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Michelle Klein | 1 Apr 2008 22:44

PostgreS Database Administrator (DBA)

PostgreS Database Administrator (DBA)

 

General Summary:

 

Our Information Technology (IT) department requires an experienced and knowledgeable PostgreS Database Administrator (DBA) to manage and maintain our database. Working alongside additional IT staff, programmers and executive staff, the DBA will be responsible for the support of an existing PostgreSQL 8.x production database in high transaction volume environments.

 

The ideal candidate must also be able to:

 

§        Troubleshoot database performance issues

§        Identify, optimize and tune bad queries

§        Convert logical design to physical design

§        Support online backups and PITR for production databases

§        Maintain standby databases

§        Migrate and upgrade databases

§        Refresh production databases using SAN snapshots

§        Gatekeeper for all the database changes

§        Run adhoc reports and maintain ongoing schedule reports

§        Write database checks for the alert monitoring system

 

Requirements:

 

To perform the essential duties of the PostgreS DBA, an individual must have:

 

§        Expert understanding of PostgreSQL, including experience with different database replication scenarios

§        In depth knowledge of database design, including logical and physical design, as well as SQL

§        Experience with PostgreS 8.x, Slony

§        Strong Unix/Linux skills

§        Experience with Python, SAN environments and multi-master clustering (HA) a major plus

§        Strong Unix shell scripting

§        Familiarity with PL/PGSQL procedure language

 

Education and Qualifications:

 

Previous work experience that can be demonstrated in the same or related field is a must.

 

Compensation:

 

This is a full-time salaried position that provides compensation commiserate with experience level and skill set.

 

Applications:

 

Please send resume to careers <at> livedatagroup.com with details your current employment status or most recent employment.

 

Please Note:

 

If you do not meet these skill levels and/or requirements, please do not apply for this position.

 

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature of the responsibilities assigned to this position. These statements are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills relative to this position.

 

Because of the volume of resumes we receive, we can only respond to those applicants whose skills and experience most closely match our requirements. Please do not call. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.

 

Michelle Klein
Executive Administrator

foreclosure.com™
2201 NW Corporate Blvd., Suite 200
Boca Raton, Florida 33431

561.988.9669 x338 Office
561.981.5339 Fax

 

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JD Darby | 3 Apr 2008 15:30
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posgreSQL developer needed

Senior developer        Junior developer       
Strong background in Object oriented design

Strong SQL skills

Expert in database design.

(Postgres experience a plus)

HTML/Web design

Advanced knowledge of JavaScript/Ajax

PHP5 application development.

Familiarity with Linux.  

Telecom background a plus.      background in Object oriented design

SQL skills

database design.

(Postgres experience a plus)

HTML/Web design

Advanced knowledge of JavaScript/Ajax

PHP5 application development

Familiarity with Linux.  

Telecom background a plus.

Self starter and quick learner 

Job:  PHP / postgreSQL developer

Location: McLean, VA

Availability: immediate

Job type:  contractor or FTE

Project length:  long term

Pay: commensurate with ability

Summary:  We have a 6 year old home grown order life cycle management system that supports the quoting, ordering provisioning and maintaining of our customer telecommunications services. This orbitz-like network design and implementation tool can produces hundreds of network designs in a matter of seconds. We are looking for either a senior or junior developer to add to our development team.  I would love to have a senior developer, but I will settle for a junior who – and this is key – is sharp, on the ball, a quick learner.



JD Darby

Vice President, Marketing
Global Telecom & Technology
8484 Westpark Drive, Suite 720
McLean, VA 22102

USA
Direct Dial: +1 703-442-5530
Mobile:      +1 571-275-1872

jd.darby <at> gt-t.net

JD Darby

Vice President, Marketing
Global Telecom & Technology
8484 Westpark Drive, Suite 720
McLean, VA 22102

USA
Direct Dial: +1 703-442-5530
Mobile:      +1 571-275-1872

jd.darby <at> gt-t.net

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JD Darby | 3 Apr 2008 15:00
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Senior or Junior Developer needed

Senior developer        Junior developer       
Strong background in Object oriented design

