Sr. Database Engineer/PostgreSQL DBA @ Carbonite INC.

Hi,

We are looking for a Sr. Postgresql DBA at Carbonite INC. It can be a
remote position as well but you have to be located in North America.

Please send your resume and/or questions to :
AShah(at)carbonite(dot)com, DRomano(at)carbonite(dot)com

Here is the Job Description:

Sr. Database Engineer/PostgreSQL DBA
As a Senior Database Engineer you will:

- Provide expertise in the PostgreSQL database platform hosted on
Linux. You will be an expert PostgreSQL DBA.
- Develop an understanding of our business applications architecture,
and provide architectural guidance to improve database and systems
operations and integration
- Assure proactive monitoring, maintenance and production support of a
broad array of databases supporting several business brands
- Build capabilities to quickly and effectively incorporate the
management of databases of newly acquired companies
- Provide effective communication, interaction and reporting to all
Carbonite stakeholders, including Operations, Engineering, Finance,
Marketing and IT teams

*Specific Objectives and Responsibilities:*
*Your First Six Months:*

- Assume production DBA responsibilities across all Carbonite product
lines; the initial focus will be to provide PostgreSQL expertise.
- Design, build and operate PostgreSQL-based environments. Be a key
extended member of the development team.
- Develop solutions for monitoring, availability and reliability,
performance, analytics and security.
- Document and provide training to peers relating to the PostgreSQL
environments.
- Learn and absorb responsibilities related to the Carbonite Safe Server
product lines.

*Six to Twelve Months and Beyond:*

- Gain and share expertise in database technologies other than
PostgreSQL including SQL Server and MySQL.
- Participate in various product development tasks
- Take greater responsibilities to deliver on database-related
initiatives including:
- Server consolidations
- Performance optimizations
- Enhancements to our existing monitoring and notification
infrastructure
- Security enhancements
- Automation of repeated, manual steps
- Insuring our 24 X 7 X 365 availability and recovery capabilities
- Become an expert relating to the database systems supporting
various Carbonite productions including Carbonite Safe, Carbonite Endpoint,
Carbonite Recover and others.
- Involvement in the adoption of more DevOps approaches to a database
platform release process.
- Begin to provide database consulting services to the development
organization relating to best practices when dealing with our database
platform.

*Key Challenges to Overcome:*
This role is to be an essential member of the database platform team that
provides database-related support throughout Carbonite. Key challenges
include the ability to work within a fast-paced environment and be
adaptable to shifting priorities. The individual must be able to adopt to
new technologies being introduced from within product development as well
as through company acquisitions.
*What will make you successful at Carbonite:*

- A track record of good judgment and decision-making
- Highly autonomous and able to independently identify high value
projects and drive them to completion
- High degree of comfort with complex technical environments
- Having and being able to articulate/defend an informed opinion on
important topics

*Skills & Experience:*

- Expert in database technologies, especially PostgreSQL. 5 – 10 years
of DBA experience with at least 3 years of hands on PostgreSQL experience.
- Skilled with PostgreSQL database clusters, replication and high
availability, tuning and scalability
- Experience with backup and disaster recovery solutions for PostgreSQL
- Understanding of Unix/Linux systems as hosts for PostgreSQL databases
- Able to write complex SQL, stored procedures and database triggers
- Knowledgeable of PostgreSQL data structures and architecture
- Knowledgeable of database utilities and tools
- Eager to contribute in a team-oriented environment
- Able to work creatively and analytically in a problem-solving
environment
- Excellent in communication (written and oral) and interpersonal skills
- Able to quickly grasp complex technologies
- Experience with DevOps environments and automation desired
- Eager to grow with an exciting company

*Company Overview:*

Carbonite provides a complete Data Protection Platform for businesses and
the IT professionals who serve them. From backup and disaster recovery to
data migration, high availability and endpoint protection, our flexible
solutions can be tailored to meet the data protection needs of any business.

Carbonite solutions are strengthened by our outstanding team members and
through strategic acquisitions—like our purchase of leading endpoint
protection provider Mozy Inc., and high availability specialist DoubleTake
Software. Our laser focus on security and our track record of meeting
customers' unique requirements are two more reasons why businesses around
the globe depend on Carbonite.

Carbonite is made up of over 1,000 smart and dedicated individuals who work
at locations all over the world. We foster a thriving, dynamic environment
rich with inventive minds and entrepreneurial spirit. With our robust Data
Protection Platform, we are well-positioned in a rapidly growing market.
We're currently looking for talented people to join the Carbonite team both
in the U.S. and globally. *Are* *you* *ready to grow with us?*

Carbonite, Inc. is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action
employer does not discriminate based upon race, color, religion, sex,
national origin, age, genetic information, gender identity or expression,
sexual orientation, protected veteran status, status as a qualified
individual with a disability, or any other characteristic protected by
law. Upon request, accommodations will be made available during the
recruitment process for applicants with a disability. If you require
accommodations, we will work with you to provide or arrange for the
provision of suitable accommodation wherever possible. All qualified
applicants are encouraged to apply.
Primary Location: US-MA-Boston
Work Locations:
Boston, Massachusetts
2 Avenue de Lafayette
Boston 02111