Senior System Administrator - Database and Storage

Senior SAP ASE Database Administrator (On-Call Duty)

Location:Poland (European Technology Center) – Hybrid or On-siteContract Type:B2B Contract via Subcontracting CompanyWork Mode:On-Call Duty (with standard hours and off-hours availability as required)

About the Client

Our client is a leading German company at the forefront of the telecommunications and IT services industry. With a strong focus on innovation, the company delivers cutting-edge solutions in web hosting, cloud computing, and internet services. As part of its strategic growth, the client is launching a new European Technology Center in Poland to enhance operational excellence across Europe.

Project Overview

You will join a long-term project as a Senior SAP ASE Database Administrator, playing a key role in maintaining, monitoring, and optimizing large-scale database environments. The position includes responsibility for on-call support duties, database performance tuning, and future platform migration initiatives from Solaris/Spark to x86 systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Administer and maintain SAP ASE (Sybase) databases

• Monitor system performance and resolve operational issues (using Prometheus, CheckMK)

• Manage replication, integration, and backup servers

• Implement and maintain automated backup and monitoring tools

• Support future migrations from Solaris/Spark to Linux/x86 platforms

• Develop and maintain scripts (Bash, Python, Perl) for automation and issue resolution

• Collaborate closely with a skilled team of system and database administrators

• Participate in on-call duty rotations to ensure system availability

Technology Stack

• Databases: SAP ASE (Sybase), PostgreSQL, MariaDB

• Monitoring: Prometheus, CheckMK

• Operating Systems: Linux, Solaris

• Scripting: Bash, Perl, Python

• Others: Replication Server, Component Integration Services, Backup Server

Requirements

Must-Have Skills:

• Proven experience administering large-scale SAP ASE (Sybase) databases

• In-depth knowledge of:

  • Replication Server

  • Component Integration Services

  • Backup Server

• Hands-on experience with database performance tuning and monitoring tools

• Proficiency in Unix/Linux systems (Solaris and Linux)

• Scripting capabilities in Bash, Python, or Perl

• Basic familiarity with PostgreSQL or MariaDB

• Understanding of configuration management and automation principles

• English proficiency at B2 level

Nice to Have:

• German language skills

Team Structure

• 3x System Administrators (Solaris, Linux, VMware, FC Storage, SDS) – Senior-level

• 2x Database Administrators (SAP ASE, PostgreSQL, MariaDB)

Why Join?

• Long-term project (4–5 years+) with strategic tech evolution

• Opportunity to transition into PostgreSQL DB administration in the future

• Work in a high-impact role with modern tools and a highly skilled international team

• Be part of a growing European Technology Center