Senior OpenEdge Database Administrator

The Legends Agency; Cape Town; Remote; ZAR 800,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading database management organization is seeking a Senior Database Administrator to oversee multiple customer deployments and ensure high availability. The role requires extensive experience with OpenEdge databases, excellent problem-solving skills, and the ability to provide support across different platforms. Join a senior team dedicated to innovative database solutions and customer success.

Benefits

Opportunity to work with senior OpenEdge team

Innovative work environment

Valuation of expertise and ideas

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience with OpenEdge databases.
• 2+ years of experience with Pro2 Replication in LAN and WAN.
• Fluent in English with excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Act as the Primary Database Administrator for multiple customer deployments.
• Provide 7x12 on-call support for database-related issues.
• Troubleshoot and resolve technical OpenEdge database challenges.

Skills

OpenEdge database management

Pro2 Replication

UNIX/Linux

Windows platforms

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Tools

Shell scripting

Progress SQL92

MS SQL Server

Oracle DB

Job description

About the job Senior OpenEdge Database Administrator

Job Advertisement: Senior Database Administrator (Remote)

We are bold, forward-thinking innovators who create solutions that matter. As a Senior Database Administrator, you will play a critical role in ensuring the success of our customers' business continuity and high availability policies. Joining our Managed DBA Service group means becoming part of a team that leads the industry in OpenEdge database management.

What Youll Do:

• Act as the Primary Database Administrator for multiple customer deployments.
• Provide 7x12 on-call support for database-related issues.
• Troubleshoot and resolve technical OpenEdge database challenges.
• Generate monthly performance and activity reports for clients.
• Execute backend project tasks, including:
  • Database Health Checks.
  • Implementation of OpenEdge Database Features such as OE Replication, TDE, and Auditing.
  • Platform migrations and upgrades for deployed environments.
  • Maintenance tasks like Dump and Load, implementing After Imaging, and more.

What Were Looking For:

• At least 10 years of experience with OpenEdge databases.
• Minimum 2 years of experience with Pro2 Replication in LAN and WAN environments.
• Expertise in UNIX/Linux and Windows platforms, including shell scripting.
• Strong problem-solving skills and a passion for helping customers resolve technical issues.
• Familiarity with various problem analysis and troubleshooting methodologies.
• Excellent communication skills, fluent in English.

Bonus Skills (Optional but Preferred):

• Experience as a remote OpenEdge DBA or OpenEdge consultant.
• Knowledge of JDK/JRE frameworks and Tomcat implementations.
• Familiarity with Progress SQL92 and middleware solutions like DataServers for MSSQL or Oracle.
• Hands-on experience with n-tier environments involving both Progress Classic AppServer and PASOE.
• Working knowledge of MS SQL Server and Oracle DB.

Whats in It for You?

• A chance to work with the most senior team in the OpenEdge ecosystem.
• The opportunity to contribute to the best-managed database service in the industry.
• An innovative environment where your expertise and ideas are valued.

If you have the drive to help customers succeed and the skills to manage critical database systems, we want to hear from you!

Apply today to become part of our exceptional team.