PostgreSQL DBA(Contract)
Zycus, India

Zycus is looking out for a PostgreSQL DBA(contract) having expertise in Postgre database solutions including, database installation, configuration, performance tuning, troubleshooting, and backups with experience about 1-3 years.

The PostgreSQL DBA will be responsible for understanding operational requirements including Hardware, Architecture, configuration, Integration, and maintaining mission-critical Production PostgreSQL databases.

• Estimate PostgreSQL database capacities; develop methods for monitoring database capacity and usage.
• Lead efforts to develop and improve procedures for automated monitoring and proactive intervention, reducing any need for downtime.
• Develop Stored Procedures and Database Triggers in support of application development.
• Responsible to migrate Products on MSSQL / Oracle database to PostgreSQL, planning the cutover and Go-Live in the shortest migration window.

• Participate in application development projects and be responsible for the database architecture and design.
• Participate in the creation of development, staging, and production database instances, and the migration from one environment to another.
• Responsible for developer SQL code review to ensure queries are optimized and tuned to perform efficiently prior to production release.
• Responsible for regular backups and recovery of databases.
• Responsible for regular maintenance of databases and proactive remediation of database operational problems.
• Responsible for Query tuning and preventative maintenance.
• Support complex web-based applications.

Requirements

• 1-3 years of relevant experience in PostgreSQL required
• Experience as DBA in high-load, large-sized production DB
• Must have experience of migration from Oracle, MSSQL and other databases to PostgreSQL.
• Must have experience in PostgreSQL database architecture, logical and physical design, automation, documentation, installs, shell scripting, PL/ SQL programming, catalog navigation, query tuning, system tuning, resource contention analysis, backup and recovery, standby, replication, etc.
• Must have strong knowledge of AWS Cloud and Azure Cloud.
• Good Knowledge of pgbadger and pgclue report analysis
• Hands-on experience on HA (High Availability) Configuration and strong knowledge of High Availability and Disaster Recovery concepts (i.e. Replication, Cluster).
• Must have strong knowledge of Linux operating systems
• Strong understanding of command line and server administration.
• Knowledge of shell scripting (e.g., Bash, Perl).
• Strong experience in Performance tuning
• Troubleshooting experience using ASH/AWR/ADDM features and coming up with actionable resolutions.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills with the ability to communicate at all levels of the organization.
• Technical leadership and mentoring skills to guide and act as SME.
• Exceptional problem-solving skills
• Keen to learn new technology with enthusiasm and critical thinking
• Ability to work within a team environment. Self-starter and ability to perform work with minimal supervisory direction
• Excellent analytical and communication skills
• Familiar with ITIL process of change management and incident management process.
• Ability to detect and troubleshoot database-related CPU, memory, I/O, disk space, and other resource contention issues. Have proficiency with Linux for basic administrative tasks
• Experience with Unix/Linux including basic commands and basic shell scripting.

Benefits

Five Reasons Why You Should Join Zycus

1. Cloud Product Company: We are a Cloud SaaS Company and our products are created by using the latest technologies like ML and AI. Our UI is in Angular JS and we are developing our mobile apps using React.
2. A Market Leader: Zycus is recognized by Gartner (world’s leading market research analyst) as a Leader in Procurement Software Suites.
3. Move between Roles: We believe that change leads to growth and therefore we allow our employees to shift careers and move to different roles and functions within the organization
4. Get a Global Exposure: You get to work and deal with our global customers.
5. Create an Impact: Zycus gives you the environment to create an impact on the product and transform your ideas into reality. Even our junior engineers get the opportunity to work on different product features.

About Us

Zycus is a pioneer in Cognitive Procurement software and has been a trusted partner of choice for large global enterprises for two decades. Zycus has been consistently recognized by Gartner, Forrester, and other a

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