Re: Senior PostgreSQL DBA for Etsy.com

[Andreas Kostyrka <andreas(at)kostyrka(dot)org>]

-----BEGIN PGP SIGNED MESSAGE-----
Hash: SHA1

Hi!

Would you consider a qualified telecommuter?

TIA,

Andreas

Haim Schoppik wrote:
> Etsy is seeking a bright and seasoned PostgreSQL DBA to be in charge of
> our databases. We are looking for someone who is highly motivated to
> work in a fast paced small team environment. You will be involved in
> creating, maintaining and managing high availability PostgreSQL
> databases in a Linux environment.
> 
> Primary responsibilities include:
>   * Managing 24/7/365 high availability PostgreSQL databases
>   * Responsible for database data integrity
>   * Work closely with the development team to design optimal database
> schemas and stored procedures
>   * Work closely with System Operations to research and plan optimal
> hardware for growth
>   * Proactively research and avert database related issues
> 
> Qualifications:
>   * Bachelor's Degree or equivalent
>   * 5-7 years PostgreSQL or related DB administration experience
>   * 2+ years in a 24/7/365 environment
>   * Experience tuning Linux to get the best performance possible for
> PostgreSQL
>   * PostgreSQL configuration and performance tuning experience
>   * Experience in terabyte-sized OLTP environment
>   * Experience with database layouts on high performance disk subsystems
>   * Experience working with PostgreSQL backups
>   * Experience performing a full restore to a PostgreSQL database using
> dumps and transaction logs. Disaster Recovery Experience
>   * Experience with DB replication, clustering, and table partitioning
>   * Excellent SQL and PLpgSQL skills
>   * Knowledge of Stored Procedures, Triggers, Views, and Types
>   * Understand use of Normalization and Denormalization, benefits of each
>   * Networking Experience - TCP/IP Database Connectivity (JDBC, ODBC, etc.)
>   * Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
>   * Strong interpersonal and relationship building skills conducive to
> team development
>   * Perl/Python/Shell scripting
> 
> Full details available at http://blog.etsy.com/jobs/index.html
> 
> I'll be at PGcon 2007 if you're interested in meeting me and learing
> more.  Feel free to drop me a line directly at haim ( at ) etsy ( dot )
> com.
> 
> - H
> 
> 
> ---------------------------(end of broadcast)---------------------------
> TIP 3: Have you checked our extensive FAQ?
> 
>               http://www.postgresql.org/docs/faq
-----BEGIN PGP SIGNATURE-----
Version: GnuPG v1.4.2 (GNU/Linux)
Comment: Using GnuPG with Mozilla - http://enigmail.mozdev.org

iD8DBQFGUwzbHJdudm4KnO0RAq+jAJsEAzhAU16qvOti/uSb0itrB0fbtACcCaVe
aZ6BMnHQQDCWJl+VU8/5p1A=
=huW0
-----END PGP SIGNATURE-----