PostgreSQL Database Developer

CGS Federal (Contact Government Services); San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, and Vision

Life Insurance

401k

Flexible Spending Account

Paid Time Off

Job summary

A technology solutions provider in San Francisco is seeking a PostgreSQL Database Developer to support the migration to a new Microsoft Azure Postgres database. Responsibilities include database performance tuning, technical documentation, and collaboration with teams to ensure database efficiency in a federal setting. The ideal candidate has extensive experience with PostgreSQL and strong problem-solving skills, along with the required citizenship.

Qualifications

• 7 years of experience with administering PostgreSQL Databases in Linux environments.
• Experience with implementing and maintaining PostgreSQL backup and disaster recovery processes.
• Must be US Citizenship.

Responsibilities

• Drive efforts to migrate from Oracle database to Microsoft Azure Postgres database.
• Ensure the availability and performance of the databases.
• Collaborate with internal and external parties to develop technical requirements.

Skills

PostgreSQL Administration

Linux Environments

Database Migration

Performance Tuning

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Oracle Database

Ora2Pg

AWS RDS

Microsoft Azure

Job description

Overview

CGS Federal (Contact Government Services) is seeking a PostgreSQL Database Developer to join our team supporting a rapidly growing Data Analytics and Business Intelligence platform focused on providing data solutions that empower our federal customers. You will support a migration from the current Oracle database to a Postgres database and manage the database environments proactively. As we continue our growth, you will play a key role in ensuring scalability of our data systems.

Responsibilities

• Drive efforts to migrate from the current Oracle database to the new Microsoft Azure Postgres database
• Create and maintain technical documentation, using defined templates, and gain an in-depth knowledge of the business data to propose and implement effective solutions
• Collaborate with internal and external parties to transform high-level technical objectives into comprehensive technical requirements
• Ensure the availability and performance of the databases that support our systems, ensuring sufficient resources for high resilience and speed
• Perform and assist developers in performance tuning
• Proactively monitor the database systems to ensure secure services with minimum downtime and improve maintenance of the databases to include rollouts, patching, and upgrades
• Work within a structured and Agile development approach

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree
• Must be US Citizenship
• 7 years of experience with administering PostgreSQL Databases in Linux environments
• Experience with setting up, monitoring, and maintaining PostgreSQL instances
• Experience with implementing and maintaining PostgreSQL backup and disaster recovery processes
• Experience migrating Oracle schema, packages, views, triggers to Postgres using Ora2Pg tool

Ideally, you will also have

• Experience implementing and maintaining data warehouses
• Experience with AWS RDS for PostgreSQL
• Experience with Oracle databases
• Experience leveraging the Ora2Pg tool
• Experience with working in cloud environments such as Azure and/or AWS
• Prior federal consulting experience

Benefits and Commitment

CGS is committed to solving challenging and dynamic problems. We value honesty, professionalism, and quality work, and offer a comprehensive benefits package.

• Health, Dental, and Vision
• Life Insurance
• 401k
• Flexible Spending Account (Health, Dependent Care, and Commuter)
• Paid Time Off and Observance of State/Federal Holidays

Equal Opportunity

Contact Government Services, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

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