- District of Columbia
- Pocatello, ID
- Huntsville, AL
- Clarksburg, WV
Overview
Responsibilities
Global InfoTek is seeking an experienced Database Engineer, Principal PostgreSQL Subject Matter Expert (SME) to lead our database team. The ideal candidate will have a robust background in database administration, architecture, and PostgreSQL development. The SME will be responsible for ensuring the performance, integrity, and security of the unit’s PostgreSQL databases.
- Design and implement database architectures that support business requirements and achieve high performance, availability, and security.
- Oversee the installation, configuration, and maintenance of PostgreSQL databases.
- Conduct performance tuning of database systems, including queries, stored procedures, and indexing strategies.
- Develop and implement database backup, recovery, and failover procedures.
- Assist in the design and development of data models and database solutions.
- Collaborate with development teams to optimize database code in application layers.
- Provide guidance on database best practices to IT staff and other stakeholders.
- Ensure database infrastructure is up to date with the latest technology trends and security patches.
- Develop and maintain documentation regarding database configurations, architectures, and procedures.
- Serve as the point of contact for database-related queries and Global InfoTek support.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree and 10 years experience or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, and 8 years experience in related field.
- Strong expertise in PostgreSQL database administration, tuning, management, and security.
- Proficiency in SQL and experience with PL/pgSQL or similar procedural language.
- Familiarity with database design, documentation, and coding.
- Previous experience with Linux/Unix and scripting languages such as Bash, Python, or Perl.
- Knowledge of high availability and disaster recovery options for PostgreSQL.
- Good understanding of hardware performance, memory and I/O.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent communication and mentoring skills.
Desired
- PostgreSQL certification (e.g., PostgreSQL Certified Engineer).
- Experience with cloud services (AWS, Azure, OCI) and containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes).
- Familiarity with other database systems (e.g. Oracle and MSSQL)
Global InfoTek, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or based on disability.
About Global InfoTek, Inc. Global InfoTek Inc. has an award-winning track record of designing, developing, and deploying best-of-breed technologies that address the nation's pressing cyber and advanced technology needs. GITI has rapidly merged pioneering technologies, operational effectiveness, and best business practices for over two decades.