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@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.