    • Strong SQL skills
    • Expert in database design.
    • (Postgres experience a plus)
    • HTML/Web design
    • Advanced knowledge of JavaScript/Ajax
    • PHP5 application development.
    • Familiarity with Linux.  
    • Telecom background a plus.      background in Object oriented design
    • SQL skills
    • database design.
    • (Postgres experience a plus)
    • HTML/Web design
    • Advanced knowledge of JavaScript/Ajax
    • PHP5 application development
    • Familiarity with Linux.  
    • Telecom background a plus.
    • Self starter and quick learner 

Job:  PHP / postgreSQL developer

Location: McLean, VA

Availability: immediate

Job type:  contractor or FTE

Project length:  long term

Pay: commensurate with ability

Summary:  We have a 6 year old home grown order life cycle management system that supports the quoting, ordering provisioning and maintaining of our customer telecommunications services. This orbitz-like network design and implementation tool can produces hundreds of network designs in a matter of seconds. We are looking for either a senior or junior developer to add to our development team.  I would love to have a senior developer, but I will settle for a junior who – and this is key – is sharp, on the ball, a quick learner.

JD Darby

Vice President, Marketing
Global Telecom & Technology
8484 Westpark Drive, Suite 720
McLean, VA 22102

USA
Direct Dial: +1 703-442-5530
Mobile:      +1 571-275-1872

jd.darby <at> gt-t.net

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Kathleen Cotter | 7 Apr 2008 23:45

PostgreSQL Database Administrator * Nashville, TN


PostgreSQL Database Administrator * Nashville, TN
Mildly obsessed with PostgreSQL? That's just fine with us.

Emma is looking for a talented database administrator to join one of the most interesting and unique technology companies around. 

Emma (www.myemma.com) is a Web-based service that helps organizations everywhere create, send and track stylish email newsletters and campaigns. We currently work with more than 10,000 clients in the U.S., Canada, Australia and the U.K. Emma is one of the 50 fastest growing private companies in the state of Tennessee and was recently voted among the three Best Places to Work by the Nashville Business Journal. We offer competitive salaries, a health plan, generous vacation, 401(k), and a culture that's open, creative, and cubicle-free. Relocation is possible for the right candidate.

The PostgreSQL DBA will manage the day-to-day operational tasks associated with Emma's production and development infrastructure, including maintenance, monitoring, and report generation for our database(s). He or she will be responsible for proactively monitoring systems, ensuring errors are appropriately handled or escalated and working on ongoing infrastructure projects. This person will work closely with the Database Architect, Development Group, Support, and Infrastructure teams to troubleshoot issues, gather data, optimize queries, research errors and maintain an active presence on the Postgres mailing lists.

Desired Skills:

* Strong SQL query writing and optimization skills
* Fluency with at least one procedural SQL language (PL/pgSQL, PL/SQL, etc...)
* Experience managing and maintaining a RDBMS, preferably PostgreSQL or comparable experience with Oracle/MySQL
* Superior troubleshooting skills
* Experience testing and debugging code
* Thorough understanding of Open Systems servers (Linux or Solaris x86)
* Experience with PHP, Python or other comparable scripting languages

To inquire, please send your resume to careers <at> myemma.com or visit www.myemma.com/workhere. Candidates must be eligible to work in the United States.



Kathleen Cotter

People Resources Manager | Emma®
kathleen.cotter <at> myemma.com
615.296.0900 or 800.595.4401 ext 100
615.292.0777 (fax)

Emma helps organizations everywhere communicate & market in style.
Visit us online at http://www.myemma.com


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cbowden | 14 Apr 2008 19:32

Job #1

Hi there

Here is the job I would like to place.....Is this ok?

Its for an Entertainment company in Santa Monica

Postgres Database Administrator

This is a dynamic role where DBA will be responsible for Database
Architecture, Database Design, Database Administration / Maintenance, and
Database Development of a large-scale Postgres 8.x database environment.

Design and Analysis
Conduct fact gathering sessions with customers.
Develop project estimates for database tasks.
Participate in group application design & architecture activities.
Provide technical assistance and guidance to engineering staff.
Develop database design documentation

Development and Testing
Develops new complex database solutions according to defined application
requirements.
Performs Unit Testing and debugging of applications.
Provides database support through all testing phases and general releases
of software.
Adheres to department programming standards and methodology.

