Sybase DBA - Contract Role

JR United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Sybase L3 Specialist to join their dynamic team in London. This role involves working with Sybase ASE and Replication Server, focusing on database management, performance tuning, and troubleshooting. The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced environment, demonstrating strong problem-solving skills and effective communication with end users. With a contract duration of 12 months and the potential for extension, this position offers a fantastic opportunity to contribute to critical projects while enhancing your expertise in database technologies. If you are passionate about delivering quality solutions and ensuring a positive customer experience, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Strong experience with Sybase ASE and Replication Server.
• Ability to troubleshoot and resolve database issues effectively.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and troubleshoot Replication Server and database performance.
• Engage in problem-solving and proactive teamwork to ensure quality.

Skills

Sybase ASE 12.5

Replication Server 12.6

Database Backup and Recovery

Performance Tuning

Troubleshooting

Effective Communication

Job description

Job Description: Sybase L3 Specialist

Organization: K&K Talents GmbH, an international recruiting agency providing technical resources across Europe since 1993, is hiring for a client in the UK.

Position: Sybase L3 Specialist

Location: London, UK (3 days onsite per week)

Duration: 12 months with possible extension

Project Type: Inside IR35

Mandatory: External keystore (HSM)

Responsibilities and Duties

1. Work with ASE 12.5 and above, and Replication Server 12.6 and above.
2. Create Devices, Databases, Segments.
3. Perform database and log backups.
4. Recover suspect databases and refresh databases in replication and non-replication environments.
5. Handle job failures, troubleshoot database errors, and perform performance tuning.
6. Monitor and troubleshoot Replication Server, including configuration checks, thread management, device capacity, logs, and service restarts.
7. Maintain order and quality in tasks, work effectively under pressure.
8. Engage in problem solving, multitasking, and proactive teamwork.
9. Communicate effectively with end users, both spoken and written in English.
10. Develop understanding of business requirements quickly.
11. Support on-call escalations, perform root cause analysis, and resolve tickets within SLAs.
12. Adhere to quality standards, regulatory requirements, and company policies.
13. Contribute to knowledge base updates, train new staff, and coach analysts.
14. Ensure positive customer experience through first call resolution and minimal case reopens.