Senior DBA – Sybase

Job description

**Job Summary**

As part of the EP Database Platform team, the Senior DBA – Sybase will own, modernize, and automate mission-critical SAP Sybase ASE environments that power enterprise applications (including fulfilment and distribution management).

You’ll be responsible for availability, performance, security, and observability across large-scale fleets—partnering closely with engineering, architecture, SRE, and application delivery teams.

**Your Impact**

+ Engineer a stable, performant, and secure Sybase platform through rigorous standards, automation, and proactive capacity planning.
+ Drive modernization: version upgrades, patching, hardening, and migration/standardization of legacy instances.
+ Raise the bar on automation and monitoring so issues are prevented or detected early, with measurable SLOs.

**Work with a Winning Team**

As part of a Fortune 50 company and retail leader, your work can change an entire industry.

Our CEO is a forward-thinker when it comes to tech, and with one of Forbes Top 50 CIOs leading the charge, you can come to work knowing you’ll have access to the data, tools, and support that few other companies can offer.

We also know what it takes to create an inclusive culture that supports you.

Our teams are structured around the engineer, giving you the support you need to do your best work.

Since we’ve been in business for over 100 years, we’ve built an excellent track record of growth and success.

There’s peace of mind knowing you have the stability and resources you need to focus on solving tough challenges.

And as you solve these challenges, know you’ll be surrounded by supportive associates with curious minds who listen to you, respect you, and recognize your hard work.

**Innovate in Charlotte**

This position is based at our on-site Tech Hub in Charlotte, North Carolina.

Lowe's Tech Hub is an ultramodern work environment, complete with cutting-edge technology, collaborative workspaces, an on-site barista and Zen Garden, and other perks to enhance your work experience.

**Key Responsibilities**

+ Operate & Optimize Sybase ASE (primarily 16.x+): server configuration, database layout, tempdb strategy, log/space management, partitioning, filegroups/devices, and I/O alignment.
+ Performance tuning—instance, database, and SQL: leverage MDA tables (mon*), sp_sysmon, showplan/statistics, optimizer hints, index design, and workload baselining; remediate regressions and eliminate hotspots.
+ Backup Restore: design/maintain ASE latency monitoring, and regular backup/restore and dump/load, point-in-time.
+ Automation at scale: create reliable runbooks and pipelines using Unix shell (bash/ksh), Python, Ansible, cron/systemd timers, and Git-based CI/CD for schema changes, refreshes, checks, and patching.
+ Monitoring & Observability: build actionable dashboards/alerts (e.g., Prometheus/Grafana); implement health checks, query/lock monitors, and capacity forecasts.
+ Security & Compliance: implement hardening , auditing, least-privilege roles, secrets management, and OS/DB patch governance.
+ Support & Collaboration: provide support in an on-call rotation, lead RCAs, mentor engineers, and align designs with enterprise architecture and standards.

**Minimum Qualifications**

+ 2 years of experience working on project(s) involving the implementation of solutions applying development life cycles (SDLC) through iterative agile development
+ 2 years experience working with any of the following: frontend technologies (user interface/user experience), middleware (microservices and application programming interfaces), database technologies, or DevOps
+ Bachelors in computer science, computer information systems, or related field (or equivalent work experience in lieu of degree) and 2 years of experience in software development or a related field

**Preferred Skills/Education**

+ 2 years of experience writing technical documentation in a software environment and developing and implementing business systems within an organization
+ Administering SAP Sybase ASE in 24×7 production environments.
+ Strong Unix/Linux (RHEL/AIX/Solaris): OS internals, filesystems/LVM, networking, shell scripting.
+ Solid SQL/T-SQL (procedures, triggers, bulk-load, bcp/isql/sqsh) and change control discipline.
+ ASE 16.x deep knowledge (optimizer, parallelism, page/row compression, tempdb strategies).
+ Experience with SAP IQ, ETL integrations, or migrations involving Sybase.
+ Observability at scale (Grafana/Prometheus exporters, log/trace pipelines, SLO/SLA design).
+ Security hardening frameworks (e.g., CIS), LDAP/Kerberos integration, auditing.
+ Exposure to virtualized estates hosting Sybase on Linux.
+ Exposure to SymeticDS

**Benefits**

+ 401k with up to 4.25% match
+ Bi-annual Cash Bonus
+ Discounted Employee Stock Purchase Plan (15% discount of strike price)
+ Tuition-Free Education
+ 10-week Maternity/Parental Leave
+ 10% Associate Discount

For information about our benefit programs and eligibility, please visit

https://talent.lowes.com/us/en/benefits.

**About Lowe’s**

Lowe’s Companies, Inc.

(NYSE: LOW) is a FORTUNE® 100 home improvement company serving approximately 16 million customer transactions a week in the United States.

With total fiscal year 2024 sales of more than $83 billion, Lowe’s operates over 1,700 home improvement stores and employs approximately 300,000 associates.

Based in Mooresville, N.C., Lowe’s supports the communities it serves through programs focused on creating safe, affordable housing, improving community spaces, helping to develop the next generation of skilled trade experts and providing disaster relief to communities in need.

For more information, visit Lowes.com.

_Lowe’s is an equal opportunity employer and administers all personnel practices without regard to race, color, religious creed, sex, gender, age, ancestry, national origin, mental or physical disability or medical condition, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, military or veteran status, genetic information, or any other category protected under federal, state, or local law._

Pay Range: $95,100.00 - $180,700.00 annually Starting rate of pay may vary based on factors including, but not limited to, position offered, location, education, training, and/or experience.

For information regarding our benefit programs and eligibility, please visit https://talent.lowes.com/us/en/benefits.

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