PostgreSQL (Community Edition)

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Position Title: PostgreSQL Tools Specialist with Community Edition
Duration: Long Term
*** Selected candidate must reside within two (2) hours of SSA Headquarters in Woodlawn, MD ***
Key Required Skills:
Strong knowledge of PostgreSQL Tools with Community Edition database, with a focus on EDB EFM, EDB PEM, and EDB Migration Portal as well as pgBackRest, pgBouncer, and pgPool
Position Description:

• Champion the use of tools with PostgreSQL Community Edition.
• Attend all customer technical discussions/design/development meetings and provide technical inputs to further enhance the code quality/process.
• Provide guidance/support/training to other junior/mid-level staff.
• Impact functional strategy by developing new solutions, processes, standards, or operational plans that position Leidos competitively in the marketplace.
• All other duties as assigned or directed.

Skills Requirements:
FOUNDATION FOR SUCCESS (Basic Qualifications)

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Mathematics, Engineering, or a related field.
• Master's or Doctorate degree may substitute for required experience.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Public Trust. Contract requirement.
• 10+ years of experience with Web component development using modern JavaScript, CSS, and CSS preprocessors such as SASS and LESS, ES 6+, and Stencil.js.

FACTORS TO HELP YOU SHINE (Required Skills)
These skills will help you succeed in this position:

• Senior Level knowledge of EDB tools EFM, EPM and Migration Portal.
• Senior Level knowledge of pgBackRest, pgBouncer, and pgPool.
• Strong experience installing and documenting PG tools.
• Strong experience PostgreSQL Community Edition.
• Experience with GIT/BitBucket, Jira, and Confluence or similar tools
• Strong experience with PostgreSQL on Linux.
• Strong debugging and troubleshooting skills.
• Understanding of database techniques and best practices.
• Excellent communication and written skills

HOW TO STAND OUT FROM THE CROWD (Desired Skills)
Showcase your knowledge of modern development through the following experience or skills:

• Experience with Ansible automation and best practices.
• Work in DevOps Environment.
• Experience working on Agile projects and understanding Agile terminology.
• Participate in daily scrum and provide updates.

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Mathematics, Engineering, or a related field with 7+ years of experience.
• Master's or Doctorate degree may substitute for required experience.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Public Trust. Contract requirement.