Postgres DBA/Developer - San Francisco - Mailing list pgsql-jobs
From | Sibley Bacon |
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Subject | Postgres DBA/Developer - San Francisco |
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Msg-id | 8A72E69E1F79004B82F76F228B3F292305DB85EE@corp-mail01.ncircle.com Whole thread Raw |
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Postgres DBA/Developer Job Description OVERVIEW We have an immediate opening for Postgres DBA/Developer who has solid DBA skills and Postgres experience. SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES Provide technical expertise and support for nCircle's Postgres backed network security product line. * Implement, manage, and monitor databases * Tune the Postgress database to meet new functional and performance releases * Perform DB profiling and optimization, assist QA with all phases of software development and deployment support for DB installations * Perform database monitoring, maintenance, reorganizations, resource management, schema management, and capacity planning and performance tuning for the company's databases * Perform database and SQL tuning. * Implement and maintain disaster recovery plans for critical production databases and applications. * Time to market flexibility combining open source component utilization, rapid refactoring of existing code base and quick prototyping of new component solutions * Participate in shared learning with other team members * Document code and report on project deliverables * On Call availability as required to address database problems in the production environment * Participate in product development * Contribute ideas and suggestions in support of the Engineering team goals of continuous improvement REQUIRED SKILLS & EXPERIENCE * Bachelor's Degree or Diploma in Computer Science, Information Technology or related discipline specializing in DB development preferred. * Expert knowledge of Postgres * Minimum 5 years increasingly complex DBA assignments, working with enterprise level software meeting 24x7 operational requirements * Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of DB scoping, profiling, scaling and fault tolerant operation * Proven knowledge and understanding of enterprise scaled servers and databases * Experienced with disciplined DBA methodologies including development and operational considerations * Ability to provide support for development, test, and production environments, including setup of new servers, databases, and objects within the database. * Experience in software development using Perl, Shell, or other scripting languages. CORE COMPETENCIES * Passionate about enterprise class DB construction, deployment and operation, openness to learning new ways of thinking and doing * Responsible for multiple DB solutions in deployed products; Expert in development and operation of Postgres DB * Consistently learning about trends and features in DB solutions, able to bring best practices to bear at solving DB and overall application problems * Strong commitment to personal excellence and high quality DB construction and administration standards * A team player with a *can do* attitude when handling development requirements and project timelines * Solution focused and methodical, careful attention to detail * Solid background using UNIX operating systems - Linux, FreeBSD a plus nCircle offers a dynamic yet casual and fun work environment with corporate offices in the heart of San Francisco (1 block from BART) and sales offices worldwide. We recognize that our employees are the key to our future as evidenced by our selection as one of the Greater Bay Area*s *Best Places to Work* by the San Francisco Business Times. We offer a unique environment where your ideas are always appreciated and your contributions make an important difference. Because of this philosophy, we offer competitive compensation packages, top-notch benefits as well as stock options to every employee. All of our employees enjoy the ability to make an immediate impact, learn new technologies, and partake in a high-energy, vibrant working environment with extremely accomplished people. Please send your resume with a detailed cover letter describing your experiences to careers@ncircle.com.
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