YellowJacket Software (YJS)
http://www.yellowjacketsoftware.com , an innovator in providing cutting-edge, complex trading applications for the Weather Derivatives marketplace, is currently seeking a highly-motivated, top-notch candidate for a MySQL Database Administrator (DBA) position.
This position will primarily involve setting up, maintaining and tuning a production MySQL database running on multiple Linux servers serving needs of both our internal and external customer-facing systems.
You must posses a great deal of initiative, creativity and problem solving ability as you will have technical responsibility over a product that supports the trading of several $billion/yr of financial contracts.
YJS is committed to quality, innovation and customer support. YJS hires exceptional people and provides an environment where the best minds can do their best work. You will be joining a team of MIT alumni that has experience in bringing complex trading systems to market. The right candidate will be expected to uphold the highest software engineering standards. Excellence in a team environment is critical.
Qualifications:
* At least 4 years experience with relational database systems.
* At least 2 years experience with production MySQL installations, including experience with:
* Replication and failover
* Performance tuning
* Linux systems
* Shell scripting to automate database maintenance and problem notification
* Excellent interpersonal communications skills.
* A vision for the future, and a desire to make a difference.
* MS or BS degree in CS or similar.
* Experience running a production Unix server a plus.
* Experience using or developing financial trading applications a plus
YellowJacket Software has offices in New York City and Southern California. It is preferred that the candidate be located in one of these metro areas. Part-time and offsite work is a possibility.
For more information, please contact
jobs@yellowjacketsoftware.com