What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior PostgreSQL Database Engineer position at INADEV?
US Citizen or Green Cards/EAD status with the ability to obtain a Public Trust security clearance is required.
Local VA/DC/MD candidates only please. Work location: Woodlawn MD. Remote only during COVID.
Position Description:
The candidate must demonstrate extensive knowledge in PostgreSQL database administration, support, best practices, automation and configuration tools, testing, tool integrations, and communication. The candidate shall demonstrate knowledge of cloud solutions and services in a hybrid cloud environment.
The candidate must be self-motivated and show initiative to support and promote solutions that enhance the modern development environment.
Required Skills:
- Excellent ability to communicate with team and customer regarding activities supported.
- Knowledge of automated methods and best practices for installation and configuration of PostgreSQL and other SQL product tools
- Knowledge of the PostgreSQL architecture
- Knowledge of how indexes, index management, integrity checks, configuration, patching, how statistics work, how indexes are stored, how they can be created and managed effectively.
- Implementing operational automation.
- Documentation skills for creating processes and procedures
- PostgreSQL database operational support skills for educating application development and testing users
- Database performance factors, monitoring tools and tuning procedures
- Database Management skills, including backup and recovery procedures
- Skills in productivity factors and ability to understand impact of problem on overall database performance
- Knowledge of fault detection and resolution processes
- Skills in database maintenance tools and procedures
- Experience with scripting tools
- Knowledge of modern development environments
- Additional experience with alternative database products such as NoSQL, Oracle, MongoDB, GreenPlum
- Two years of experience using Python with PostgreSQL
Bachelor's Degree with 7 years of experience
About INADEV
INADEV is a recognized SBA 8(a) certified SDB based in McLean, VA since 2011. We provide high quality agile digital services, cloud-based solutions, and full end-to-end operational services to multiple Federal agencies such as Department of Homeland Security (USCIS), Social Security Administration, US Census Bureau, Food and Drug Administration, and large commercial entities such as Echostar.
We offer a full benefits package, including:
- Contribution toward your healthcare plan. We have multiple plans available to fit your life for Medical, Vision, Dental & Prescription.
- Employer paid Life Insurance & Long/Short Disability Insurance
- Flexible PTO
- Upto 10 paid holidays
- 401k, annual employer match up to 3%
- Excellent work life balance
- A commitment to creating a fulfilling work environment
No 3rd party Recruiters/agencies please.
Physical Demands: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions
INADEV Corporation does not discriminate against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibits discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation/gender identity, or national origin.