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MySQL DBA / Java Developer - Boston Area
Posted by: David Schulman
Date: November 21, 2005 03:02PM

Careers at Soliloquy Learning

Are you seeking a challenging and rewarding career? Do you think that helping kids
learn to read is more important than what you are doing now? If you want to work
on software that really matters, Soliloquy Learning is the place for you.
Using our software, children acquire essential reading skills that will prepare them
for lifelong learning. Our strategy is simple: we recruit the best and the brightest
and encourage them to build world class software on robust pedagogical foundations.
Our award-winning Reading Assistant has been shipping since 2003 and is in daily
use by thousands of students in hundreds of schools across the country.
We are about to expand into the home market and are looking to hire a MySQL DBA/Java Developer.

• Can you design a database schema that can support more than 100,000 users?
• Can you architect a database layer that will allow millions of children’s
recordings to be stored and retrieved in milliseconds?
• Can you design a system that will scale along with our growing customer base?

We are looking for MySQL database gurus who can also help design our Java database
layer to support a growing number of people using our interactive reading applications.

Responsibilities include:

• Maintain, modify and improve database schemas of current products.
• Design and develop database schemas for new products.
• Plan data center MySQL installation.
• Optimize MySQL database performance.
• Establish mechanisms for data backup, restore of database.
• Monitor database performance and create automated load testing tools.
• Maintain Java business logic packages that act as a layer between
Application Server and the database.

Abilities include:

• Strong written and communication skills
• Problem solving
• Keeping current on new database technologies
• Create project schedules and meet project deadlines

Qualifications include:

• 5+ years Java development
• 5+ years experience with MySQL design, installation, configuration and management
• Experience with application servers particularly Apache Tomcat
• BS in Computer Science or equivalent
• Demonstrated experience with database performance tuning and capacity planning.

We are also looking for a number of other key people. See our web site for details:
http://www.soliloquylearning.com. Soliloquy Learning offers comprehensive benefits
including competitive salaries, equity participation and the opportunity to work in a
fast-paced, fun, team-oriented environment where attending a child’s soccer game is
as important as making a release date.

Send your resume today to careers@soliloquylearning.com with the position title in
the subject line. Don’t miss this opportunity to make a difference in the lives of
millions of children.

Note for Recruiters & Agents: We do not accept unsolicited resumes or applications
from recruiters, placement firms, agents, headhunters, or other representatives; the
positions above are open only to qualified individuals applying directly.

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