PostgreSQL DBA - Atlanta, GA - Mailing list pgsql-jobs

“Brilliant” DBA

Amplify Technologies is building the next generation marketing automation platform, and we are looking for a brilliant
DBAto join our development team.  We are founded on the belief that if you hire great talent and give them the right
environmentto grow, you will create great products and rewards. 

To become part of our team you must be a “can-do” type and a brilliant problem solver, who thrives in an environment of
entrepreneurialthinking and opportunity.  Able to keep a healthy sense of perspective at all times, you are a
structuredthinker with well-developed emotional intelligence and persuasion skills.  You are a good team player, able
toget the best out of others by providing shape and direction, but not afraid to get stuck in and roll your sleeves up. 

Primary Responsibilities:

·       Work with NOC (Network Operations Center) to provide assistance, escalation, and resolution for PostgreSQL
databaseissues 
·       Develop, recommend, and assist with implementation of upgrades and improvements
·       Architect and engineer solutions to complex database problems based on project requirements
·       Train junior engineers on existing/new solutions and technologies
·       Build and configure development, QA, test, and production databases
·       Review log files and monitor data for problems and perform proactive maintenance

Qualifications - General

·       Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science or related field (an equivalent combination of
relatededucation, training, and experience may be considered) 
·       8-10 years of experience in related work preferred
·       Solid analytical, debugging, and troubleshooting skills
·       Solid interpersonal, communications, and organizational skills
·       Strong self-motivation and the ability to work with minimal supervision
·       Able to work in a fast-paced environment

Qualifications - Technical

·       Database administration (PostgreSQL strongly preferred), including: installation, initialization,
authentication,catalog navigation, query tuning, system tuning, resource contention analysis, backup and recovery,
standby,replication, etc. 
·       Core Linux expertise (Ubuntu preferred)
·       Solid knowledge of performance tuning and troubleshooting issues.
·       Solid experience working with development, QA, and test teams, providing support as subject matter expert for
database/PostgreSQLsolutions 
·       Experience and proficiency in database standards, operations support, high volume databases, performance tuning
andtroubleshooting. 
·       Able to create comprehensive documentation using Visio and related tools, and communicate architecture and
solutionsto non-technical stakeholders 

What’s in it for you

·       Competitive salary package with all of the normal benefits around health and disability insurance
·       Unlimited vacation time, with the understanding that you will be measured on output and not facetime (being in
theoffice not the Apple application) 
·       An environment designed to help you create great work that you can be proud of
·       Working with like-minded people that want to create a great product but also have some fun doing it
·       Career and personal growth