Description
We are searching for an OpenEdge DBA for a 6-month contact. The role is fully remote and should extend onwards. This role will be outside IR35.
Core Database Administration:
- Experience with OpenEdge RDBMS versions 11 and 12
- Deep understanding of Progress OpenEdge RDBMS architecture.
- Installation, configuration, and upgrade of OpenEdge environments.
- Database creation, maintenance, and migration.
- Schema management and version control.
Backup and Recovery:
- Implementation of reliable backup and recovery strategies.
- Use of OpenEdge utilities such as probkup, prorest, and dbtool.
- Knowledge of after-imaging and OpenEdge Replication for data protection.
Performance Monitoring and Tuning:
- Experience with performance tuning and query optimization.
- Proactive monitoring of database health using OpenEdge tools (eg, promon, prostrct).
- Identification and resolution of bottlenecks and resource issues.
Security and Access Management:
- Implementation of user authentication and access controls.
- Knowledge of OpenEdge auditing and security features.
- Best practices for securing data at rest and in transit.
Automation and Scripting:
- Scripting skills for task automation (eg, Bash, PowerShell, Python).
- Job scheduling and automation with tools like cron or airflow.
High Availability and Disaster Recovery:
- Setup and management of OpenEdge Replication (Standard and Plus).
- Planning and executing disaster recovery drills.
- Experience with clustering and failover solutions.