PostgreSQL DBA (Blurb)
Blurb (
www.blurb.com) is an early-stage startup, located in downtown San Francisco. We have developed a very easy to use web-based platform to simplify the book publishing process and make it accessible to consumers and professionals. We are well funded with growing revenue and have a great team drawn from companies such as Apple, Intuit, Kodak, Sony, CNET, Lonely Planet and Microsoft.
Are you a problem-solver, a great communicator and a “people person” who enjoys helping others? Do you love all things digital, photographic and technical? Are you looking for an opportunity to get involved with a cutting-edge start-up in San Francisco’s financial district? Are you looking for a challenging, rewarding job with great opportunity for career growth? If the answers to the above are yes, then the DBA position at Blurb may be the role for you.
Responsibilities
The role reports to the CTO and is responsible for the following
* Design, optimize, and support all Blurb databases
* Configure, tune, test, and maintain production databases for all Blurb mission critical system
* Drive the design and implementation of a data warehouse project to provide mission critical business analytics for all Blurb departments
* Provide support and advice for developers writing applications on the Ruby On Rails platform for best practices for schema design, index
* Work with the systems management and executive team on our overall data storage and aging policies
Characteristics
Required...
* Experience with the design and support of large, high-volume production databases
* Expert understanding of PostgreSQL, including experience with or good understanding of clustering and database replication scenarios
* In depth knowledge of database design, including logical and physical design, as well as SQL
* Experience with design and support of a Data Warehouse, including design and support of ETL processes
* Strong Linux administration skills, as well as knowledge of systems security and data security
* Analytical skills – comfort with tools/processes involved in data-driven decision-making
* Comfort working in fast-paced, ambiguous environment – self-starting, ambitious and flexible
Preferred...
* Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, MIS or equivalent
* Experience in writing database driven web applications using Ruby on Rails
* Previous experience at an early stage start-up
Christian Bloom
Recruiting Coordinator
Blurb, Inc.