Senior Database Administrator (Informix) - ISP

Hamilton Barnes Associates Limited; Greater London; On-site; GBP 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A global managed services provider seeks a skilled professional to support Informix Database platforms and automate various support activities. With a competitive salary of £100,000 per annum plus on-call allowances, this role demands expertise in Unix/Linux systems administration and relevant programming languages like Python and Java. This is an exciting opportunity to assist customers in transitioning to cloud technologies and ensure the quality of data handling.

Qualifications

• Experience with Informix database, specifically version 11.70 or newer.
• Strong skills in Unix and Linux systems administration.
• Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, Perl, C, and Java.

Responsibilities

• Support Informix Database platforms, including troubleshooting and system performance optimization.
• Participate in 24/7 on-call support as part of a rotation.
• Automate support activities like backups, patching, and script deployments.
• Assist customers in adapting to Cloud technologies and cloud-native Data Services.
• Ensure data quality in terms of storage and processing.

Skills

Informix database (11.70 and newer)

Unix and Linux systems administration

Programming Languages

Tools

Python

Perl

C

Java

Job description

Are you looking for an exciting new opportunity?

Join a privately owned global managed services provider established in 1996, now employing approximately 3,200 people across 11 countries. The organisation delivers deep expertise across six core areas, including cloud, cybersecurity, networks, workplace productivity, digital applications, and data and AI. With a strong mid-market focus, it prioritises understanding real customer challenges and delivering consistent, high-quality service, while maintaining the flexibility to invest in long-term strategies that put people and customers first.

If you would like to learn more about this opportunity, feel free to reach out and apply today!

Responsibilities:

• Supporting Informix Database platforms. This will include, Troubleshooting, Monitoring, Optimization/tuning of system performance, Security, Reporting
• On-Call rota for 24/7 fourth-line support
• Automation of all support activities including backups, patching, and script deployments
• Accompany customers towards Cloud technologies and other cloud-native Data Services
• Ensure the storage, processing, and quality of customer data

Required Skills/Qualifications:

• Informix database (11.70 and newer)
• Unix and Linux systems administration
• Programming Languages such as:Python, Perl, C, Java

Desired Skills/Qualifications:

• Exposure to storage area networks, particularly EMC, IBM, Sun and HP
• Public Cloud Infrastructure deployments (Azure, AWS)
• A working knowledge of Openbet
• Large Informix upgrades and migrations

Salary:

• £100,000 Basic Salary Per Annum + On-Call Allowance