Performance Engineering/PostgreSQL DBA Opportunity in Horsham, PA

I am currently conducting a search for a Performance Engineering/PostgreSQL DBA. The ideal individual will be specialized in performance tuning/data optimization.

Tech USA is currently seeking a Performance Engineering/PostgreSQL DBA for a 6+ Month Contract opportunity to be a part of a dynamic and diverse team, with a national telecommunications provider. Don't miss this great opportunity and apply today. Description listed below, please contact me directly if interested in hearing more details. Thanks

Roles and Responsibilities

* Provides high technical expertise for the design, development, implementation, maintenance, and control of the PostgreSQL databases.
* Consults with and advises staff DBA's on database management issues, influencing the PostgreSQL database.
* Serves as a consultant on PostgreSQL technological issues.
* Provides oversight, mentoring and leadership to less experienced staff.
* Perform Database functions based on PostgreSQL databases specializing in performance analysis, tuning and optimization.
* Impacting OLTP and DSS mixed workload application performance.
* Provide proactive monitoring of the database instances, and take preventive steps to ensure optimal performance.
* Provide PostgreSQL best practices for server and SQL performance.
* On the spot problem solving for complicated database and performance issues.

Requirements

* 5+ years of experience with PostgreSQL technologies (performance tuning, memory management, SQL tuning, statistics gathering, application audit logs).
* 5+ years of experience in solid production support background.
* In-depth knowledge of PostgreSQL 9.X.
* In-depth knowledge of PostgreSQL internals, to get data for performance issue and give recommendation to resolve issue.
* Linux shell scripting experience.
* Strong PL/pgSQL programming experience.
* Experience with embedded 'C' (*.pgc) files.
* Experience with PostgreSQL running on various platforms and environments that include SUSE Linux, Virtual Machine (VM) and CentOS Linux.
* Excellent Database Administration, Issue Troubleshooting, Performance Analysis and Project Management skills.
* Excellent troubleshooting and performance tuning skills.
* Monitoring and optimizing the performance of the PostgreSQL database.
* Proven ability to troubleshoot and trace data issues throughout the application.
* Excellent verbal and written communication.
* Must be strong in analyzing how PostgreSQL resources are used during SQL executions.
* Ability to write and maintain high quality documentation.

Would you have interested in discussing further? If not maybe you could recommend someone that might fit this role? Thanks

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Michael Gimbol | Sr. Recruiter | Account Manager | Tech USA, LLC.
620 West Germantown Pike, Suite 270 | Plymouth Meeting, PA 19462
(p) 610-897-2394 | (f) 610-897-2408
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