Re: Fwd: Intermediate Database Administrator

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:
>
> *
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> To provide Technical Database Administration (DBA) services and
> support for Production, Development, and Testing databases, and
> for related systems
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> 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:
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> Maintain Production, Development, and Test databases
>
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> On a rotational basis, provide 24x7 support for Production databases
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> Ensure availability of the databases in accordance with our
> service level agreements
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> Ensure recoverability of the databases in accordance with our set
> guidelines
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> Repair problems in the databases quickly and correctly
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> Work closely with other support groups during DBMS's software
> installation and upgrades
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> Work closely with other support groups during Business Application
> installation and upgrades
>
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> Monitor the databases' performance and tune them as necessary
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> Provide Database Analysis& Design service to developers and other
> support groups
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> Offer assistance to developers in designing and tuning database
> queries and procedures
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> Provide other Data Administration and Data Services as requested
>
> Required Technical Knowledge and Skills:
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> Experience supporting production RDBMSs; PostgreSQL experience is
> strongly preferred
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> Solid knowledge of SQL, and ability to transfer this knowledge to
> others
>
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> Experience as a UNIX sysadmin and shell scripting ; AIX and LINUX
> is strongly preferred
>
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> Experience supporting a mission-critical database environment with
> 24x7 support
>
> *
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> Familiarity with replicated databases and replication systems;
> Slony experience is strongly preferred
>
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> Familiarity with approaches to database backup& recovery, and
> Disaster Recovery in general
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> Familiarity with additional DBMSs (other than PostgreSQL) is an
> asset
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>
> Familiarity with data storage devices is an asset
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> Programming experience is an asset
>
> Required Non-Technical Skills:
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> Exceptionally thorough and efficient with good organisational skills
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> Excellent analytical abilities and problems solving skills
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> Self-directed and excellent ability to take initiative
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> Excellent comprehension of written technical material and ability
> to quickly learn new technology
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> Excellent interpersonal skills and cooperation with others
>
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> Excellent ability to adapt to a constantly changing environment
> with potentially conflicting priorities
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> Excellent verbal communication skills and good written
> communication skills
>
>
> Mental and Physical Demands:
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> Work daily on a personal computer in a standard open-plan office
> environment
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> Sometimes require to concentrate under high stress and short
> deadlines
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> On a rotational basis carry a mobile phone during non-regular
> working hours
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> Sometimes require to work extended periods outside regular office
> hours
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> Sometimes require to work from remote locations (remote offices,
> home)
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>
> 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>_
>

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