PostgreSQL Database Administrator * Nashville, TN
Mildly obsessed with PostgreSQL? That's just fine with us.
Emma is looking for a talented database administrator to join one of the most interesting and unique technology companies around.
Emma (
www.myemma.com) is a Web-based service that helps organizations everywhere create, send and track stylish email newsletters and campaigns. We currently work with more than 10,000 clients in the U.S., Canada, Australia and the U.K. Emma is one of the 50 fastest growing private companies in the state of Tennessee and was recently voted among the three Best Places to Work by the Nashville Business Journal. We offer competitive salaries, a health plan, generous vacation, 401(k), and a culture that's open, creative, and cubicle-free. Relocation is possible for the right candidate.
The PostgreSQL DBA will manage the day-to-day operational tasks associated with Emma's production and development infrastructure, including maintenance, monitoring, and report generation for our database(s). He or she will be responsible for proactively monitoring systems, ensuring errors are appropriately handled or escalated and working on ongoing infrastructure projects. This person will work closely with the Database Architect, Development Group, Support, and Infrastructure teams to troubleshoot issues, gather data, optimize queries, research errors and maintain an active presence on the Postgres mailing lists.
Desired Skills:
* Strong SQL query writing and optimization skills
* Fluency with at least one procedural SQL language (PL/pgSQL, PL/SQL, etc...)
* Experience managing and maintaining a RDBMS, preferably PostgreSQL or comparable experience with Oracle/MySQL
* Superior troubleshooting skills
* Experience testing and debugging code
* Thorough understanding of Open Systems servers (Linux or Solaris x86)
* Experience with PHP, Python or other comparable scripting languages
Kathleen Cotter
People Resources Manager | Emma®
Emma helps organizations everywhere communicate & market in style.