Thread: PostgreSQL DBA - New Hope, PA 60-120k
Are you a PostgreSQL DBA who is looking for a challenge working with a high-transaction volume database? Would you enjoy trying to squeeze the most performance out of 16 core servers while spending some time working on projects that directly benefit the PostgreSQL community? If so, read on.
Founded in 2005, myYearbook.com is one of the Internet's fastest growing social networking destinations for teenagers. We're a young, stable and growing company with an already established development team and are currently looking for a PostgreSQL DBA. The position is full-time, on-site in New Hope, PA.
What's in it for you:
Competitive salary
Comprehensive benefits
Contributing to PostgreSQL as part of the job description
Flexible, fun working environment
Great location
Much more
Core Responsibilities:
Maintain existing cluster of PostgreSQL servers
Plan future cluster expansion
Optimize existing schema
Fully document database environment including configuration and schema
Work with developers to rework existing schema and plan new schema additions
Deploy new technologies such as plproxy and pgmemcache
Contribute to PostgreSQL by developing applications and patches which directly benefit myYearbook and the community.
Work with CTO to ensure future database scalability
Requirements:
Strong PostgreSQL background
PostgreSQL internals and hacking experience a plus
Expertise in data normalization, relational database design and ORM (object-relational mapping)
Working knowledge of plpgsql
Experience with Slony or other PgSQL based replication
Previous activity in the PostgreSQL community a big plus
Bachelors Degree in Computer Science or equivalent
Must be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.
Salary Range: $60,000-$120,000