Production Support
Manage database capacity planning
Create and execute scripts for various database maintenance activities.
Perform database tuning including monitoring, troubleshooting and
optimizing performance.
Plan and perform database software installations, upgrades, and patches
Implement database backup and recovery strategies  including high
availability
Troubleshoot and tune Postgres database for optimal performance
Serve as escalation point for database issues

Administrative
Work as a member of a cross-functional, integrated development team.
Work with the other Engineers to continually improve development standards
and other departmental processes and documentation.
Communicates plans, status and issues to management on a regular basis.
Adheres to department standards, policies, procedures and industry best
practices.

Technical Skills and Experience
Recent experience with Postgres 8.x and the development of views,
functions, triggers.
Design, implement, and operate 24x/7 high availability Postgres production
and development databases.
Define and implement maintenance procedures including Disaster Recovery,
HA, DB maintenance, Backup solution, etc.
Plan and support the implementation of major architectural changes.
Provide direction in capacity planning, performance improvements, and
storage management in partnership with System Operations and Development
teams.
Ongoing performance analysis, monitoring, troubleshooting, and resolution
of issues.
Interface with System operations and vendors to resolve problems with
application/database systems.
Knowledge of Linux & Unix operating system and scripting language.
On-call support for production systems.
Good understanding of relational database design concepts.
Knowledge and experience in Logical and Physical Data Modeling.
Strong Database Troubleshooting and Problem Resolution skills.
Contribute to and update systems documentation as required.
Capable of translating complex business needs into technical solutions.
Nice to have MySQL experience.

Qualification
8+ years software industry experience.
5+ years Database Administration experience.
3+ years SQL development experience.
Bachelor's degree required, preferably in Computer Science.
Postgres configuration and performance tuning experience.
Experience in high transaction rate OLTP environment and supporting VLDBs
(Terabyte +).
Strong interpersonal and relationship building skills conducive to team
development.
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.

Candace Bowden
Account Manager/Recruiter
Sharf, Woodward & Associates
5900 Sepulveda Blvd Suite 104
Sherman Oaks CA 91411
Ph: 818/989-2200 ext 241
Toll Free: 877-482-6687 ext 241
Fax: 818-756-6726
email: cbowden <at> swjobs.com
website: www.swjobs.com
http://www.linkedin.com/pub/3/a53/a02

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Sproule, Emily A | 16 Apr 2008 22:12

Job Announcement

Fred HutchinsonCancerResearchCenter

Database Programmer (SAP IV)

AD: 21485

 

Fred HutchinsonCancerResearchCenter, home of three Nobel laureates, is an independent, nonprofit research institution dedicated to the development and advancement of biomedical research to eliminate cancer and other potentially fatal diseases. Recognized internationally for its pioneering work in bone-marrow transplantation, the Center’s four scientific divisions collaborate to form a unique environment for conducting basic and applied science. The HutchinsonCenter, in collaboration with its clinical and research partners, the University of Washington and Children’s Hospital and RegionalMedicalCenter, is the only National Cancer Institute-designated comprehensive cancer center in the Pacific Northwest. Join us and make a difference.

 

Responsibilities:

The database programmer is a key member of the team that supports the relational databases at SCHARP.  The database programmer is responsible for developing, implementing and tuning data models based on SCHARP's business requirements and writing code to allow easy access to this data.  S/he is also responsible for developing strategies for data synchronization, integrity and standardization, and for serving as a backup database administrator.

 

Major Duties:

  1. Analyze and translate business requirements into data models.

  2. Design, implement, test and document programs that interface with the relational database.

  3. Develop and ensure proper usage of data modeling, naming & description standards.

  4. Develop and apply strategies for data synchronization, update, and integrity.

  5. Guide development teams in system database design.

  6. Review and tuning of data model for performance improvement.

  7. Serve as a third member of the database administration team. Responsibilities in this arena include tasks such as creating users and maintaining access control, checking backup scripts, and monitoring database functionality.

  8. Other duties as required

 

The ideal candidate will poses the following qualifications:

  • Two years experience data modeling.

  • Three years experience with relational databases. Postgres and/or MS SqlServer preferred.

  • Experience with at least one of the following programming languages: perl, java, VBA, php

  • Experience analyzing the technical needs of an individual or group and researching and recommending solutions.

