Production Database Administrator Jobs

PostgreSQL/Enterprise DB PPAS Database Administrator is responsible for overseeing the database administration functions of the Cloud services department. This position is responsible for database planning, design, and implementation, as well as the maintenance and optimization of PostgreSQL/Enterprise DB PPAS database supporting our Cloud application.

This role will work closely with the DBAs, development, architecture, and infrastructure teams to design and administer databases to provide and enforce contractual SLAs.

• Knowledge of connection poolers like pgPool and pgBouncer ideal
• Cloud SaaS (multi-tenant) environment experience preferred
• Expert in problem solving, planning, organization, and documentation
• Disaster Recovery Planning and Implementation
• Knowledge of Planning and Implementing (scripting) backup strategies
• Experience with Implementation in a Cloud Environment ideal
• Thorough knowledge of database security best practices
• Communicates effectively to both technical and non-technical individuals at various levels of customer and internal organizations
• Knowledge of Integration with 3rd party Monitoring Systems
• Experience with Enterprise Failover Manager for HA is required
• Experience with xDB Replication preferred
• Familiarity with Virtual Machine (or Docker) technology a plus
• Installation / configuration/ maintenance and Administration of PostgreSQL with an emphasis on EnterpriseDB versions
• Must be able to patch/upgrade PostgreSQL in a HA architecture
• Expert in developing scripts for a range of maintenance activities
• Ability to excel in a cohesive team environment
• Experience with JDBC connection pools preferred
• This is a hybrid role and would be expected to be in the office 2-3 days per week
• Expert in performance analysis and resolution
• Uses consultative techniques and skills in their services delivery

Qualifications

The successful applicant will demonstrate good judgment in selecting methods and techniques for obtaining solutions. They will possess strong consultative abilities and communication skills which they will leverage to tie their technical recommendations to business benefits and process change. After initial training they normally require little instruction on their day-to-day work.

• Must be able to manage time effectively and to deliver on commitments
• Strong knowledge in UNIX/LINUX platforms
• Bachelors or equivalent experience in Computer Science
• PPAS Database, Enterprise DB Database Administrator Certified Associate or Professional Preferred
• More than 2 years of experience working as a PostgreSQL/EnterpriseDB PPAS DBA with an experience of supporting Cloud customer facing production environments
• Knowledge of Cassandra is plus
• Must be able to operate well in a team environment and when under pressure
• Experience managing 24x7 production support
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Knowledge of Java platforms and middleware is plus (e.g. Apache, Tomcat etc.)