PostgreSQL and Greenplum Database Consultant - Cape Town Verfied

Salary Negotiable Cape Town, Western Cape Cape Town, Western Cape more than 14 days ago 28-08-2014 11:53:46 AM
25-09-2014 11:53:46 AM
PBT Group is expanding its technology reach in the appliance arena with the
Pivotal Greenplum Database platform. We are looking for individuals who are keen
to learn and take on this technology and develop their skills in this niche
technology space. Candidates applying may also demonstrate strong open source
DBA skills. Further training will also be provided by the company.

Work onsite at PBT Group customers deploying, consulting, advising on both the
Greenplum Database and PostgreSQL database platform. Advise the customer on
optimal deployment strategies, provide support to the application development
teams, participate in DBA maintenance activities, participate in capacity
planning and troubleshooting activities.
Skills required:
• Experience with either PostgreSQL or Greenplum Database
• Database internals theory and knowledge
• SQL language theory and programming
• Development in
one or more of the following languages: C, Perl, Python
• Linux or Unix experience
• Desire to continue to learn more about database internals
•Knowledge or experience with agile development methodologies
• Excellent communication skills with a "can do" customer facing attitude
• Team player
• Degree in Computer Science
• Ability to read, modify and compile the PostgresSQL codebase
• Server, OS and network performance and tuning