Thread: PostgreSQL DBA in Atlanta
Please contact jonathan(dot)alexander(at)vocalocity(dot)com or call 404 239 2652 to discuss.
Vocalocity, a leading provider of cloud-based business phone systems, is seeking a motivated DBA to join the core development team based in Atlanta. The successful candidate will join an energetic team and a fast-growing organization, and will help administer and tune multiple databases for cloud-based and mobile solutions. Team members are expected to demonstrate creativity and initiative, and must be self-motivating with ability to work independently and with minimal managerial oversight.
Primary roles and responsibilities for this position include:
· Maintain and improve database performance and replication.
· Work with developers on new features and system changes.
· Implement automated testing and scripts to ensure safe upgrades and system changes.
· Evaluate and implement monitoring solutions to ensure smooth and efficient operations 24/7.
· Work with internal business users to integrate database with operational systems and implement a variety of business data analysis solutions.
Skills and experience for this position include:
· 4+ years recent experience in database administration or similar with PostgreSQL or Oracle
· Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science
· Strong experience in SQL development and database tuning
· Strong experience designing relational database schemas
· Excellent communication skills
· Experience working with Slony or PosgreSQL 9 replication a plus
· Experience developing data warehouses or data mining solutions a plus
· Experience working with production databases on VMware a plus