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Database Developer

Spotware Systems is looking for an experienced Database Developer.  You will be responsible for designing and implementing software/hardware solutions for database systems to ensure the highest standards of availability, resilience, integrity, security and performance required by our business systems. You will be required to deal with complex data models and object relational database mapping, while producing complex reports. You will be providing support and assistance to the development team in the design, development, testing, tuning and implementation of database applications. You will also be actively participating in the product development and decision making.

Responsibilities:

• Design, development and administration of PostgreSQL databases.
• Performance monitoring, reporting, and tuning of PostgreSQL databases.
• Creation and maintenance of SQL queries and routines.
• Management and maintenance of backups & recovery procedures.
• Reviewing and tuning SQL and PLPGSQL code.
• Designing database packages and procedures.
• Installation and maintenance of database server, replication and client environments.
• Security and access control.
• Provisioning of (database) development and testing environments.

Requirements:

• Ability to design and implement complex algorithms.
• Intuitive understanding of dataflows and background computing involved in data processing.
• Good knowledge of SQL and PLPGSQL.
• Good understanding of SQL execution plans and ways to tweak them.
• Good knowledge of Linux, bash and scripting in general.
• 2+ years of experience in database administration and/or development.
• Some programming background will be a plus.
• Basic operating knowledge of PostgreSQL DB.
• Experience in troubleshooting and resolving database integrity issues, performance issues, blocking and deadlocking issues, replication issues, security issues, etc.
• Good knowledge of PostgreSQL backup and recovery (WAL Archiving, Point-in-Time Recovery).
• Experience in database deployment.
• B1+ English language level.

We offer:

• Competitive remuneration.
• Private medical insurance.
• Relocation package (if applicable), including work permit arrangements.
• Welcome baby bonus.
• Birthday voucher.
• Fully equipped office with daily fruits, pizza on Thursdays and snacks on Fridays.
• Opportunities for professional growth.
• Friendly working environment.

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