  • Self motivated learner.

  • Effective communication skills.

  • Good organizational skills and the ability to prioritize daily tasks and projects.

 

For more information about the position and to apply, please visit the FredHutchinsonCancerResearchCenter website at www.fhcrc.org and search for Job# AD-21485.

 

The FredHutchinsonCancerResearchCenter and The Seattle Cancer Care Alliance are equal opportunity employers, committed to workforce diversity.

 

 

 

Emily Sproule

Human Resources

Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center

 

 

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Jon Scarbrough | 21 Apr 2008 20:21
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Postgresql Database Admin/Developer - Chicago IL

Where2GetIt (www.where2getit.com) has an immediate opening for a 
Postgreql Database Admin/Developer.

Where2GetIt is a fast paced Internet organization in the middle of the 
hottest Internet growth areas, location based services. Our continued 
growth and success is dependent upon highly motivated and highly skilled 
individuals. If you want to join a team of like-minded people, this is 
the place for you. With hundreds of clients around the world, we help 
consumers find where to buy our client's products (either online or 
offline). *We are conveniently located in downtown Arlington Heights 1 
block from the NW Metra line.*
* *
This position will be responsible for managing the database 
infrastructure for all products delivered by Where2GetIt. The database 
infrastructure is a 24x7 operation involving hundreds of gigabytes of 
data as well as millions of consumers. The primary database used is 
Postgresql with secondary use of Mysql and Oracle.

Primary responsibilities include:

Develop project estimates for database task.
Perform all database related tasks.
Develop database design documentation
Perform unit testing and debugging of database applications
Perform database tuning including monitoring, troubleshooting and 
optimizing performance.
Implement database backup and recovery strategies including high 
availability.
Work as a member of a cross-functional development team.
Analyze and translate business requirements into data models
Develop and ensure proper usage of data modeling a, naming and 
description standards.

Qualifications:

3+ years SQL development experience
3+ years Postgresql experience with recent 8.2 usage
3+ year managing database production environments
Experience in high transaction volume environment
Experience with spatial database extensions.
Self motivated learner
Experience with Oracle a plus but not a hard requirement
Experience with bash and/or Perl.
Experience with Linux and Unix operating systems.

Please send resumes to jobs <at> where2getit.com

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Andrew Stuart | 22 Apr 2008 00:08
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Job in Melbourne, Australia - C++ developer

Hi folks,

We're looking for a C++ developer who enjoys working with Postgres (or  
any other database really).

The right person for the role:

** really enjoys software development
** continues to take an ongoing active interest in software development
** understands design patterns (and applies them)
** communicates well
** is friendly and fun
** likes challenging software problems
** likes to come up with elegant software solutions

If you are interested, please send your resume to info <at> flatraterecruitment.com.au

This job is only available to people currently living in Australia

Inquiries to (03) 9696 1616

Thanks

Andrew Stuart
Flat Rate Recruitment

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Sahar Behrouz | 1 May 2008 23:05

Re: Postgres DBA / Database Architect postion

Great! Thanks Andrew.
Below please find the description:
___________________________________

PostreSQL DBA/Database Architect

This is a full-time position in San Francisco for a DBA/ Database Architect
with Postgres/postreSQL experience. Also, helpful to have overall experience
with any combination of Oracle, SQL, Informix and not just MySQL. Proficient
SQL code in stored procedures as well as query optimization. Since the
client is a Linux house, you will need to have either Linux or Unix
background.

If this sounds like you or anyone you know, then give me a call at
925-479-7815.

Looking forward to hearing from you!
Sahar Behrouz
STS International, Inc.
Direct: 925-479-7815
sbehrouz <at> stsii.net
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From: Andrew Sullivan [mailto:ajs <at> crankycanuck.ca] 
Sent: Thursday, May 01, 2008 1:15 PM
To: Sahar Behrouz
Subject: Re: Postgres DBA / Database Architect postion

On Thu, May 01, 2008 at 12:42:23PM -0700, Sahar Behrouz wrote:
> It was recommended that I should post my client's DBA position on your
site.
> How would I go about doing that and is it a free service?

Just send it to this address.  It'll be posted as long as it's a PostgreSQL
job.

A

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