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Job Responsibilities:

  • Responsible for the monitoring and uptime of all production databases.
  • Estimate PostgreSQL database capacities; develop methods for monitoring database capacity and usage.
  • Lead efforts to develop and improve procedures for automated monitoring and proactive intervention, reducing any need downtime.
  • Develop Stored Procedures and Database Triggers in support of application development.
  • Participate in application development projects and be responsible for the database architecture and design.
  • Participate in the creation of development, staging, and production database instances, and the migration from one environment to another.
  • Responsible for developer SQL code review to ensure queries are optimized and tuned to perform efficiently prior to production release.
  • Responsible for regular backups and recovery of databases.
  • Responsible for regular maintenance on databases (e.g., Vacuum, Reindexing, Archiving).
  • Responsible for pro-active remediation of database operational problems.
  • Responsible for Query tuning and preventative maintenance.
  • Participate in a 24×7 support rotation.
  • Support complex web-based applications.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

  • Minimum 5 years’ experience in IT/ software development / IT system projects / Website Development / Mobile Application Development.
  • Development with Minimum of 2 years’ experience in same role (i.e., Database Admin).
  • Must have experience in PostgreSQL database architecture, logical and physical design, automation, documentation, installs, shell scripting, PL/ SQL programming, catalogue navigation, query tuning, system tuning, resource contention analysis, backup, and recovery, standby, replication, etc.
  • Must have strong knowledge of Linux.
  • Strong understanding of command line and server administration.
  • Knowledge of shell scripting (e.g., Bash, Perl).
  • Understanding of PHP and web application framework.

Behavioral Competencies:

  • High attention to detail regarding accounting skills
  • Ability to work under indirect supervision.
  • Good problem-solving skills
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills.
  • Ability to influence technical discussions and decisions.

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