From owner-freebsd-jobs@FreeBSD.ORG Thu Aug 21 15:55:04 2008 Return-Path: Delivered-To: freebsd-jobs@freebsd.org Received: from mx1.freebsd.org (mx1.freebsd.org [IPv6:2001:4f8:fff6::34]) by hub.freebsd.org (Postfix) with ESMTP id D6883106566B for ; Thu, 21 Aug 2008 15:55:04 +0000 (UTC) (envelope-from gabe@prometheusresearch.com) Received: from an-out-0708.google.com (an-out-0708.google.com [209.85.132.241]) by mx1.freebsd.org (Postfix) with ESMTP id 98C4E8FC20 for ; Thu, 21 Aug 2008 15:55:04 +0000 (UTC) (envelope-from gabe@prometheusresearch.com) Received: by an-out-0708.google.com with SMTP id b33so9250ana.13 for ; Thu, 21 Aug 2008 08:55:03 -0700 (PDT) Received: by 10.100.41.4 with SMTP id o4mr2075473ano.7.1219334103569; Thu, 21 Aug 2008 08:55:03 -0700 (PDT) Received: from ?192.168.1.142? ( [76.194.87.193]) by mx.google.com with ESMTPS id 15sm141293wrl.25.2008.08.21.08.55.02 (version=TLSv1/SSLv3 cipher=RC4-MD5); Thu, 21 Aug 2008 08:55:03 -0700 (PDT) Message-Id: <3F504028-4800-449C-9418-A7DDB71B5999@prometheusresearch.com> From: Joyce Gabrielle To: freebsd-jobs@freebsd.org Mime-Version: 1.0 (Apple Message framework v928.1) Date: Thu, 21 Aug 2008 11:55:02 -0400 X-Mailer: Apple Mail (2.928.1) X-Mailman-Approved-At: Thu, 21 Aug 2008 17:04:03 +0000 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=US-ASCII; format=flowed; delsp=yes Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit X-Content-Filtered-By: Mailman/MimeDel 2.1.5 Subject: System Programmer Job Post to FreeBSD Job List X-BeenThere: freebsd-jobs@freebsd.org X-Mailman-Version: 2.1.5 Precedence: list List-Id: Jobs offered and sought List-Unsubscribe: , List-Archive: List-Post: List-Help: List-Subscribe: , X-List-Received-Date: Thu, 21 Aug 2008 15:55:04 -0000 Systems Programmer (Python/PostgreSQL) We are looking for an experienced systems programmer to write Python scripts that will aid the lead sysadmin with ongoing maintenance and system monitoring. As a member of this team, you will be supporting a multi-site application used by academic medical researchers throughout North America. Qualifications Required: * Strong written communication * Three or more years of Python programming experience * Three or more years of UN*X (ideally, FreeBSD) system administration experience * Experience with regression tests and thinking through failure points in software * Experience with bug tracking and revision control (e.g., Subversion and Trac) Qualifications Desired (from most to least preferred): * One or more years of PostgreSQL database configuration experience * Experience with remote development practices * Solid understanding of security practices (we deal with personal health information and biomedical research data) * Understanding of disaster recovery planning and recovery procedures * Experience dealing with remote development groups (over IRC) * Experience with biomedical research * Familiarity with virtualization software (one growth opportunity we envision for this role involves virtualization of the application) The admin team works remotely throughout the U.S., so the ideal candidate would have the opportunity to telecommute as well. In this position, you would have the opportunity to work with an experienced and dedicated development team. Compensation is commensurate with experience. To apply, send a resume and cover letter to: employment@prometheusresearch.com About our Company: Prometheus Research, LLC, builds, delivers, and supports informatics systems and tools that enable dynamic scientific collaboration. The company's software portfolio is built upon core open source projects, many developed in-house by prominent OSS contributors, and in conjunction with the Python programming language and the PostgreSQL relational database. We value integrity, curiosity, and determination. We are looking for exceptionally talented, bright individuals who want to be part of a remarkable team. We offer an informal work environment, flexible work schedules, and competitive compensation packages. We are dedicated to learning and to professional growth. The hierarchy is relatively flat, and responsibilities quickly increase to match abilities. We are engaged in our work, and we expect it to bring high value to our clients and have a major affect on the practice of research. Our main offices are located in downtown New Haven, CT, near Yale University, restaurants and shopping. Strong public transportation includes local bus service and regional commuter and Amtrak rail lines that reach New York, NY and Boston, MA. Prometheus is an Equal Opportunity Employer.