A Very fast growing International Company is looking for

1. A Senior Database Administrator

1 post available in Cairo Office

1 post available in Alex main offices

Technical Skills Requirements

· Ability to work with others groups to design and implement distributed MySQL architecture that will support operational expectations.

· Three to four years experience supporting MySQL in a Linux/Unix environment.

· Expert knowledge of SQL and writing applications that use MySQL data sources.

· Methods and tools for rapidly exporting and importing to and from MySQL databases.

· Actively administered more than 4 production MySQL 5.0 servers in a high-traffic and distributed OLTP environment, with a mix of masters and slaves replication.

· Have written moderately complex Linux/Unix shell scripts utilizing bult-in shell variables, regular expressions, conditional expressions, functions.

· Working knowledge of Linux/Unix tools such as vi, su, ssh, bash/ksh/csh, perl/awk, snmp/monitoring, crontab, kickstart/netboot

· Strong knowledge and experiences in setting up and administered MySQL replication, Master/Slave and Master/Master. Ability to resolve replication delay and sychronization issues. Ability to design the process to automatically failover to one of the Slaves in the case of Master failure.

· Strong knowledge of MySQL backup, recovery and upgrade procedures.

· Experiences to use existing tools or develop scripts to monitor MySQL such as the health of the MySQL databases and replication delays.

· Strong knowledge of MySQL performance tuning at the MySQL server configuration level as well as SQL tuning.

· 24x7 production on-call support.

We do prefer:

· BSc in computer engineering or related field.

· Proven track experience in similar position.

· Appropriate Certifications are a plus.

Qualifications:

·3+ years experience as an instructor / consultant in the database field
·Excellent written and verbal communication skills
·Deep understanding of MySQL
·Language skills: C/C++ / Java / PHP/ Perl / Python
·Ability to handle multiple concurrent activities and have a flexible positive attitude
·Must be an experienced, motivated, self-starter who is willing to work in an entrepreneurial environment
·Significant travel is required (approximately 50%)
·Expertise with in-memory databases and other high-performance alternatives
·Working knowledge with other DBMS including Oracle RAC, Sybase, Informix, PostgreSQL, Pervasive, Times Ten and Caché is a plus
·Working knowledge of application and web servers such as WebLogic, WebSphere, JBoss, Apache Tomcat is a plus
·Working knowledge of J2EE/LAMP stacks (EJB, JSP, ASP, Servlets, JNDI, XML/XSL) to implement a distributed n-tier object system is a plus
·Experience under Windows, Linux, Solaris, UNIX
Job Code : oss/mysql/901

The MySQL DBA must have:

• Ability to work with others groups to design and implement distributed MySQL architecture that will support operational expectations.
• Two to three years experience supporting MySQL in a Linux/Unix environment
• Expert knowledge of SQL and writing applications that use MySQL data sources
• Methods and tools for rapidly exporting and importing to and from MySQL databases.
• Actively administered more than 10 production MySQL 5.0 servers in a high-traffic and distributed OLTP environment, with a mix of masters and slaves replication.
• Have written moderately complex Linux/Unix shell scripts utilizing bult-in shell variables, regular expressions, conditional expressions, functions.
• Working knowledge of Linux/Unix tools such as vi, su, ssh, bash/ksh/csh, perl/awk, snmp/monitoring, crontab, kickstart/netboot
• Strong knowledge and experiences in setting up and administered MySQL replication, Master/Slave and Master/Master. . Ability to resolve replication delay and sychronization issues. Ability to design the process to automatically failover to one of the Slaves in the case of Master failure.
• Strong knowledge of MySQL backup, recovery and upgrade procedures.
• Experiences to use existing tools or develop scripts to monitor MySQL such as the health of the MySQL databases and replication delays.
• Strong knowledge of MySQL performance tuning at the MySQL server configuration level as well as SQL tuning.
• 24x7 production on-call support

We desire the MySQL DBA to also have:
• B.S. Degree or equivalent work experience
• Linux/Unix system administration
• SAN Storage Administration
• Oracle Database Administration or Development
• PL/SQL
• TOAD for MySQL

Please Note:
- This is a 5-6 month contract that MUST be performed onsite in San Diego, no exceptions
- Non-local candidates will be considered, however, interview flights are only reimbursed if hired.


