Ingres Database Administrator (DBA)

Permanent
Cape Town
Posted 1 year ago

Join a leading IT Managed Services Company, as an Ingres Database Administrator. We’re seeking a talented professional to play a pivotal role in supporting and enhancing our client’s database environment.

 

The Role:

As an Ingres DBA, you’ll be at the forefront of managing multiple Ingres database instances, ensuring seamless operations, and contributing to the growth of our client’s application universe.

 

Your responsibilities will include:

  • Supporting the operation of Ingres database instances, implementing minor enhancements, and ensuring changes in production databases are reflected in DEV/UAT databases.
  • Providing knowledge transfer and assistance to the 2nd line support team on database issues.
  • Supporting the custom database data distribution solution.
  • Participating in a 24×7 3-person 3rd line on-call support rota.
  • Engaging in Linux shell scripting.
  • Offering 3rd line support for the client’s application universe.
  • Supporting Ingres application running on HPUX and Linux post-platform migration.
  • Developing enhancements to Ingres Screens.
  • Conducting Ingres Database backup and recovery.
  • Performance monitoring and database tuning.

 

Key Attributes:

To thrive in this role, you should possess the following:

 

  • DevOps experience and familiarity with application servers.
  • Ability to collaborate with global teams.
  • Understanding of ITIL v3, ISO 20000, and ISO27000.
  • Proficiency with Agile CI/CD toolsets (e.g., JIRA, Bamboo, Confluence, Jenkins, etc.).
  • Self-starter mentality with the capability to operate without constant supervision.
  • A grasp of Data Architecture’s role in supporting business processes.
  • Strong collaboration skills across functional teams.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills to promote the DBA’s position in support of sound database structures, data governance, and corporate strategies.
  • Strong analytical skills, SQL/Oracle/Ingres database query writing, and effective problem-solving abilities.
  • Multitasking and prioritization skills.

 

Expert Knowledge:

 

  • Ingres Database Admin
  • Ingres Database enhancements
  • Unix
  • Linux

 

Intermediate Knowledge:

 

  • Oracle Exadata administration
  • Backup/recovery using RMAN
  • PL/SQL coding background
  • Logical and physical data models
  • Partitioning

 

Additional Knowledge:

 

  • Knowledge of Oracle RAC, Cluster Resource software, and Oracle 12C features.

 

Deadline for applications is 2023/12/30

For more information, call Nova Buchan on 073 393 9731 or send your CV to  Nova@capitaledgerecruitment.co.za

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