PostgreSQL DBA: Toronto, Ontario

Hi, all.

I have a job posting to make. Note the Reply-To, please!

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Liberty Registry Management Services is a wholly-owned subsidiary of
Afilias Global Registry Services. We are in search of a junior Database
Administrator. Interested parties may send a resume and cover letter to
<careers(at)libertyrms(dot)info> , or

Liberty RMS
204-4141 Yonge Street
Toronto, Ontario Canada
M2P 2A8

Attention: Human Resources

No phone calls please. Send resumes as Word or PDF documents.

We thank all applicants for their interest; but only those selected for
an interview will be contacted.

Main Purpose of Position: To provide second level, database
administration support to the Customer and Technical Support team.

Key Responsibilities:
-maintain both the production and internal databases
-monitor database performance, tune the database as required
-work closely with System Administrators during application installation
activities
-ensure the database operates with high availability
-take corrective actions to resolve database problems quickly and
efficiently

Knowledge and Skill Requirements:
-database operation experience; experience with PostgreSQL is strongly
preferred
-must have previous experience with UNIX/Linux
-ability to support a mission critical database environment
-manage database performance, replication and backup and recovery,
disaster recovery
-ability to tune database queries for improved performance
-familiarity with Perl and Bourne-compatible shell scripting would be
considered assets
-university degree or college diploma in Computer Science,
Telecommunications, Engineering or similar

Mental and Physical Demands:
-daily work on a personal computer
-frequently carries a pager during non-normal working hours

Working Conditions:
-normal office environment
-sometimes required to work outside normal working hours

Interpersonal Skills Required:
-exceptionally thorough and efficient
-excellent analytical ability
-able to adapt to a constantly changing environment with potentially
conflicting priorities
-ability to take initiative
-self-directed
-excellent written and verbal communication skills
-exceptionally team oriented

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Andrew Sullivan 204-4141 Yonge Street
Liberty RMS Toronto, Ontario Canada
<andrew(at)libertyrms(dot)info> M2P 2A8
+1 416 646 3304 x110