PostgreSQL DBA

Database Administrator

Job entails sitting as well as working at a computer for extended periods of time. Should be able to communicate by telephone, email or face to face.

Required Qualifications :

• Bachelor's degree or foreign equivalent required from an accredited institution. Will also consider three years of progressive experience in the specialty in lieu of every year of education
• At least 7 years of Information Technology experience
• At least 6 years of experience in MS SQL Server on Azure / PostgreSQL administration and maintenance
• Understanding of Azure framework, MS SQL Server in Azure is a must
• Able to install and configure the MS SQL Server, configure the SQL clustering, SQL Always On Availability Groups
• Able to do the capacity planning based on the growth pattern of the databases
• Have expert troubleshooting skills on the SQL Clustering environment and Postgres environment
• Monitor, maintain database systems and troubleshoot problems that may arise
• Strong analytic skills, data modeling & performance tuning in MS SQL server / PostgreSQL
• Perform upgrade of databases to different versions of SQL and migration of databases from SQL server to PostgreSQL
• Maintain data integrity and security (manage roles and permissions of database users)
• Use tools like SQL Profiler, Database tuning advisor, Execution plans for database tuning and index recommendations
• Generate traces, execution plans, identify performance issues, deadlocks / contention and resolve them
• Develop strategies and implement solutions for managing back-ups, restoration and replication
• Strong knowledge of SQL Server Integration Services (SSIS), Reporting Services (SSRS), and Analysis Services (SSAS)
• Should be well versed with the SQL replication functions and Change Data capture process
• Ensure timely completion of the Databases regular refreshes keeping all the reporting environment in sync
• Create detailed documentation including diagrams of database infrastructure
• Learn relevant business processes and understand the data flow, criticality and dependencies
• U.S. citizens and those authorized to work in the U.S. are encouraged to apply. We are unable to sponsor at this time

Preferred Qualifications :