Monday, June 18, 2012

Photobucket - Senior Database Administrator

Photobucket is the world’s leading dedicated photo and video sharing service, and we have big plans for the future.​ A work hard/​play hard kind of company.​ In this new season, there are lots of challenges in our fast paced category, and although Photobucket has a high growth rate, we stay pure to our make-it happen culture and commitment to excellence.​ If you’re looking for the opportunity to grow in your field, work with a great team, and are excited about challenging yourself, then you might just love Photobucket.​
We're headquartered in Denver, Colo.​ with offices in San Francisco, CA and Seattle, WA and are available online at www.​photobucket.​com.​
 
Photobucket. ​com is looking for a highly motivated, detail-oriented and multi-skilled Senior Database Administrator/​Developer with proven experience in large-scale high performance environments.​ The Senior Database Administrator/​Developer will be responsible for supporting database systems and tools operating the Photobucket infrastructure.​
 
Qualifications
 
·        Four plus years of professional experience administering MySQL or other high performance relational databases such as Oracle, Sybase, etc.​
·        Four plus years of professional experience working in Linux environments or equivalent Unix experience.​
·        Expert knowledge in Linux/​Unix shell scripting.​
·        Expert knowledge in PHP scripting.​
·        Proficient knowledge in Perl scripting.​
·        Substantial experience optimizing software and databases for high volumes of storage and high transaction rates.​
·        Familiarity, experience and comfort working with open source tools.​
·        The ability to work on multiple concurrent projects is essential.​
·        Strong self-motivation and the ability to work with minimal supervision.​
·        Excellent verbal and written communication skills.​
·        Available to work after hours and weekends, when required, and willingness to participate in an on-call rotation.​
·        Ability to lift 35 lbs.​ and work in a data center environment.​
 
Desirable Qualifications
 
·        BS/​BA degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Mathematics or related field, or equivalent work experience.​
·        Certifications in database administration backed by solid experience.​
·        Our ideal candidate will have substantial experience in a web-based, rapid-growth software company providing a managed service to consumers.​
 
(Please do not reply directly to this posting.​  All applicants need to apply directly through our career portal at www.​photobucket.​com    Scroll to the bottom of the page, click on Careers and then follow the prompts to apply for the Senior Database Administrator/​Developer position.​
 
We offer a dynamic, fun, growing company environment and we look forward to receiving your application! Please click on the Apply Now Link below.​ Please be sure to attach a copy of your resume so that we may appropriately evaluate your credentials.​ Only on line applications will be accepted.​
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.​