Job Description
Job Description
We are seeking a senior-level Database Administrator (DBA) with extensive mastery and understanding of PostgreSQL to support Postgres applications running in AWS. The DBA will provide expert guidance and work side by side with software development resources to design effective and optimized solutions and will provide insight for technical and business partners by reviewing cloud logs and interpreting results. The demonstrated ability to be an effective communicator is paramount. This position is open to remote work (100% offsite) and is open to Utah residents only.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide expert guidance on PostgreSQL databases supporting Postgres applications running in AWS.
- Work side by side with software development resources to design effective and optimized database solutions.
- Review cloud logs and interpret the results to provide insight to technical and business partners.
- Communicate findings, recommendations, and technical trade-offs clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- Collaborate with the team to support ongoing application and database needs.
Required Technical Skills
- Minimum 15 years of experience as a Database Administrator (DBA), at a senior level.
- Extensive mastery and understanding of PostgreSQL (Postgres).
- Experience supporting Postgres applications running in AWS, including reviewing cloud logs and interpreting results.
- Demonstrated ability to partner with software development resources to design effective and optimized solutions.
- Demonstrated ability to be an effective communicator (paramount for this role).
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Numbers & Facts
| Location | Salt Lake City, UT (Remote) |
| Industry | Staffing/Employment Agencies |
| Company Size | 500 to 999 employees |
| Year Founded | 1990 |
About Company
For over two decades, Sharp Decisions has provided superior, award-winning service in strategic business and technology consulting services to government agencies at all levels, as well as domestic and global corporations. With subject matter expertise in Investment Banking, Finance, Healthcare, Media & Telecommunications, and Manufacturing, Sharp Decisions is well equipped to serve your needs.
Established in 1990 with headquarters in New York City, and locations in Princeton, Charlotte, Los Angeles, Phoenix, Europe and Canada, Sharp Decisions has been the technology backbone for a client portfolio that includes an array of well-known companies. As a Certified Woman-Owned Business Enterprise and approved vendor, Sharp Decisions offers a powerful, cost-effective advantage. We actively partner with other MBEs to add value and meet diversity program requirements.
Sharp Decisions is also committed to hiring and training post-9/11, tech-savvy U.S. armed forces veterans through our V.E.T.S.â„¢ (Vocation, Education and Training for Service members) Program, but we cannot do it alone. Companies like EmblemHealth, Freddie Mac and Experian have stepped up to bring aboard our highly qualified and skilled veterans. We need more companies like them to take a stand and bring our veterans aboard. Our clients have told us that our veterans are more effective than their college hires because two weeks on the job for them equates to 2-3 years of experience! Learn more at www.sharpdecisions.com/vetsprogram.
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