Sybase ASE DBA: Performance, HA & Linux Expert

Infosys South Africa; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 600 000 - 800 000; Full time

Job summary

A technology services provider is seeking a skilled Sybase Specialist in Johannesburg. The candidate will manage Sybase ASE installations, ensure high performance through tuning, and support critical applications. Required skills include Sybase ASE administration (15.7 and 16.0), strong Linux knowledge, and solid scripting skills. Ideal candidates will have 5+ years of relevant experience and a bachelor's degree. This position offers opportunities to lead migration projects and engage in database maintenance, incident management, and security operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in Sybase ASE administration and support.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and collaboration abilities.

Responsibilities

• Install, configure, and maintain Sybase ASE on Linux platforms.
• Optimize indexes, stored procedures, and queries for maximum efficiency.
• Monitor database health and resolve issues using various tools.
• Perform backups, disaster recovery, and database maintenance tasks.
• Implement security measures and manage Sybase ASE rights.
• Develop T-SQL objects and lead migration projects.
• Manage high availability solutions and provide application support.

Skills

Sybase ASE 15.7

Sybase ASE 16.0

Linux administration

Shell scripting

Performance tuning

Monitoring

Database maintenance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in computer science or IT

Tools

Azure DevOps

Subversion

Git

PowerShell

MongoDB

PostgreSQL

MySQL/MariaDB

Hadoop

Job description

A technology services provider is seeking a skilled Sybase Specialist in Johannesburg. The candidate will manage Sybase ASE installations, ensure high performance through tuning, and support critical applications. Required skills include Sybase ASE administration (15.7 and 16.0), strong Linux knowledge, and solid scripting skills. Ideal candidates will have 5+ years of relevant experience and a bachelor's degree. This position offers opportunities to lead migration projects and engage in database maintenance, incident management, and security operations.