Lead Application Developer- PostgreSQL

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Job Description:

Job Summary:

We're seeking an experienced Lead Application Developer with a strong background in PostgreSQL, database management, and PL/SQL. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of leading teams, designing and developing complex applications, and migrating databases to cloud-based platforms. The successful candidate will be responsible for leading the development team, ensuring the delivery of high-quality applications, and providing technical guidance and expertise.

Key Responsibilities:

1. *Technical Leadership:* Provide technical guidance and leadership to the development team, ensuring the delivery of high-quality applications.

2. *Application Development:* Design, develop, test, and deploy complex applications using PostgreSQL, PL/SQL, and other relevant technologies.

3. *Database Management:* Manage and maintain large-scale databases, ensuring data integrity, security, and performance.

4. *Database Migration:* Lead database migration projects, migrating on-premise databases to cloud-based platforms such as Google Cloud

5. Database query optimization, index optimization, performance optimization, monitoring.

5. *Cloud Exposure:* Design and develop cloud-based applications, leveraging cloud services such as Google Cloud SQL.

6. *Team Management:* Lead, mentor, and coach junior developers, providing guidance and support to ensure their growth and development.

7. *Code Reviews:* Perform code reviews, ensuring adherence to coding standards, best practices, and security guidelines.

8. *Troubleshooting:* Troubleshoot complex technical issues, providing timely and effective solutions.

9. *Communication:* Collaborate with cross-functional teams, communicating technical information and project status to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

10. *Staying Up-to-Date:* Stay current with industry trends, emerging technologies, and new tools, applying this knowledge to improve the development team's skills and processes.

Requirements:

1. *Education:* Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.

2. *Experience:* 12+ years of experience in application development, with a focus on PostgreSQL, database management, and PL/SQL.

3. *Technical Skills:*

    - PostgreSQL (version 9.x or later)

    - PL/SQL

    - Database management (design, development, testing, and deployment)

    - Cloud platforms (Google Cloud)

    - Agile development methodologies

4. *Soft Skills:*

    - Strong leadership and team management skills

    - Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

    - Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, prioritizing tasks and meeting deadlines

    - Strong problem-solving and analytical skills

*Nice to Have:*

1. *Certifications:* PostgreSQL certification,

2. *Experience:* Experience with containerization (Docker), orchestration (Kubernetes), or DevOps tools (Jenkins, Ansible)

3. *Familiarity:* Familiarity with other programming languages (Java, GoLang)

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