Sybase DBA

Sybase DBA - Contract (Inside IR35) - 6 Months My client a leading global bank are looking for an experienced Sybase DBA to join their team. This role supports mission-critical environments and requires strong expertise in Sybase ASE and Replication Server within fast-paced enterprise settings. Key Responsibilities: Administer, configure, and maintain Sybase ASE and Replication Server environments Perform upgrades, patching, migrations, and platform transitions (RHEL7/8 → RHEL9) Monitor and optimise database performance, resolving bottlenecks, deadlocks, and query issues Manage backup, recovery, and high-availability/DR solutions Provide L2/L3 production support and assist development teams Automate routine tasks and maintain robust documentation and compliance standards Participate in on-call support rotationRequired Skills: 5+ years' Sybase DBA experience (ASE & Replication Server) Strong SQL tuning and performance optimisation expertise Experience supporting 24/7 production environments Solid Unix/Linux and scripting skills Strong troubleshooting, communication, and stakeholder management skillsDesirable: Cloud exposure (Azure or AWS) Automation tools (Python, Ansible) Experience in large financial services environments If you're one of the rare specialists who still has deep expertise in this space-we'd be keen to hear from you. 👉 Apply now to be considered