perform unit testing and debugging of database
              applications
        Perform database tuning including
                  monitoring, troubleshooting and optimizing
                  performance. Implement database backup and recovery
                  strategies including high availability. 
        Work as a member of a cross-functional
              development team.
        Analyze and translate business requirements into
              data models
        Develop and ensure proper usage of
                  data modeling a, naming and description standards. 
      
    
     Skills & Requirements 
    
      
        3+ years SQL development experience
        3+ years Postgresql experience with recent 9.0+
              usage
        3+ year managing database production
              environments
        Experience in high transaction volume
              environment
        Experience with spatial database extensions.
        Self motivated learner
        Experience with Oracle a plus but not a hard
              requirement
        Experience with bash and/or Perl.
        Experience with Linux and Unix operating
              systems.
      
    
     About Where2GetIt 
    Where2GetIt is a fast paced Internet organization in the middle of
    the hottest Internet growth areas, location based services. Our
    continued growth and success is dependent upon highly motivated and
    highly skilled individuals. If you want to join a team of like
    minded people, this is the place for you. With hundreds of brand
    name clients around the world, we help consumers find our client's
    products and services (either online or offline).  This position
    will have the opportunity to dip its toes into all aspects of the
    consumer experience. From front end AJAX, mobile applications
    (iPhone, Android), to social integration, to the spatial databases
    you'll be busy learning about the latest technologies in the LBS
    world. Our office is located 1 block from the NW Metra line in
    downtown Des Plaines, IL.