PG Database developer/admin in Chicago suburbs

We are currently recruiting for a Postgresql solutions 
developer/administrator. This is a full time position in our offices in 
Des Plaines, IL.

Position announcement below. Please send resumes to [email protected].

Best regards,

Jon Scarbrough
VP Technology
Where2GetIt.com


    Job Description

This position will be responsible for managing the database 
infrastructure for all products delivered by Where2GetIt. The database 
infrastructure is a 24x7 operation involving several terabytes of data 
as well as millions of consumers on a daily basis. The primary database 
used is Postgresql with secondary use of Oracle.

Primary responsibilities include:

  * Develop project estimates for database task.
  * Perform all database related tasks.
  * Develop database design documentation
  * Perform unit testing and debugging of database applications
  * Perform database tuning including monitoring, troubleshooting and
    optimizing performance. Implement database backup and recovery
    strategies including high availability.
  * Work as a member of a cross-functional development team.
  * Analyze and translate business requirements into data models
  * Develop and ensure proper usage of data modeling a, naming and
    description standards.


    Skills & Requirements

  * 3+ years SQL development experience
  * 3+ years Postgresql experience with recent 9.0+ usage
  * 3+ year managing database production environments
  * Experience in high transaction volume environment
  * Experience with spatial database extensions.
  * Self motivated learner
  * Experience with Oracle a plus but not a hard requirement
  * Experience with bash and/or Perl.
  * Experience with Linux and Unix operating systems.


    About Where2GetIt

Where2GetIt is a fast paced Internet organization in the middle of the 
hottest Internet growth areas, location based services. Our continued 
growth and success is dependent upon highly motivated and highly skilled 
individuals. If you want to join a team of like minded people, this is 
the place for you. With hundreds of brand name clients around the world, 
we help consumers find our client's products and services (either online 
or offline).  This position will have the opportunity to dip its toes 
into all aspects of the consumer experience. From front end AJAX, mobile 
applications (iPhone, Android), to social integration, to the spatial 
databases you'll be busy learning about the latest technologies in the 
LBS world. Our office is located 1 block from the NW Metra line in 
downtown Des Plaines, IL.