Re: [Fwd: Intermediate Database Administrator]

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(at)ca(dot)afilias(dot)info>
> To:
> pgsql-advocacy(at)postgresql(dot)org
> References:
> <4C8FCD3E(dot)1050302(at)ca(dot)afilias(dot)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(at)ca(dot)afilias(dot)info>
> > To: pgsql-jobs(at)postgresql(dot)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(at)ca(dot)afilias(dot)info<mailto:careers(at)ca(dot)afilias(dot)info>_
> >
>
> --
> Tim Goodaire 416-673-4126 tgoodair(at)ca(dot)afilias(dot)info
> Database Team Lead, Afilias Canada Corp.