PG Database developer/admin in Chicago suburbs

We are currently recruiting for a Postgresql solutions
developer/administrator. This is a full time position in our offices in
Des Plaines, IL.

Position announcement below. Please send resumes to jobs(at)where2getit(dot)com(dot)

Best regards,

Jon Scarbrough
VP Technology
Where2GetIt.com

Job Description

This position will be responsible for managing the database
infrastructure for all products delivered by Where2GetIt. The database
infrastructure is a 24x7 operation involving several terabytes of data
as well as millions of consumers on a daily basis. The primary database
used is Postgresql with secondary use of Oracle.

Primary responsibilities include:

* Develop project estimates for database task.
* Perform all database related tasks.
* Develop database design documentation
* Perform unit testing and debugging of database applications
* Perform database tuning including monitoring, troubleshooting and
optimizing performance. Implement database backup and recovery
strategies including high availability.
* Work as a member of a cross-functional development team.
* Analyze and translate business requirements into data models
* Develop and ensure proper usage of data modeling a, naming and
description standards.

Skills & Requirements

* 3+ years SQL development experience
* 3+ years Postgresql experience with recent 9.0+ usage
* 3+ year managing database production environments
* Experience in high transaction volume environment
* Experience with spatial database extensions.
* Self motivated learner
* Experience with Oracle a plus but not a hard requirement
* Experience with bash and/or Perl.
* Experience with Linux and Unix operating systems.

About Where2GetIt

Where2GetIt is a fast paced Internet organization in the middle of the
hottest Internet growth areas, location based services. Our continued
growth and success is dependent upon highly motivated and highly skilled
individuals. If you want to join a team of like minded people, this is
the place for you. With hundreds of brand name clients around the world,
we help consumers find our client's products and services (either online
or offline). This position will have the opportunity to dip its toes
into all aspects of the consumer experience. From front end AJAX, mobile
applications (iPhone, Android), to social integration, to the spatial
databases you'll be busy learning about the latest technologies in the
LBS world. Our office is located 1 block from the NW Metra line in
downtown Des Plaines, IL.