Re: [Fwd: Intermediate Database Administrator]

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(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.
>>
>
>

--
Tim Goodaire 416-673-4126 tgoodair(at)ca(dot)afilias(dot)info
Database Team Lead, Afilias Canada Corp.