Sybase DBA Engineer- US

  • Job ID: 51580204
  • Category: Software Engineering
  • Employment Type: Full time

Location: ANY CITY, United States of America

Job Description:

DXC Technology is a leading enterprise technology and innovation partner delivering software, services, and solutions to global enterprises and public sector organizations — helping them harness AI to drive outcomes at a time of exponential change with speed. With deep expertise in Managed Infrastructure Services, Application Modernization, and Industry-Specific Software Solutions, DXC modernizes, secures, and operates some of the world's most complex technology estates.

DXC's Insurance Software and BPS (ISB) helps insurers around the world modernize and run their core operations at scale by combining deep industry expertise, proven software platforms, and innovative AI-driven solutions. A global market leader in core insurance platforms, ISB delivers solutions across policy administration, claims, billing, analytics, and digital engagement supporting Life & Annuity, Property & Casualty, and Specialty insurance markets. You’ll directly shape how the world's leading insurers operate by helping to transform the policy, underwriting, and claims systems that millions of people rely on every day.

Essential Job Functions:

Database Administration & Maintenance

  • Install, configure, upgrade, and patch Sybase ASE, Sybase IQ, and related tools.
  • Perform routine database maintenance tasks such as index rebuilds, statistics updates, and capacity analysis.
  • Monitor and diagnose database performance issues; optimize SQL queries and server configurations.
  • Implement and manage Sybase Replication Server and database replication strategies.

Backup, Recovery & High Availability

  • Develop, implement, and test backup and recovery strategies.
  • Manage recovery procedures including point-in-time recovery and failover processes.
  • Ensure database availability and uptime in accordance with SLA requirements.
  • Design and support clustering, mirroring, and disaster recovery architectures.

Security & Compliance

  • Implement and manage database security, user access, roles, and permissions.
  • Enforce compliance with organizational policies and regulatory requirements.
  • Perform auditing and vulnerability assessments to protect sensitive data.

Development & Support

  • Support developers with SQL tuning, stored procedures, and schema design.
  • Collaborate with application teams to design database objects and optimize data access.
  • Analyze database-related defects and incidents; provide timely resolutions.
  • Participate in on-call rotation for production support.

Monitoring & Automation

  • Set up and maintain database monitoring tools and performance dashboards.
  • Automate routine tasks and maintenance procedures using scripting (Shell, Perl, Python, etc.).
  • Analyze trends to forecast storage, performance, and capacity needs.

Basic Qualifications:

  • 7+ years’ hands on experience as a Sybase DBA (ASE/IQ/Replication Server).
  • Bachelors degree in an IT related field or minimum 7+ years of experience as Sybase DBA
  • Strong knowledge of Sybase ASE architecture, configuration, and internals.
  • Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without requiring sponsorship now or in the future.
  • Solid experience with backup/recovery, disaster recovery, and HA solutions.
  • Expertise in performance tuning (both server-level and SQL-level).
  • Proficiency with Unix/Linux environments and shell scripting.

Other Qualifications:

  • • Advanced degree in a related field is a plus
  • • Relevant certifications or training a plus
  • Experience with cloud deployments (Azure, AWS, or GCP).
  • Familiarity with DevOps practices and CI/CD pipelines.
  • Knowledge of other RDBMS systems (Oracle, SQL Server, PostgreSQL, etc.).
  • Understanding of ETL and large data warehouse environments (Sybase IQ a plus).
  • Knowledge about Sybase Replication Server
  • Has Windows Experience
  • Works with Application Developers in understanding the Project needs and help maintain the Backend DB DDLs for the various functions.
  • Has some windows scripting experience or be able to learn in quickly.

Work Environment

  • Experience supporting 24×7 production environments.
  • If you live within 40 km (25 miles) of a DXC office, you are expected to work onsite at least two days per week.

Compensation at DXC is influenced by an array of factors, including but not limited to the experience, job-related knowledge, skills, competencies, as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements. A reasonable estimate of the current compensation range for this position is $84,400 – $156,800.

Full-time hires are eligible to participate in the DXC benefit program.  DXC offers a comprehensive, flexible, and competitive benefits program which includes, but is not limited to, health, dental, and vision insurance coverage; employee wellness; life and disability insurance; a retirement savings plan, paid holidays, paid time off.

At DXC Technology, we believe strong connections and community are key to our success. Our work model prioritizes in-person collaboration while offering flexibility to support wellbeing, productivity, individual work styles, and life circumstances. We’re committed to fostering an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive.

If you are an applicant from the United States, Guam, or Puerto Rico

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