To Apply:
- Please send your resume to NextGen@ascendiente rtainment. com
- Be sure to add “MySQL DBA” in the subject line
- Indicate when you would be able to start

Other Skills Requirements

• Excellent command of English (spoken & written).

· Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Dynamic, quick learner, leader, passionate about technology and eager to learn.
• Strong analysis capabilities and problem solving.
• Excellent presentation and management skills.
• Excellent documentation skills.
• Self Organized.

· Ability to follow standards.

• Ability to work in team and deliver tasks under strict deadlines.

2. Web Graphic designer (WGD) in Alexandria and Cairo Branches

Technical skills:

• Mastering the current tools that are necessary to produce and implement your solutions. tools are primarily digital, This includes things as QuarkXpress, Adobe InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, Acrobat, Dreamweaver, and Flash.
• Ability to produce visual solutions including advertising campaigns, book covers, magazines, posters, Newsletters, corporate communications and websites.
• Creative flair, up-to-date knowledge of industry software and a professional approach to time, costs and deadlines.
• Experience in HTML and CSS.
• Experience in JavaScript and AJAX.

Job Description:

• Producing visual solutions including advertising campaigns, book covers, magazines, posters, Newsletters, corporate communications and websites.
• keeping abreast of developments in IT, particularly design programmes such as Quark Xpress, FreeHand, Illustrator, Photoshop, 3D Studio, Acrobat, Director, Dreamweaver and Flash.
• Working as part of a team with developers, other designers and web developers.
• Thinking creatively to produce new ideas and concepts.
• Using innovation to redefine a design brief within the constraints of cost and time.
• Presenting finalized ideas and concepts to managers.
• Contributing ideas and design artwork to the overall brief.
• Meeting managers to discuss the business objectives and requirements of the job.
• Interpreting the company's business needs and developing a concept to suit their purpose.
• Estimating time taken to complete work and providing quotes for managers.
• Developing design briefs by gathering information and data through research.

3. A Senior Software Developer C# (Desktop App.) to join Cairo Office

Technical Skills Requirements

· 3+ years of professional experience in C#.

· Strong experience with .Net Framework is a must.

· Strong knowledge of Object Oriented Programming concepts.

Would be nice to have:

· Experience with XML, XSD.

· Experience with GDI+, Windows Forms.

· Custom Control Development experience.

· Experience with UML diagram concepts and tools.

· Background in Design Patterns and software architecture.

· Background in Software Development Lifecycle.

· Background in Configuration Control methodologies and tools such as Visual Source Safe and Team Foundation Server.

We do prefer:

· BSc in computer engineering or related field.

· Proven track experience in similar position.

· Appropriate Certifications are a plus.

Other Skills Requirements

• Excellent command of English (spoken & written).

· Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Dynamic, quick learner, leader, passionate about technology and eager to learn.
• Strong analysis capabilities and problem solving.
• Excellent presentation and management skills.
• Excellent documentation skills.
• Self Organized.

· Ability to follow standards.

• Ability to work in team and deliver tasks under strict deadlines.

4. Customer Service agents

We are currently seeking committed and enthusiastic English Speaking Customer Service Assistants, also other languages are required (German - French - Japanese).

Role Summary

Your daily duties will involve, but are not necessarily limited to, answering general customer email enquiries and liaising with other departments and our suppliers to ensure that customer enquiries are dealt with smoothly and efficiently, ensuring that our customers enjoy the experience of shopping with the Book Depository.

Skills

The role would suit a well motivated graduate, who is flexible, computer literate, and who possesses excellent spoken and written English. Knowledge of Microsoft Outlook Express and Microsoft Excel software packages would be a big advantage. Good interpersonal skills are also required. You may be required to undertake shift work. This is an ideal role for a customer focused individual who takes pride in helping people and looks for satisfaction from their role.

General Rules

· All correspondences should be in English.

· For more information call 03-5221088 or Cairo Number. Put the phone numbers that Heba and Badran can answer

To Apply

· Only qualified candidates should apply by uploading their C.V. (with a recent photo) and cover letter in the application Page: http://www.bookdepo sitory.co. uk/careers/

· (Don't reply to this email)

We offer a very competitive salary and the opportunity to work for a professional and rapidly expanding company.