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Staffwing Inc

PostgreSQL DBA

San Jose, CA · On-site

... DBA to implement Postgres in BigData environment. This is a long term position with confirmed assignment for 6+ months. * Must have at least 3+ yrys of exp with Postgresql. * Must have at least 9+ ...

Equiliem

PostgreSQL DBA Architect

Pasadena, CA · On-site

PostgreSQL DBA Architect Location: Pasadena, CA (Only Locals) Job type: Contract Key Responsibilities: Database Architecture & Design: * Architect and implement highly available, scalable, and secure ...

Prophecy Technologies

PostgreSQL DBA

Minneapolis, MN · On-site

Build, configure, and maintain PostgreSQL and MS SQL Databases in development, testing, and production environments. Key Responsibilities: * Perform database upgrades, patches, and migrations.

Request Technology, LLC

Senior PostgreSQL DBA

Chicago, IL

$51.25 - $70.50/hr

Prestigious Financial Institution is currently seeking a Senior PostgreSQL DBA. Candidate will design and maintain databases and database solutions that operate within prescribed resource limits and ...

Request Technology, LLC

Senior PostgreSQL DBA

Coppell, TX

$46.25 - $63.75/hr

Prestigious Financial Institution is currently seeking a Senior PostgreSQL DBA. Candidate will design and maintain databases and database solutions that operate within prescribed resource limits and ...

Purple Drive

PostgreSQL Senior Engineer (DBA)

Sunnyvale, TX · On-site

$97K - $131.70K/yr

PostgreSQL Senior Engineer (DBA) Location: Sunnyvale, CA / Austin, TX Experience Required: 8-15 Years Employment Type: Full-Time Role Overview We are seeking an experienced PostgreSQL Senior Engineer ...

Omm IT Solutions

PostgreSQL DBA

Indianapolis, IN · On-site

$47.75 - $59.75/hr

Monitor, maintain database systems and troubleshoot problems that may arise \n * Strong Analytic skills, Data Modelling & Performance tuning in MS SQL server\/PostgreSQL \n * Perform Upgrade of ...

Omm IT Solutions

PostgreSQL DBA

Raleigh, NC · On-site

$43 - $53.75/hr

Monitor, maintain database systems and troubleshoot problems that may arise \n * Strong Analytic skills, Data Modelling & Performance tuning in MS SQL server\/PostgreSQL \n * Perform Upgrade of ...

Omm IT Solutions

PostgreSQL DBA

Hartford, CT · On-site

$50.50 - $63/hr

Monitor, maintain database systems and troubleshoot problems that may arise \n * Strong Analytic skills, Data Modelling & Performance tuning in MS SQL server\/PostgreSQL \n * Perform Upgrade of ...

Omm IT Solutions

PostgreSQL DBA

Richardson, TX

$47.75 - $59.75/hr

Monitor, maintain database systems and troubleshoot problems that may arise \n * Strong Analytic skills, Data Modelling & Performance tuning in MS SQL server\/PostgreSQL \n * Perform Upgrade of ...

Inficare

PostgreSQL DBA with Python+AI

Phoenix, AZ · On-site

Role : PostgreSQL DBA with Python+AI Location: Phoenix AZ Duration Long Term Looking for a skilled Database Administrator (PostgreSQL/Oracle) with strong Python development expertise and hands-on ...

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PostgreSQL DBA

Staffwing Inc

San Jose, CA • On-site

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Posted 21 days ago

Job description

Company Description

One of our direct client, a BigData & Data Science major is implementing BigData solution at end client site and is looking for a strong Postgres DBA to implement Postgres in BigData environment. This is a long term position with confirmed assignment for 6+ months. 

Job Description
  • Must have at least 3+ yrys of exp with Postgresql. 
  • Must have at least 9+ yrs of exp in IT
  • We cannot sponsor H1's for now.
  • For corp_to_corp deals 
  • We accept only employees on your payroll
  • Payment terms are strictly 45 days from date of invoice.
Qualifications

1. In depth understanding of postgresql internals including configuration for big data deployment

2. Experience in performance tuning of queries 

3. Experience on a data warehouse

4. Experience in indexing strategy for performance

5. Experience in sharding PG

6. Experience in PSQL


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