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Senior Sybase Database Administrator

TATA Consultancy Services LimitedSt. Louis, MO🇺🇸United StatesPosted Sep 26, 2026

Why This Role Stands Out

Advance your career with TATA Consultancy Services Limited as a Senior Sybase Database Administrator, enjoying a competitive salary and the flexibility of a hybrid work model. This role offers significant growth potential for experienced Sybase professionals seeking to deepen their expertise in high-impact environments. You'll thrive here if you possess strong Sybase ASE and Replication Server skills and a passion for robust database management.

Quick Overview

Salary
$100k - $130k/yr
Seniority
Mid Senior
Work mode
Hybrid
Location
St. Louis, MO, United States
Posted
1 week ago
ShellPerlPython

Job Description

Job Description
Must Have Technical/Functional Skills
• Strong hands-on experience as a Sybase ASE DBA (typically 5–10+ years depending on role level) 
• Solid expertise in Sybase Replication Server administration and troubleshooting 
• In-depth knowledge of ASE architecture (engines, caches, devices, segments, tempdb) 
• Experience with performance tuning, query optimization, and monitoring tools 
• Proficiency in backup/recovery, DR planning, and HA implementations 
• Good understanding of UNIX/Linux operating systems and shell scripting 
• Experience with capacity planning, database growth analysis, and storage management 
• Familiarity with change management, release management, and ITIL processes 
• Ability to analyze logs, error messages, and system tables to identify root causes 
• Exposure to automation using shell/Perl/Python scripts is a plus 
• Strong communication skills and ability to work with cross functional teams 
• Banking, financial services, or mission critical production environment experience preferred 
Roles & Responsibilities
• Install, configure, and upgrade Sybase ASE and Sybase Replication Server across development, test, UAT, and production environments 
• Perform database administration activities including creation, configuration, patching, and environment setup 
• Manage Replication Server (RS) topology, subscriptions, routes, and connections between primary and replicate databases 
• Monitor database and replication health; proactively address performance bottlenecks, latency, and replication failures 
• Tune ASE performance (memory, cache, tempdb, I/O, query optimization, statistics) 
• Handle backup and recovery strategies using dump/load utilities; perform regular DR and restore testing 
• Troubleshoot replication issues such as DSI/SQM errors, latency, missing transactions, and data inconsistency 
• Manage HA/DR solutions such as Failover, warm standby, and logical standby databases 
• Apply security best practices including user management, roles, permissions, auditing, and password policies 
• Coordinate with application, infrastructure, and support teams during deployments, outages, and performance incidents 
• Prepare and maintain operational documentation, runbooks, and SOPs 
• Participate in 24x7 support, on-call rotations, and incident/problem management 
• Support database migrations, upgrades, and consolidation initiatives 
• Ensure compliance with internal standards, SLAs, and regulatory requirements 
Salary Range: $100,000 - $130,000 a year
TCS Employee Benefits Summary:
Discretionary Annual Incentive.
Comprehensive Medical Coverage: Medical & Health, Dental & Vision, Disability Planning & Insurance, Pet Insurance Plans.
Family Support: Maternal & Parental Leaves.
Insurance Options: Auto & Home Insurance, Identity Theft Protection.
Convenience & Professional Growth: Commuter Benefits & Certification & amp; Training Reimbursement.
Time Off: Vacation, Time Off, Sick Leave & Holidays.
Legal & Financial Assistance: Legal Assistance, 401K Plan, Performance Bonus, College Fund, Student Loan Refinancing.

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