January 10, 2008 at 11:35 am
It seemed to me these days every DBA job I applied had the following requirements.
Database development and support for our entire product suite
Managing SQL code (stored procedures, triggers, database scripts) to implement business logic and database maintenance
Database performance tuning, troubleshooting
Participation in the design and implementation of a data access layer
Database administration tasks for development and client environments
Qualifications
3-7 years experience with SQL Server 2000/2005 designing databases and implementing database applications (transactional and/or data warehouse)
Experience with SQL Server Analysis Services, and/or SQL Server Reporting Services
Very good knowledge of T-SQL and Microsoft database tools
Experience with database administration in a development environment
Experience with distributed applications, C#, NET
To me part of it is a DBA + Developer + Data Architect position. Is it most companies want to hire someone that can do DBA/Developer/Data Architect to save money?
January 10, 2008 at 11:44 am
I have seen even longer lists, but it does not mean that they want them ALL. Put Or between the lines, not AND.
If you posess about 7 out of these 10 qualities, you are good to go.
January 10, 2008 at 12:40 pm
Yeah, that list seems a bit light. I'd ball park it. If you're close, go for it. Unless it specifically states something like "Extensive expertise with MDX" or some other statement that you think indicates a strong preference for a technology that you may not be that familiar with, or interested in, get close and send in your resume.
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January 10, 2008 at 1:08 pm
Or - it's a "red herring posting" and someone in the recruiting business is trying to cast a wide net....
That being said - it seems to be leaning towards the "development DBA" type of position (not quite into the Architect bucket, but yes - heading there).
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January 15, 2008 at 7:28 am
I hate red herring postings. It seems all they want is the names & addresses of potential contractors and they ignore the needs/wants of the person actually looking for the job.
In my experience, the two most important parts of the job description is the "REQUIRED" list and the # of years of experience requested. The rest always seems to be gravy. And if the posting doesn't separate out "REQUIRED" and "PREFERRED", then you should re-exam the position very closely.
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