PostgreSQL DBA (Chicago or Dallas)
*We are unable to provide visa sponsorship either now or in the future for this position.
PEAK6 was brought to life by the idea that the development of integrative technology can improve how business is done. The passion for that idea powers our firm still. As a PostgreSQL DBA at PEAK6, you are free to explore unique solutions and try fresh ideas that may benefit our financial services and trading businesses, and our investment companies. You’ll collaborate with some of tech’s sharpest minds to solve for the firm’s ever-changing but exciting challenges. Working in tech at PEAK6 means that you’ll always be presented with a variety of new possibilities as you continue to enhance your skills.
You’ll be responsible for:
- Supporting and administering PostgreSQL database hosts and environments with exposure to Microsoft SQL Server and MongoDB
- Developing, managing and testing backup and recovery procedures
- Administering, managing and implementing replication
- Troubleshooting, managing and implementing performance tuning
- Installing, testing and implementing new versions and/or updates
- Employing best practices to ensure high availability
- Maintaining and expanding on existing database documentation
- Working with developers, infrastructure team and others to design and implement sound database capacity planning in order to maximize IT business benefits
- Communicating and working well within a team structure to ensure database integrity and security
- Learning and improving Python script processes used to maintain and monitor PostgreSQL environment
- Working non-peak hours as needed
You’ll gain loads of experience in this role but before you do, you should have:
- BS in Computer Science, Information Systems or related technical degree; or equivalent combination of education and experience
- 2 + years’ experience with Python and other database technologies in Linux and Windows (mixed) environment
- Working knowledge of shell scripting
- Familiarity with one or more of the following database systems
- Microsoft SQL Server
- MongoDB
- Experience with database monitoring systems
- High desire to learn Python, working knowledge would be ideal
- A proven ability to work independently and as an integral member of a team
- Working knowledge and/or desire to learn and master the following:
- Python
- Salt
- Bash
- Cron
All of our DBA’s have these traits. You should, too.
Motivation Collaboration Curiosity
Integrity Adaptability Ingenuity
Life at PEAK6
We want you to like coming to work so we work really hard to make your job fun and different from any other.
As a PEAK6 DBA, you can enjoy:
- Generous medical, vision and dental plans
- Matching 401(k) programs
- Adoption assistance & family leave
- Sabbatical program
- Speakers Series
- Massage days
- Poker tournament with a grand prize of a World Series of Poker buy in
- Sports leagues
- Cornhole tournaments
- Annual PEAK6 Party
- Yoga classes
- Tuition reimbursement
- Lasik eye discount
- Philanthropy events
- Annual wellness screens and flu shots
- Bagel Fridays/expiration lunches
- Birthday gifts
- Charitable matching gift program
Learn more about our culture on our website at peak6.com/culture.