[vox-jobs] [JOB] 100% Telecommute MySQL DBA/Developer | 120-145k

[Beau Gould]

This is a full time, permanent, 100% telecommute opportunity working as a
MySQL DBA/Developer for a leading global Web services company paying in the
$120,000 to $145,000 salary range + benefits.  All candidates are OK to
apply: US Citizens, Green Card holders, H1/H1-B, etc, but you MUST reside in
the USA and have excellent English communication skills.  The MySQL
DBA/Developer will be expected to work from 11am-7pm during Pacific Standard
Time (PST).  

DESIRED SKILLS FOR THIS POSITION: 
- Knowledge of database architecture concepts as well as MySQL-specific
implementations 
- Significant experience with MySQL in a high- volume production environment

- Experience with open source ETL packages and methods for large scale data
migration 
- Diverse technical background with awareness of concepts in networking,
Linux, and storage 
- Bachelor-level degree in Engineering, Computing, or Sciences or equivalent
experience 
- Replication: managing replication delay, scaling replication throughput,
and designing resilient systems 
- Configuration: tuning InnoDB, managing memory usage, and tuning file
systems for maximum throughput 
- Reliability: backups under load, failover strategies, and recovery from
replication issues 
- MySQL: familiarity with Percona and Google patches 

FORMAL EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATION:  
. Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Engineering or equivalent
experience 
. Minimum of 4 years of experience as an Operations Database Administrator
and/or Software Engineer responsible for the design and implementation of
data systems 

KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE: 
. Working technical experience with developing, installing, configuring and
supporting multi-terabyte database environments 
. Experience with database platforms, including MySQL, Oracle, Microsoft SQL
Server 
. Experience with emerging 'No-SQL' technologies including MongoDB,
Cassandra 
. Experience with database design applications 
. Strong understanding of relational database structures, theories,
principles, and practices 
. Hands-on experience with business requirements gathering/analysis 
. In-depth technical knowledge of network, PC, and platform operating
systems, including Linux (specifically CentOS) 
. Working technical knowledge of current database software, protocols, and
standards 
. Experience working with or supporting data systems for Internet based
applications 
. Experience programming in Shell, Python, Perl or JAVA 
. Experience with data processing flowcharting techniques 
. Proven project management experience 
. Strong understanding of the organization's goals and objectives 
. Good knowledge of applicable data privacy practices and laws 

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES: 
. Exceptional analytical, conceptual, and problem-solving abilities 
. Strong written and oral communication skills 
. Strong presentation and interpersonal skills 
. Ability to conduct research into database issues, standards, and products 
. Ability to present ideas in user-friendly language 
. Able to prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment 
. Experience working in a team-oriented, collaborative environment 

If you are interested in this job, please submit your RESUME and SALARY
requirements to beau[AT]open-source-staffing.com  

Thank you, 
Beau J. Gould 
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Open Source Staffing 
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