PostgreSQL Production Database Developer/ Administrator

If you are interested in the position posted below at Laika Ent. located in
Portland, OR.

Please e-mail your resume to me (Marlon Montgomery) at marlon(at)laika(dot)com

For more information on LAIKA Entertainment please visit www.laika.com

JOB DESCRIPTION

TITLE: Production Database Developer/ Administrator
FLSA: Exempt
DEPARTMENT: R&D Entertainment
REPORTS TO: Director of Digital Production
JOB: #


General Summary
The Production Database Developer/ Administrator will be tasked with
ensuring that the database environment is designed and managed to meet the
demands for availability, performance and manageability. Other functions
include administration, performance tuning, planning, optimization, data
modeling, development, and support.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities
* Data model design and recommendations.
* Maintenance of database.
* Optimize database performance.
* Estimate database capacities.
* Develop methods for monitoring database capacity and usage.

Interpersonal Contacts
This position regularly comes into contact; either in person, by telephone
or email, with a wide range of people: vendors, clients, talent agents,
potential talent/employee candidates, consultants, independent contractors,
and all levels of staff within the Studio. Communication is a major focus of
this position. The ability to communicate accurately, tactfully and with a
sense of competency and helpfulness is required.

Minimum Qualifications
* SQL databases such as PostgreSql and MySQL.
* Database development, implementation, and administration in Linux / Unix
environment.
* Performance tuning and capacity planning, especially with Postgres.
* Strong troubleshooting, debugging, problem solving, and analytical skills.
* Clear understanding of complete development life cycle from design through
implementation.
* Good communication (verbal and written) and interpersonal skills.
* BS Computer Science or equivalent.
* 3 years experience as a DBA or equivalent.


Preferred Abilities and Knowledge
· Additional experience with Oracle.

· Programming experience (preferably in Python).

· Experience working in a CG animation production environment.

Supervisory Responsibility
No supervisory responsibility.

Job Conditions

This position works under normal office conditions, though the pressure of
deadlines may sometimes be intense, requiring the flexibility to work
extensive hours upon request.

Disclaimer

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level
of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are
not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities,
duties and skills required of personnel so classified.