Sybase Database Administrator

Sybase Database Administrator (Contract)

Duration: 12 Months (Possibility for extension)

Location: Bromley/Hybrid (3 days per week on site)

Rate: A highly competitive Umbrella Day Rate is available for suitable candidates

Role Profile

We are a leading player in the Investment Banking sector, committed to delivering excellence through innovative solutions and cutting-edge technology. Our EMEA Sybase team is expanding, and we are on the lookout for a skilled Sybase Database Administrator (DBA) to join us on a contract basis. If you thrive in high-stakes environments and have a passion for database management, we want to hear from you!

Key Responsibilities:

• Installing, configuring, and maintaining Sybase ASE and Replication Server environments.
• Managing database upgrades, patching, migrations, and version lifecycle activities.
• Overseeing platform migrations from RHEL7/8 to RHEL9.
• Implementing and managing database security, roles, permissions, and auditing.
• Monitoring database environments to identify and resolve performance bottlenecks.
• Optimizing SQL queries, indexes, server configurations, and resource allocation.
• Diagnosing and resolving blocking, deadlocks, contention, and execution plan issues.
• Maintaining and improving backup and recovery strategies using Sybase Backup Server.
• Supporting high-availability and replication architectures, including DR environments.
• Conducting regular recovery testing and ensuring compliance with DR procedures.
• Providing L2/L3 support for production and non-production database incidents and requests.
• Collaborating with development and application teams on schema changes, data insights, and integration.
• Creating and maintaining automation scripts for routine tasks.
• Participating in an on-call rotation to provide out-of-hours support for critical production systems.
• Developing and maintaining detailed documentation for configurations, processes, and operational procedures.
• Ensuring all database environments comply with security, governance, and compliance standards.
• Supporting internal and external audits with necessary evidence and reporting.

Skills and Experience:

• Hands-on experience as a Sybase DBA in enterprise environments.
• Deep expertise in Sybase ASE administration, tuning, troubleshooting, and configuration.
• Strong experience with Sybase Replication Server.
• Advanced SQL skills, including query tuning and a solid understanding of execution plans.
• Proven experience supporting high-availability, 24/7 production environments.
• Proficiency with Unix/Linux systems and shell scripting.
• Strong analytical, diagnostic, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently in a contract role with minimal supervision.
• Excellent communication skills, comfortable engaging with senior management, application support, developers, and fellow technologists.
• Experience with cloud platforms (Azure, AWS) or database migration projects.
• Familiarity with other database technologies such as SQL Server and/or Oracle.
• Experience in the large-scale financial services enterprise sector.
• Exposure to automation tools (Python, Ansible) and DevOps practices.

Candidates will need to show evidence of the above in their CV in order to be considered.

If you feel you have the skills and experience and want to hear more about this role 'apply now' to declare your interest in this opportunity with our client. Your application will be observed by our dedicated team.

We will respond to all successful applicants ASAP however, please be advised that we will always look to contact you further from this time should we need further applicants or if other opportunities arise relevant to your skillset.

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As part of our standard hiring process to manage risk, please note background screening checks will be conducted on all hires before commencing employment.

We use generative AI tools to support our candidate screening process. This helps us ensure a fair, consistent, and efficient experience for all applicants. Rest assured, all final decisions are made by our hiring team, and your application will be reviewed with care and attention.