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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