Staff Backend Engineer
Flock Safety200,000 - 240,000 USD/year
- Full Time
- Expert & Leadership (9+ years)
Not SpecifiedCompensation
Junior (1 to 2 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Information Technology & ServicesIndustries
Requirements
Candidates should have knowledge and experience in installing, configuring, and upgrading PostgreSQL and MySQL databases and tools relevant in PostgreSQL Administration. Experience administering PostgreSQL and MySQL in virtualized and cloud environments, especially AWS, GCP, or Azure is required, along with scripting skills in bash/python and experience with software development in C++, Java, or Go. Previous remote working experience is a plus.
Responsibilities
The PostgreSQL Consultant will work as part of Pythian’s open source team, providing complete support for all aspects of database and application infrastructure to various customers. They will create and document database standards, develop optimized queries, indexes, and data structures, monitor and support database environments, serve as an escalation point for complex troubleshooting and interactive production support, diagnose and address database performance issues, identify areas of opportunity and recommend improvement suggestions, and author blog posts on interesting topics for the open-source community, create articles for the customer-facing knowledge base, and host webinars.
Skills
PostgreSQL
MySQL
Virtualization
Cloud Environments (AWS, GCP, Azure)
Bash
Python
C++
Java
Go
Automation (Ansible, Terraform, Puppet, Chef, SALT)
Troubleshooting
Database performance tuning
Database administration
Pythian
Cloud migration and data management services
About Pythian
Pythian assists businesses in managing and optimizing their data and IT infrastructure through services like cloud migration, managed services, and advanced analytics. They help companies transfer their data to cloud platforms such as Google Cloud, AWS, and Microsoft Azure, while providing ongoing support for smooth operations. Pythian differentiates itself by offering specialized services in machine learning and data science, enabling businesses to turn their data into valuable insights. Their goal is to empower organizations to leverage cloud computing and advanced analytics to improve operations and drive growth.
Key Metrics
Ottawa, CanadaHeadquarters
1997Year Founded
$20.4MTotal Funding
EARLY_VCCompany Stage
Consulting, Enterprise Software, AI & Machine LearningIndustries
501-1,000Employees