Job Description
We are searching for an OpenEdge DBA for a 6-month contact. The role is fully remote and should extend onwards. This role will be outside IR35.
Core Database Administration:
* Experience with OpenEdge RDBMS versions 11 and 12
* Deep understanding of Progress OpenEdge RDBMS architecture.
* Installation, configuration, and upgrade of OpenEdge environments.
* Database creation, maintenance, and migration.
* Schema management and version control.
Backup and Recovery:
* Implementation of reliable backup and recovery strategies.
* Use of OpenEdge utilities such as probkup, prorest, and dbtool.
* Knowledge of after-imaging and OpenEdge Replication for data protection.
Performance Monitoring and Tuning:
* Experience with performance tuning and query optimization.
* Proactive monitoring of database health using OpenEdge tools (eg, promon, prostrct).
* Identification and resolution of bottlenecks and resource issues.
Security and Access Management:
* Implementation of user authentication and access controls.
* Knowledge of OpenEdge auditing and security features.
* Best practices for securing data at rest and in transit.
Automation and Scripting:
* Scripting skills for task automation (eg, Bash, PowerShell, Python).
* Job scheduling and automation with tools like cron or airflow.
High Availability and Disaster Recovery:
* Setup and management of OpenEdge Replication (Standard and Plus).
* Planning and executing disaster recovery drills.
* Experience with clustering and failover solutions.