Sybase DBA - Contract (Inside IR35) - 6 Months
My client a leading global bank are looking for an experienced Sybase DBA to join their team. This role supports mission-critical environments and requires strong expertise in Sybase ASE and Replication Server within fast-paced enterprise settings.
Key Responsibilities:
Administer, configure, and maintain Sybase ASE and Replication Server environments
Perform upgrades, patching, migrations, and platform transitions (RHEL7/8 → RHEL9)
Monitor and optimise database performance, resolving bottlenecks, deadlocks, and query issues
Manage backup, recovery, and high-availability/DR solutions
Provide L2/L3 production support and assist development teams
Automate routine tasks and maintain robust documentation and compliance standards
Participate in on-call support rotationRequired Skills:
5+ years' Sybase DBA experience (ASE & Replication Server)
Strong SQL tuning and performance optimisation expertise
Experience supporting 24/7 production environments
Solid Unix/Linux and scripting skills
Strong troubleshooting, communication, and stakeholder management skillsDesirable:
Cloud exposure (Azure or AWS)
Automation tools (Python, Ansible)
Experience in large financial services environments
If you're one of the rare specialists who still has deep expertise in this space-we'd be keen to hear from you.
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