Re: [Fwd: Intermediate Database Administrator] - Mailing list pgsql-www
| From | Tim Goodaire |
|---|---|
| Subject | Re: [Fwd: Intermediate Database Administrator] |
| Date | |
| Msg-id | 4C924FB7.6070903@ca.afilias.info Whole thread Raw |
| In response to | Re: [Fwd: Intermediate Database Administrator] ("Joshua D. Drake" <jd@commandprompt.com>) |
| List | pgsql-www |
Josh, No worries. The posting has shown up on the jobs list. On 10-09-16 01:09 PM, Joshua D. Drake wrote: > On Thu, 2010-09-16 at 11:21 -0400, Greg Smith wrote: > >> Looks like Tim from Afilias may have a post to pgsql-jobs stuck in a >> moderation queue. Can someone who moderates that one take a look and >> see what's going on there? >> > I could have sworn I approved that myself. > > Tim can you resend to the jobs list? > > JD > > >> -------- Original Message -------- >> Subject: >> Re: [pgsql-advocacy] Fwd: >> Intermediate Database Administrator >> Date: >> Thu, 16 Sep 2010 09:48:57 -0400 >> From: >> Tim Goodaire >> <tgoodair@ca.afilias.info> >> To: >> pgsql-advocacy@postgresql.org >> References: >> <4C8FCD3E.1050302@ca.afilias.info> >> >> >> This still hasn't been posted to the pgsql-jobs list. Could someone let >> me know who I should contact to get this posted to the list? >> >> Thanks, >> Tim >> >> On 10-09-14 03:30 PM, Tim Goodaire wrote: >> >>> FYI, >>> >>> I sent this job posting to pgsql-jobs on Friday, and it's stuck in the >>> moderator queue. Could someone please release it from the queue for me? >>> >>> Thanks, >>> Tim >>> >>> -------- Original Message -------- >>> Subject: Intermediate Database Administrator >>> Date: Fri, 10 Sep 2010 13:06:52 -0400 >>> From: Tim Goodaire<tgoodair@ca.afilias.info> >>> To: pgsql-jobs@postgresql.org >>> >>> >>> >>> *Intermediate Database Administrator (DBA) job description (*Toronto, >>> ON*)* >>> >>> >>> >>> Afilias is one of the highest profile deployments of PostgreSQL& Slony >>> in the world, but if you're the candidate we're looking for, you already >>> knew that... >>> >>> Main Purpose of the position: >>> >>> * >>> >>> To provide Technical Database Administration (DBA) services and >>> support for Production, Development, and Testing databases, and >>> for related systems >>> >>> * >>> >>> To provide Development DBA support for Business Applications using >>> these databases, and to customers and other support groups >>> >>> * >>> >>> To provide Data Administration and Database Research& Development >>> services for all of the above >>> >>> Key Responsibilities: >>> >>> * >>> >>> Maintain Production, Development, and Test databases >>> >>> * >>> >>> On a rotational basis, provide 24x7 support for Production databases >>> >>> * >>> >>> Ensure availability of the databases in accordance with our >>> service level agreements >>> >>> * >>> >>> Ensure recoverability of the databases in accordance with our set >>> guidelines >>> >>> * >>> >>> Repair problems in the databases quickly and correctly >>> >>> * >>> >>> Work closely with other support groups during DBMS's software >>> installation and upgrades >>> >>> * >>> >>> Work closely with other support groups during Business Application >>> installation and upgrades >>> >>> * >>> >>> Monitor the databases' performance and tune them as necessary >>> >>> * >>> >>> Provide Database Analysis& Design service to developers and other >>> support groups >>> >>> * >>> >>> Offer assistance to developers in designing and tuning database >>> queries and procedures >>> >>> * >>> >>> Provide other Data Administration and Data Services as requested >>> >>> Required Technical Knowledge and Skills: >>> >>> * >>> >>> Experience supporting production RDBMSs; PostgreSQL experience is >>> strongly preferred >>> >>> * >>> >>> Solid knowledge of SQL, and ability to transfer this knowledge to >>> others >>> >>> * >>> >>> Experience as a UNIX sysadmin and shell scripting ; AIX and LINUX >>> is strongly preferred >>> >>> * >>> >>> Experience supporting a mission-critical database environment with >>> 24x7 support >>> >>> * >>> >>> Familiarity with replicated databases and replication systems; >>> Slony experience is strongly preferred >>> >>> * >>> >>> Familiarity with approaches to database backup& recovery, and >>> Disaster Recovery in general >>> >>> * >>> >>> Familiarity with additional DBMSs (other than PostgreSQL) is an >>> asset >>> >>> * >>> >>> Familiarity with data storage devices is an asset >>> >>> * >>> >>> Programming experience is an asset >>> >>> Required Non-Technical Skills: >>> >>> * >>> >>> Exceptionally thorough and efficient with good organisational skills >>> >>> * >>> >>> Excellent analytical abilities and problems solving skills >>> >>> * >>> >>> Self-directed and excellent ability to take initiative >>> >>> * >>> >>> Excellent comprehension of written technical material and ability >>> to quickly learn new technology >>> >>> * >>> >>> Excellent interpersonal skills and cooperation with others >>> >>> * >>> >>> Excellent ability to adapt to a constantly changing environment >>> with potentially conflicting priorities >>> >>> * >>> >>> Excellent verbal communication skills and good written >>> communication skills >>> >>> >>> Mental and Physical Demands: >>> >>> * >>> >>> Work daily on a personal computer in a standard open-plan office >>> environment >>> >>> * >>> >>> Sometimes require to concentrate under high stress and short >>> deadlines >>> >>> * >>> >>> On a rotational basis carry a mobile phone during non-regular >>> working hours >>> >>> * >>> >>> Sometimes require to work extended periods outside regular office >>> hours >>> >>> * >>> >>> Sometimes require to work from remote locations (remote offices, >>> home) >>> >>> * >>> >>> Sometimes require to travel between Toronto and other destinations >>> in Canada and the USA >>> >>> >>> >>> To apply, please send your cover letter and resume to >>> _careers@ca.afilias.info<mailto:careers@ca.afilias.info>_ >>> >>> >> -- >> Tim Goodaire 416-673-4126 tgoodair@ca.afilias.info >> Database Team Lead, Afilias Canada Corp. >> > > -- Tim Goodaire 416-673-4126 tgoodair@ca.afilias.info Database Team Lead, Afilias Canada Corp.