PostgreSQL DBA needed for FTE position in Seattle!

Hi SEAPUG,

We have a client located in Seattle looking to hire a PostgreSQL DBA for an
FTE position. Please review the job description below and reach out to me
immediately if you would like some more details.

If the position isn't for you, but you know someone that might be
interested, we are happy to pay a referral fee if the person you recommend
gets hired. Thank you!

Job Description:

This Company is looking for a database administrator who is motivated by the
most effective methods for managing over 4T of data. This Company's
databases are a hybrid mix of PostgreSQL, Oracle, and MySQL, so your
versatility across platforms will keep their databases run smoothly. You
will be a significant contributor in understanding their current ERD
structure and defining the optimization and re-platforming efforts that will
optimize their technology toward a cleaner, meaner, leaner setup.

Besides being a database guru, you have a strong understanding of the UNIX
operating system, and are comfortable with networking concepts. You are
passionate about standardization and version control. You bring strong
scripting and automation skills and take pride in going beyond the basics.

As you will be supporting a high traffic website, an understanding of web
technology and previous experience managing large production facing websites
is a HUGE plus.

Responsibilities:

: Design consistent build, deploy and management processes for databases and
database changes

: Maintain and administer the large, complex databases that support public
website, monitor databases and respond immediately to critical conditions.

: Defuse possible problems before they become critical; ensure database
reliability, availability, and performance; and institute and maintain
backup and recovery procedures.

: Update and upgrade the site and fine-tune production resources to achieve
optimal performance.

: Work with the application support team to identify areas for
simplification and unification with system standards for installation,
configuration and startup

: Build and improve upon scripts to automate common tasks

: You will be part of a bi-weekly on-call rotation and wear a pager.

Qualifications:

: 3+ years experience with PostgreSQL (preferred)

: 4+ years experience with Oracle 11g and 10g Enterprise Edition (if less
than 3 years PostgreSQL experience)

: 3+ years experience with MySQL (if less then 3+ years PostgreSQL
experience)

: Experience working on 24/7 production three-tier systems and
troubleshooting performance issues

: Solid understanding of UNIX command line, and o/s fundamentals

: Experience with CVS, SVN and Git

: Experience with perl, and bash scripting. Experience with Python a plus

: Experience with configuration management tools like Puppet or Chef

: BS or BA from an accredited college or university or equivalent

: Strong communication skills

Trevor

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