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Company Name: YUPRO Placement

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About this Position

We are seeking a skilled General Database Engineer to join our team in a hybrid work environment. In this role, you will provide support and guidance to the Application team, install, tune, and implement DBMS installations, and ensure systems are running optimally. You will be responsible for maintaining database programs, troubleshooting, and making proactive recommendations for system improvements. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Database Engineer to work with technologies such as SAP ASE/Sybase, Redis, Postgres, and Linux, while contributing to the success of the team and the organization.

Job Responsibilities

Provide guidance and support to the Application team for database management.
Install, tune, implement, and upgrade DBMS installations.
Write and deploy SQL patches to ensure system stability.
Process work accurately and in a timely manner, with attention to detail and urgency.
Proactively recommend system improvements based on performance data.
Collate, prepare, and present statistical information for internal and external use.
Write and maintain database programs to handle database traffic and ensure smooth operation.
Design and implement new databases based on company and user needs.
Continuously monitor databases and related systems to ensure high functionality.
Write support programs and scripts for deployment, operation, and problem resolution.
Troubleshoot platform-specific performance issues and resolve problems related to database functionality.
Debug existing database scripts and programs to ensure efficiency.
Review daily, weekly, and monthly database reports to ensure peak performance.

Skills/Requirements

Required Experience:
- Expertise in the installation, upgrade, and patching of different components in SAP ASE/Sybase, Redis, and Postgres.
- Experience with replication setup, troubleshooting, and failovers.
- Experience monitoring system logs, work processes, disk space, and more.
- Ability to ensure production uptime service levels (backup, recovery, performance tuning, and security).
- Strong experience with schema creation, deployment, and maintenance.
- Knowledge of Disaster Recovery setup and maintenance.
- Automation skills using shell-script, Python, Ansible, Go, etc.
- Performance and tuning expertise, with a focus on query analysis and monitoring.
Preferred Skills:
- Experience with financial systems is a plus.
- Strong communication skills, especially with stakeholders and managers.
Technical Skills:
- Linux-based environment expertise (mandatory).
- SAP ASE/Sybase knowledge is a must.
- Experience with scripting (Python, Shell, Ansible) is highly valued.
Experience Level: Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in database administration and engineering.

Additional Information

Hybrid work environment (3 days onsite, 2 days remote).
Contract position with potential for extension.

Pay/Salary Range

$85-$90hr

YUPRO Placement is the nation’s leading skills-first placement firm, placing and promoting historically overlooked talent into permanent hire, apprenticeship, and contract job assignments. We represent clients who support skills-first inclusive hiring practices. YUPRO Placement is an equal opportunity employer.

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At YUPRO Placement, we're on the lookout for an enthusiastic Database Engineer to join our dynamic team in Alpharetta, Georgia. In this hybrid role, you'll get to flex your skills while working closely with our Application team to ensure our databases run seamlessly. Imagine installing, tuning, and implementing various DBMS installations while gaining hands-on experience with technologies like SAP ASE/Sybase, Redis, Postgres, and Linux. Your keen eye for detail will empower you to maintain our database programs, troubleshoot issues, and recommend innovative improvements based on real performance data. If you enjoy diving into database intricacies and want to contribute to a company that values inclusivity and diverse backgrounds, this is the place for you! In this position, you'll also prepare statistical information for internal use, debug existing scripts for efficiency, and design new databases tailored to our company's needs. The diverse responsibilities you'll take on are not only crucial for our success, but they are also a great chance to learn and grow in your career. With a competitive pay rate of $85-$90 per hour, alongside the flexibility of a hybrid work schedule, you can create a work-life balance that suits you. If you’re a pro with at least 5 years in database administration and engineering, we’d love to see you thrive at YUPRO Placement. Let’s champion inclusive hiring together!

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What are the main responsibilities of a Database Engineer at YUPRO Placement?

As a Database Engineer at YUPRO Placement, you will primarily provide support and guidance to the Application team for database management, install and upgrade DBMS installations, write and deploy SQL patches, and recommend system improvements. You will also be involved in designing new databases, troubleshooting performance issues, and monitoring systems to ensure optimal performance.