Progress Database Administrator

About Position:

We are looking for an experienced Progress Database Administrator (DBA) with 58 years of experience to manage, maintain, and optimize database environments. The role involves handling QAD database systems, ensuring system performance, and supporting cloud-based operations in a 24/7 environment.

• Role: Progress Database Administrator
• Location: Pune
• Experience: 5 to 8 years
• Job Type: Full Time Employment

What You'll Do:

• Monitor database and system performance and recommend improvements
• Perform root cause analysis for system issues and implement preventive measures
• Handle system downtime and performance degradation on priority
• Maintain and monitor cloud-based database environments (24/7 support model)
• Create, test, and maintain backup and recovery plans
• Automate and script routine database tasks using Python/Bash
• Document processes, SOPs, and deployment instructions
• Coordinate with customers and internal teams for issue resolution
• Support change management and deployment activities (CAB coordination)
• Monitor database health and generate performance reports
• Implement best practices for database administration and optimization

Expertise You'll Bring:

• 58 years of experience as a Database Administrator
• Strong expertise in Progress Database (must have)
• Experience with SQL Server, MySQL, MariaDB, AWS RDS
• Knowledge of Linux and Windows environments
• Scripting experience using Python and Bash
• Familiarity with MongoDB (advantageous)
• Strong troubleshooting and logical problem-solving skills
• Experience working in 24/7 support environments
• Good understanding of software development lifecycle
• Strong communication skills to interact with technical and non-technical stakeholders

Benefits:

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Culture focused on talent development with quarterly growth opportunities and company-sponsored higher education and certifications
• Opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies
• Employee engagement initiatives such as project parties, flexible work hours, and Long Service awards
• Annual health check-ups
• Insurance coverage: group term life, personal accident, and Mediclaim hospitalization for self, spouse, two children, and parents

Values-Driven, People-Centric & Inclusive Work Environment:

Persistent is dedicated to fostering diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We invite applications from all qualified individuals, including those with disabilities, and regardless of gender or gender preference. We welcome diverse candidates from all backgrounds.

• We support hybrid work and flexible hours to fit diverse lifestyles.
• Our office is accessibility-friendly, with ergonomic setups and assistive technologies to support employees with physical disabilities.
• If you are a person with disabilities and have specific requirements, please inform us during the application process or at any time during your employment

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