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Senior Database Engineer

IDT Corporation

Role overview

Qualifications

  • Bachelor of Engineering in Computer Science or equivalent
  • 8-10 years of DBA experience
  • Deep experience with MongoDB / MySQL / PostgreSQL databases
  • Experience with databases hosted on Linux

Responsibilities

  • Perform database analysis, design and administration functions
  • Provision new MongoDB clusters and tune replication
  • Handle backup and recovery and deploy software patches
  • Provide 24/7 support and participate in the DBA on-call rotation

Key facts

Hard skills

MongoDB MySQL PostgreSQL Database Administration Database Architecture Linux Amazon Relational Database Services System Administration Network Administration CouchDB

Other skills

  • Problem Solving
  • Communication
  • Multitasking
  • Troubleshooting (Problem Solving)
  • Logical Reasoning
  • Detail Oriented

About the company

IDT Corporation logo

IDT Corporation

Telecommunications

We know that you’ll have looked at quite a few company pages but IDT is different. We want people who want to make a big difference to our company with big ambitions. We’re a truly global team, with 1300 people working across all continents, apart from (at the moment!) Antarctica. But we are proud that despite our size, we encourage and support any in-house entrepreneurs to develop their ideas into business action. Our exciting growth plans make it a great time to join us. Our people are the reason for IDT’s passion for success. The IDT family is made up of people of all backgrounds, expertise, and interests, all with a relentless team spirit. We need people who share both our commitment to success and excitement about our journey. You won’t ever be bored or have to wonder how to fill your time. You’ll find the work challenging but you’ll get the support of a great team to help you beat those challenges. You will also be expected to support others as well as work hard, work well and work with a smile. If you want a join a company that will help you become your brilliant best and achieve amazing results, then you want to join IDT.

Company details

Company typeLarge
IndustryTelecommunications
Company size1001 - 5000

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Job description

IDT is looking for a rock star Database Engineer to join our database services team. If you are highly motivated, ambitious, ready to learn and make a direct impact, this is your opportunity!

The individual in this role will perform database analysis, design and administration functions to deliver on strategic projects specific to organizational goals. The ideal candidate would have in-depth experience with MongoDB / MySQL / Couchbase / PostgreSQL technologies in an enterprise environment. 

To be successful in IDT's dynamic environment, qualified candidates must be self-motivated, work closely with others in a true team environment and be able to define, plan and implement long term goals and tasks in support of IDT's enterprise and technology organization charter. Excellent communication, problem solving, multitasking, troubleshooting skills, logical thinking and attention to detail are required to work in this challenging and dynamic environment. 

Primary responsibilities encompass full-lifecycle database administration, ranging from provisioning new MongoDB clusters, tuning replication, and handling backup and recovery to deploying software patches, managing schema changes, and collaborating with developers on collection, index, and SQL query design. The role also involves providing 24/7 support and participating in the DBA on-call rotation.


Requirements and Skills:

Required:

  • Bachelor of Engineering in Computer Science or equivalent with a minimum of 8-10 years of DBA experience

  • Deep experience with MongoDB / MySQL / PostgreSQL databases

  • Experience with databases hosted on Linux

  • Database architecture and high availability solutions.

  • Amazon RDS platform

  • Troubleshooting application issues and database object design.

    • Nice to have:

  • Prior experience with System / Network administration

  • Oracle / CouchBase

    • It's okay if you are a MongoDB expert and don't have enough exposure to Oracle / MySQL technologies, we welcome deep expertise on the MongoDB platform. 


    What we offer:
  • Remote work opportunity!
  • B2B Employment ($, gross) or full-time employment option.
  • Stable job with long-term growth perspective.
  • Competitive salary with annual performance review.
  • Really good hardware.
  • An exciting and challenging job with talented people around.
  • Continuous learning and career growth opportunities.
  • Compensation for professional training, seminars, and conferences.
  • Referral program – get rewarded for helping us grow the team with talented people.
  • Company-supported English classes to enhance your professional growth.
    • A few words about us:
     
    IDT Corporation is a global communications company founded in 1990 and headquartered in Newark, New Jersey. We are industry leaders in prepaid communication and payment services and one of the largest international voice carriers. We are listed on the NYSE, employ over 1800 people across 20 countries, and have over $1.5 billion in revenues. 
     
    IDT is not ”another big IT corporation”— we encourage and support in-house entrepreneurs in developing their ideas into business actions.
     
    Our flagship brand, BOSS Revolution, offers Money Transfer, International Calling, and Mobile Top-Up services and supports IDT’s mission of enabling people to keep in touch and share resources with family and friends worldwide.

    If you're looking for a company that will give you the maximum flexibility in choosing a location to work, this opportunity is for you! 

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