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IXL Learning, developer of personalized learning products used by millions of people globally, is currently looking for a self-motivated MySQL and/or Postgres Database Administrator to join our team. In this role, you’ll be working with our Systems and Database team to improve our existing database infrastructure. You will join a team focused on our database’s reliability and performance. The ideal candidate should love experimenting with new technologies, enjoy being part of a team, and be unintimidated by juggling multiple projects.
This is a full-time position in our Raleigh, NC area office.
What You'll Be Doing
Administration of PostgreSQL, MySQL and MongoDB databases throughout the development and production lifecycles
Develop and maintain processes for optimizing database security and standards
Manage backup, replication, and disaster recovery functions for the database environments
Monitors performance issues on all production and non-production databases (as applicable) implementing performance monitoring and trending on all production and applicable non-production databases
Assist development groups in optimizing SQL statements in applications, batch jobs, and reports and in designing and using databases and database applications and processes for maximum performance, security, reliability, and availability.
Participate in capacity planning as it relates to production databases
Cross-training in NoSQL database administration (Cassandra and MongoDB)
Automate repeated database tasks
What We're Looking For
BS in Computer Science or IT related field
4+ years of IT experience
3+ years PostgreSQL Database Administrator (working with PostgreSQL v11.0 and above)
In-depth knowledge of PostgreSQL Architecture
Working knowledge of Patroni HA Cluster
Working knowledge of Amazon RDS (Postgres, MySQL, and Aurora)
Strong knowledge of Linux and shell scripting
3+ years of experience in any other database administration is a plus
Strong communication and interaction skills
Eagerness to continue learning
About IXL LearningIXL Learning is the country's largest EdTech company. We reach millions of learners through our diverse range of products. For example:
1 in 4 students in the United States uses IXL.com
Rosetta Stone provides an immersive learning experience for 25 languages
Wyzant is the nation's largest community of tutors, covering 300+ subjects
Teachers Pay Teachers (TPT) is a comprehensive marketplace for millions of educator-created resources
Our mission is to create innovative products that will make a real, positive difference for learners and educators and we're looking for passionate, mission-minded people to join us in achieving this goal. We have a unique culture at IXL that fosters collaboration and the open exchange of ideas. We value our team and treat one another with kindness and respect. We approach our work with passion, tenacity, and authenticity. We find it immensely satisfying to develop products that impact the lives of millions and we are eager to have you join our team.
At IXL, we value diversity in age, race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, physical and mental ability, political and religious beliefs, and life experience, and we are proud to promote a work environment where everyone, from any background, can do their best work. IXL Learning is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Seniority level
Not Applicable
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Information Technology
Industries
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