Re: PostgreSQL DBA/Linux

Somehow that sounds awful like the position offered by etsy.com?

Andreas

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Betreff: [pgsql-jobs] PostgreSQL DBA/Linux
Von: "Don Pritzkow" <dpritzkow(at)verizon(dot)net>
Datum: 08.06.2007 14:52

Hello,

Enclosed is a full-time PostgreSQL DBA position located in Texas. Candidates may respond to me directly either by telephone or email. If you have any questions, please feel free to respond.

DBA

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.)

Don Pritzkow
Managing Partner

Encore 2
2905 Purple Sage Drive
Flower Mound, TX 75028
Office: 972-539-2189
Cell: 214-695-9009