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Database Engineer (Principal) / PostgreSQL - Washington DC
Company: Disability Solutions Location: Washington, DC
Posted On: 05/03/2024
Job Description BAE Systems is looking for an experienced PostgreSQL Subject Matter Expert (SME) to join a strong team supporting our government customer in Washington, DC. This position will provide the ability to make a significant impact to the mission while also allowing the candidate to grow their skills and career.The ideal candidate will have a robust background in database administration, architecture, and PostgreSQL development. The SME will be responsible for ensuring the performance, integrity, and security of the unit's PostgreSQL databases.Responsibilities and Duties: - Design and implement database architectures that support business requirements and achieve high performance, availability, and security.
- Oversee the installation, configuration, and maintenance of PostgreSQL databases.
- Conduct performance tuning of database systems, including queries, stored procedures, and indexing strategies.
- Develop and implement database backup, recovery, and failover procedures.
- Assist in the design and development of data models and database solutions.
- Collaborate with development teams to optimize database code in application layers.
- Provide guidance on database best practices to IT staff and other stakeholders.
- Ensure database infrastructure is up-to-date with the latest technology trends and security patches.
- Develop and maintain documentation regarding database configurations, architectures, and procedures.
- Serve as the point of contact for database-related queries and technical support. Required Education, Experience, & Skills
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
- Strong expertise in PostgreSQL database administration, tuning, management, and security.
- Proficiency in SQL and experience with PL/SQL or similar procedural language.
- Familiarity with database design, documentation, and coding.
- Previous experience with Linux/Unix and scripting languages such as Bash, Python, or Perl.
- Knowledge of high availability and disaster recovery options for PostgreSQL.
- Good understanding of hardware performance, memory and I/O.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent communication and mentoring skills. Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills
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