Blutic is seeking an experienced Database Administrator proficient in Sybase and MS SQL Server to manage database design, maintenance, configuration, and high-availability operations. The ideal candidate will support large development teams, ensure 24x7 system uptime, and implement security controls for PHI/PII data compliance. This role requires expertise in performance tuning, backup/recovery, along with the ability to provide rotational on-call support.
This is a 100% remote opportunity.
Roles & Responsibilities:
Core Database Administration
- Administer, install, migrate, patch, and maintain Sybase and MS SQL Server databases in development, test, and production environments.
- Perform backup/recovery, high-availability setups (AlwaysOn, Replication, Log Shipping, Clustering), and disaster recovery planning.
- Monitor and optimize database performance through indexing, statistics, query tuning, and partitioning.
- Troubleshoot deadlocks, replication issues, and log shipping for both Sybase and MS SQL Server.
- Manage security controls, user permissions, roles, and compliance (PHI/PII, corporate/legal guidelines).
- Strong working experience in creating, modifying tables, Index (Cluster/Non-Cluster), Developed Different Maintenance Plans for database monitoring, table partitioning.
- Good understanding of Indexes, Statistics and Postgres
Operational Support
- Provide 24x7 rotational support (including weekends) for critical Tier-1/Tier-2 systems.
- Monitor database activity using third-party tools (e.g., Autosys) and resolve issues proactively.
- Analyze Sybase/SQL Server logs and application logs for anomalies.
- Familiarity with Postgres
- Implement best practices for database security, archiving, and access controls
Collaboration & Documentation
- Partner with development teams for impact analysis of changes.
- Document database environments, processes, and technical/management workflows.
- Strong communication skills to work with IT teams, business stakeholders, and peers.
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field.
- 5+ years in IT, with Sybase and MS SQL DBA experience.
- Experience supporting 24x7 high-availability systems.
- Proficiency in:
- Sybase: Replication, Log Shipping, Physical Database Support.
- SQL Server: AlwaysOn, Performance Tuning, Windows Patching.
- Knowledge of scheduling tools (e.g., Autosys).
