Senior Database Consultant PostgreSQL - Pythian

Why Pythian :

At Pythian , we are experts in strategic database and analytics services, driving digital transformation and operational excellence. Pythian , a multinational company, was founded in 1997 and started by ensuring the reliability and performance of mission-critical databases. We quickly earned a reputation for solving tough data challenges. We were there when the industry moved from on-premises to cloud environments, and as enterprises sought more from their data, we expanded our competencies to include advanced analytics.

Today, we empower organizations to embrace transformation and leverage advanced technologies, including AI, to stay competitive. We deliver innovative solutions that meet each client’s data goals and have built strong partnerships with Google Cloud, AWS, Microsoft, Oracle, SAP, and Snowflake. The powerful combination of our extensive expertise in data and cloud and our ability to keep on top of the latest bleeding edge technologies make us the perfect partner to help mid and large-sized businesses transform to stay ahead in today’s rapidly changing digital economy.

Why you:

The Senior Database Consultant will provide comprehensive support for all database and application infrastructure aspects to a diverse client base. This role is crucial for delivering and consulting on services, as well as for implementing improvements and optimizations for managed services customers.

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What you will be doing:

Database Management & Technical Expertise:

• Solution Design & Implementation: Coordinate, analyze, design, implement, and administer IT solutions, including database server configuration and ongoing maintenance.
• Infrastructure Analysis & Improvement: Analyze client infrastructure and processes, recommending best practices to enhance current operational procedures. This includes ensuring maximum uptime and recoverability for all databases.
• Backup & Disaster Recovery: Administer backup procedures and disaster recovery plans. This involves proactive monitoring to prevent issues, responding to alerts, and troubleshooting operational problems.
• Data Integrity & Recovery: Oversee backup, clustering, mirroring, replication, failover, and the restoration of corrupted databases.
• Action Plan Development: Develop and review action plans for maintenance, deployment, and upgrades, ensuring all relevant client documentation is completed. Maintain a thorough understanding of client information, including warnings, handoffs, and briefing notes.
• Data Architecture: Develop, implement, and maintain complex da