You will support mission-critical Linux-based platforms within enterprise infrastructure providing hands-on database administration and production support for systems such as IBM Sterling File Gateway IBM Connect:Direct and BMC Control-M in a high-availability environment with on-call responsibilities and regular maintenance activities
Your tasks:
Install configure and maintain Oracle PostgreSQL and MS SQL databases
Perform database patching upgrades and lifecycle management
Execute backup restore and recovery validation procedures
Troubleshoot and tune database performance issues
Manage database capacity planning and optimization
Analyze and resolve production incidents related to databases
Contribute to root cause analysis for incidents
Perform log analysis on database and Linux levels
Stabilize systems after releases and changes
Participate in major incident bridges
Collaborate with Linux and application teams
Troubleshoot interactions between database application and OS layers
Validate database health and availability
Execute production changes during maintenance windows including weekends
Perform pre and post change validations
Provide risk assessment input for database changes
Participate in on call rota and out of hours support
Requirements
5 years of experience as DBA in production environments
Strong knowledge of Linux RHEL
Hands on experience with Oracle PostgreSQL and MS SQL
Experience supporting mission critical systems
Strong troubleshooting skills under pressure
Experience with backup and recovery
Experience with replication and high availability solutions
Experience in performance tuning
Experience with log analysis
Openness to work hybrid from our client office 6 days a month
Nice to have:
Shell scripting or basic automation skills
Experience with IBM Sterling File Gateway
Experience with IBM Connect Direct
Experience with BMC Control-M
Experience in financial services or regulated environments
Experience supporting batch or file transfer platforms
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Employment Type : Contract Experience: years Vacancy: 1