Position Summary
We are seeking an experienced Application DBA with specialized expertise in SAP environments. You will manage, maintain, and optimize SAP databases to ensure high performance, reliability, and security. This role requires a deep understanding of database systems, SAP applications, and best practices to support critical business processes.
Responsibilities
- Database Administration: Manage SAP databases (HANA, Oracle, or others) including installation, configuration, upgrades, and patch management.
- Performance Optimization: Monitor and tune the performance of SAP databases, applications, and queries to meet SLAs and optimize resource utilization.
- Backup & Recovery: Develop and maintain database backup and recovery procedures. Ensure data integrity and availability in the event of failure or disaster.
- Database Security: Implement and enforce database security policies and procedures, including access control and encryption, to protect sensitive SAP data.
- Troubleshooting: Identify, analyze, and resolve complex database-related issues within SAP applications in a timely manner.
- Collaboration: Work closely with SAP Basis, development, and infrastructure teams to support database requirements for application development and maintenance.
- Automation: Develop scripts and automation to streamline database management tasks, including performance monitoring, tuning, and maintenance activities.
- Capacity Planning: Monitor database growth and plan for future scalability needs. Provide recommendations on hardware, storage, and system improvements.
- Documentation: Maintain detailed documentation of all database environments, configurations, processes, and procedures.
- Compliance: Ensure databases comply with relevant regulations and industry standards, including GDPR, SOX, and HIPAA.
Qualifications
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
- Experience:
- 5+ years of experience in database administration with a focus on SAP environments.
- Hands-on experience with SAP HANA, Oracle, or other relevant databases.
- Experience with database backup/recovery tools, replication, and disaster recovery solutions.
- Solid understanding of SAP Basis administration.
- Skills:
- Proficiency in SQL, PL/SQL, and database scripting.
- Strong understanding of database performance tuning, query optimization, and indexing.
- Familiarity with operating systems such as Linux and Windows.
- Excellent problem-solving skills with a detail-oriented mindset.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and handle multiple projects simultaneously.
Location: Remote or hybrid option"Salary ranges provided are for informational purposes only and may vary depending on factors such as experience, qualifications, and geographic location. The final salary offer will be determined based on your skills and understanding of the role requirements."This job description may not be inclusive of all assigned responsibilities, or aspects of the job described, and may be amended anytime at the sole discretion of the Employer. Responsibilities are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.
This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an "at will" relationship. Effectual Inc. is an EEO employer and does not discriminate on the basis of any protected classification in its hiring, promoting, or any other job-related opportunity.
