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Hi,

We are very interested in finding a highly qualified candidate to fill our PostgreSQL DBA position below and understand you can post it for us on your website.   We appreciate your assistance and please contact me if you have any questions or suggestions!

Thank you,

Kathy Lam

VP Human Resources

214-278-1825

PostgreSQL DBA for Prodea Systems

Prodea Systems, based in Plano, Texas, is at the forefront of next-generation digital home and multimedia management technologies.  We have developed a comprehensive solution (ROS™) that solves the consumer challenges that currently exist in the digital home.  Our integrated and cost-effective offering is comprised of a multi-service in-home appliance and a complement of managed services, delivered through a lightweight core infrastructure.  A Prodea Systems powered digital home will change and dramatically improve the way people use and adopt digital home devices (consumer electronics) and internet based services (even for the non-technical consumer). 

Responsibilities:

The candidate should be highly motivated and adapt to working in a dynamic and extremely fast paced environment. You will be involved in creating and managing a high availability PostgreSQL database farm in a Linux environment. Primary responsibilities include:

·         Designing, Implementing and Managing 24/7/365 high availability PostgreSQL databases

·         Define and Implement Maintenance procedures including Disaster Recovery, DB maintenance (VACUUM scheduling), and archiving

·         Responsible for developing structure to ensure data integrity

·         Work close with the development team to design optimal database schemas with particular emphasis on database partitioning strategies and growth planning

·         Work close with the NOC to maintain visibility into the complex system

·         Work close with System Operations to design optimal hardware for growth

·         Proactively research and avert database related issues

Qualifications:

·         Bachelor's Degree, 2 years PostgreSQL DBA Administration experience

·         3+ years in a 24/7/365 environment

·         Strong experience required with PostgreSQL / Linux combination

·         Strong UNIX Administration Skills - Linux experience required

·         PostgreSQL Performance Tuning Experience

·         Experience with database layouts on high performance disk subsystems required

·         Experience performing a full restore to a PostgreSQL database from tape.

·         Excellent SQL and PL/SQL skills

·         Networking Experience - TCP/IP, Database Connectivity (JDBC, ODBC) in Java to Database Connectivity environments required

·         Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal

·         Strong interpersonal and relationship building skills conducive to team development

·         Ability to perform needs assessment and handle technical objections

·         Scripting experience (SHELL, Perl/Python/Ruby, etc.)

Please submit your resume to kathy@prodea.com and reference in the subject line “DBA”.  Prodea Systems, Inc. is an equal employment opportunity employer.