avi@geac.UUCP (11/05/87)
Full-Time Position Available: Data Communications Programmer Analyst Company: Geac Computers Inc., Markham, Ontario The Environmnet: The candidate will join the communications group which is part of the Information Utility project, the building of a distributed system supporting integrated library applications. The communication is based on IEEE 802.3 local area network and OSI protocols for long haul communications. System distribution is built over the TCP/IP protocol set with future evolution to the OSI. We try to minimize development by integrating existing communications products. Components of the system include: the Unix operating system, INGRES relational database management system, implementation is in C. The hardware includes a VAX 8650 with Ultrix 2.0, Sun 3/50 and 3/160 with an 802.3 LAN. The environment is stimulating and provides a good opportunity for learning. We work with university professors who provide consulting for us. The place and atmosphere are casual. Required Education and Experience: o B.Sc. in computer science or equivalent background. o Three years experience in design and development of data communications protocols. Required Knowledge: 1. UNIX BSD or Ultrix 2. C language 3. TCP/IP protocol suite 4. software development methodology Short Term Responsibilities: 1. Installation and evaluation of X.25 products for a VAX 8650 with Ultrix 2.0. 2. Installation and evaluation of 802.3 (Ethernet) asynchronous terminal servers supported under VAX 8650 Ultrix 2.0, and Local Area Network network management tools. 3. Given a defined architecture, implementation of a distribution platform based on the TCP/IP protocol suite. 4. Documentation of products developed/integrated. Send a resume to the undersigned. -- Avi Schonbach [ mnetor, yetti, utgpu] ! geac ! avi Geac Computers 350 Steelcase Road West, Markham, Ontario, CANADA, L3R 1B3 (416) 475-0525 ext 3269