Senior Sybase Database Administrator Engineer

Overview

Senior Sybase Database Administrator Engineer

Category: Software Development/ Engineering

Main location: United States, Virginia, Reston

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Employment Type: Full Time

Position

Description:

CGI has an immediate need for a Senior Sybase Database Administrator Engineer to join our team. This is an exciting opportunity to work in a fast-paced team environment supporting one of the largest customers. We take an innovative approach to supporting our client, working side-by-side in an agile environment using emerging technologies.

We partner with 15 of the top 20 banks globally, and our top 10 banking clients have worked with us for an average of 26 years!. This role is located at a client site in Reston, VA. A hybrid working model is acceptable.

Your future duties and responsibilities:

The Senior Sybase Database Administrator Engineer is responsible for the design, administration, support, and optimization of mission-critical Sybase database environments supporting enterprise applications. This role involves hands-on database administration across on-premises and AWS cloud platforms, automation of database operations, and high-availability and replication support.

In addition to database responsibilities, the role contributes to system-level application development activities, including analysis, design, development, unit testing, and defect resolution throughout the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC). The position works closely with internal stakeholders, providing consulting services and technical expertise while supporting multiple concurrent initiatives in a hybrid work environment.

Required qualifications to be successful in this role:

• 10+ years of hands-on experience in Sybase database administration
• 10+ years of software development experience across relevant platforms
• Extensive hands-on experience administering Sybase ASE (Adaptive Server Enterprise) and Sybase Transact-SQL
• Strong background supporting Sybase databases in Linux environments, both on-premises and within AWS cloud
• Experience with database upgrades, migrations, and version management across multiple Linux platforms in AWS
• Expertise in high availability (HA) configurations, replication setup, performance tuning, and complex troubleshooting
• Proficiency with Auto Sys scheduling, RBAC, and database encryption
• Hands-on experience automating database operations using Unix shell scripting and Python
• Strong experience automating backup, monitoring, and configuration processes in AWS cloud environments
• Production support experience for large-scale, business-critical systems
• Solid understanding of the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC)
• Working knowledge of development technologies such as Java/J2EE, EJB, ASP, Power Builder, C/C++, SQL, Oracle, Sybase, MQ Series, Visual Basic, CGI, and Windows/NT
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and attention-to-detail skills
• Excellent communication, time management, and technical presentation abilities
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and projects simultaneously
• Comfortable providing consulting and advisory services to internal customers and stakeholders

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field.

CGI is required by law in some jurisdictions to include a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role. The determination of this range includes various factors not limited to skill set, level, experience, relevant training, and licensure and certifications. To support the ability to reward for merit-based performance, CGI typically does not hire individuals at or near the top of the range for their role.

Compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range for this role in the U.S. is $85,100.00 - $.

CGI's benefits are offered to eligible professionals on their first day of employment to include:
Competitive compensation, Comprehensive insurance options, Matching contributions through the 401(k) plan and the share purchase plan, Paid time off for vacation, holidays, and sick time, Paid parental leave, Learning…