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@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.