Responsibilities:
- Participation in System Architecture planning and design
- Performance tuning and stress testing the systems
- Develop database code using ANSI SQL, PostgreSQL
- Develop reports using various reporting solutions. Currently we use BIRT, Crystal report, Jasper Reports, XML
- Analyze and tune database performance
- Support developers and testers
- Develop backup and recovery strategies for db servers
- Installation and configuration of system servers (hardware and software)
- Install, Configure and Deploy production systems on-site
- Monitor database events and proactively optimize system performance
- Database and operating system support, optimization post system deployment
- Train first-line support personnel
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree or master’s degree in Computer Science or Engineering, or related field
- Expertise with Linux or UNIX administration and with bash scripting
- Expertise on PostgreSQL database administration and support
- Expertise on database coding using ANSI SQL, PostgreSQL
- Expertise on reports development using a reports builder tool is an asset
- Expertise on data modeling and relational database design
- Strong communication skills in English (French communication skills are an additional assets)
Skills:
- Strong understanding of deadlines and commitment to schedules
- Ability to work under pressure and adapt to fast moving target, shifting of priorities and tasks
- Good problem solving and analytical skills
- Strong team player
- Willing to travel abroad twice a year