Open Query is Hiring/Contracting

Arjen & gang are always looking for skilled and enthusiastic colleagues!

Primarily ongoing part-time contracts with a guaranteed minimum number of hours, as well as an agreed maximum. Yes, we're flexible, but we do take commitments seriously. Applicants mainly in the Australia/New Zealand region right now, but if you're based elsewhere, do talk to us anyway!

Essentials

  • guru level practical skills in MySQL schema/query design, server administration and tuning;
  • expertise with common dev and deployment infrastructure (mainly Linux but also other *nix and Windows);
  • self-motivated, ability to work independently (from anywhere - good Internet access required);
  • excellent written/verbal English.

Being a small company, the range of possible work tasks can be quite diverse, although you are not required to be able to do everything. That said, your application will be more highly regarded if you exhibit a broad range of skills and interests, both directly technical and otherwise.

Desirable abilities

  • freedom to travel without restriction;
  • comfortable public speaker;
  • shell and Perl scripting;
  • C/C++ programming;
  • PHP, Java and other scripting languages.

Range of possible tasks

  • remote and on-site consulting on MySQL and related technologies;
  • development of internal and external supporting tools, documentation;
  • assisting OSS projects with MySQL expertise;
  • speaking and helping out at user groups and conferences;
  • teaching highly interactive Open Query course days for MySQL and related technologies;
  • development of training materials, tutorials, how-tos, short articles, blog posts.

Technologies

  • MySQL
  • Eventum (PHP) issue tracking
  • Drupal 6 (openquery.com.au)
  • WordPress (ourdelta.org)

Detailed applications (resume in plain txt please) to: l e a r n (at) o p e n q u e r y (dot) c o m (dot) a u

Asking questions is encouraged! You want the gig, you "work" for it.