Re: PostgreSQL Database Administrator Position

Emma (www.myemma.com), a Web-based service that helps organizations
around the world create, send and track stylish email newsletters and
campaigns, is looking for a database administrator to help oversee a
fast-growing database (currently 250GB and counting) that averages
more than three million writes an hour.

Emma is on the forefront of the Open Source movement and offers a
unique opportunity to take part in some of the most challenging,
interesting systems and development work in the country. Based in
Nashville, Emma serves more than 5,000 customers around the world and
plans to continue its fast-paced growth both in the U.S. and abroad.

As an Emma DBA, you'll help us:
- Develop an effective PITR backup solution
- Create a test case for using Slony with a schema utilizing
extensive inheritance
- Perform DB architecture analysis and come up with ways to improve it
- Establish benchmarking
- Research non-conventional configurations
- Research the potential of clustering and use of table spaces

Emma offers competitive salaries, a health plan, 401(k), and a
culture that's open, creative, and cubicle-free. This job is based in
Nashville, and the start date is flexible.

Interested? Email Marcus Whitney (marcus(at)myemma(dot)com), Emma's Director
of Technology, with a cover note and resume.
Learn more about Emma at www.myemma.com.

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marcus whitney
director of technology, Emma
e: marcus(at)myemma(dot)com
p: 800 595 4401
w: http://www.myemma.com