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About PDQPDQ, founded in Salt Lake City, UT, USA, makes device management simple, secure, and Pretty Damn Quick. IT teams use our products to reduce complexity, improve efficiency, and enhance control in their unique environments. We are backed by TA Associates and Berkshire Partners, top-tier global private equity firms.Our Core Values: Honesty: You communicate transparently and build trust through your actions.Ownership: You take responsibility for outcomes and follow through on commitments.Collaboration: You value diverse perspectives and work effectively across teams.Improvement: You actively seek opportunities to learn, grow, and innovate.About the role:As a Senior Database Administrator at PDQ, you will be responsible for building, managing, and optimizing PDQ databases. This role is crucial in establishing best practices, ensuring data availability and reliability, and driving performance at scale. You will play a key role in safeguarding data integrity, supporting mission-critical business applications, and enabling data-driven decision-making.How you might spend your day:Designing and implementing database architecture solutions that scale with our growing SaaS platformLeading database performance tuning, optimization, and troubleshooting initiativesInvestigating and resolving complex production database performance and availability issues, including identifying root causes, mitigating incidents, and driving long-term improvementsCollaborating with software development teams to optimize database queries and schema designsCollaborating with DevOps teams to automate routine database administration tasks and maintenance proceduresExtending and maintaining database observability tools to monitor performance and capacity, and analyze historical data to identify trends and proactively address issuesImplementing and maintaining database security measures and access controlsMentoring and teaching engineering teams in writing optimized and performant database queriesWe're looking for people who have:6+ years of experience managing databases at scaleExperience working in SaaS environment with high-availability requirementsStrong grasp of OLTP databases, specifically PostgreSQL in high-volume environmentsExperience with database replication, partitioning, sharding and clusteringProficiency in SQL performance tuning, query optimization and schema designExperience with automation tools and scripting languages (Bash, Python, or similar)Knowledge of backup and recovery tools and methodologiesExtra Credit:Experience with cloud platforms (specifically GCP and Cloud SQL)Knowledge of containerization and orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes)Experience with monitoring tools (Prometheus, Grafana, GCP SQL Query Insights)Certifications in PostgreSQL or related technologiesExperience troubleshooting PostgreSQL WAL and VACUUM behaviorExperience with OLAP (columnar) databases (ClickHouse)Who you are:Ownership: You take responsibility for projects, drive results, and deliver on commitmentsHonesty: You demonstrate integrity, transparency, and ethical behavior in all interactionsCollaboration: You work effectively with cross-functional teams and foster a culture of teamworkImprovement: You continuously seek opportunities for growth, innovation, and personal developmentDetail-oriented, organized and a good team playerIndependent, highly motivated, and solution-driven mentality to all activitiesExcellent interpersonal skillset, particularly with the ability to build authentic business relationshipsTools we use:PostgreSQLGoogle Cloud SQLInfrastructure as Code: TerraformGit & GithubSlackWhy You'll Love Working at PDQ:PDQ offers all of the great perks and benefits you'd expect from working at a very cool tech company, and even some you might not expect, including:4-Day Work WeekEquity ParticipationManagers who champion professional development 100% Premium Coverage for medical, dental and vision for you and your dependents100% Premium Coverage for Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, Life, and AD&D InsuranceCompany Match of the first 6% of your employee deferrals Flexible Paid Time Off Policy that treats you like the adult that you areHealth Savings Account (HSA) and wellness incentivesQuarterly Company Values Award (team member nominated)Equal Opportunity EmployerPDQ is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and do not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, color, age, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, military or veteran status, genetic information, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, provincial, state, or local law. If you would like to request reasonable accommodation for a medical condition or disability during any part of the application process, please contact hr@pdq.com.Work Authorization and SponsorshipThe majority of PDQ's full-time roles do not qualify for sponsorship of employment visas such as the H-1B visa. This applies to scenarios where a candidate might possess temporary work authorization during their schooling or after graduation (e.g., CPT, OPT), but would require H-1B visa sponsorship within a few years of employment to retain eligibility for employment.
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