Job Description
Bangalore | Hybrid Office
Why You
Are you an experienced Sybase DBA based in Bangalore Do you have experience working in large critical environments, maintaining as well as designing and deploying new Sybase databases which are performant, secure, and recoverable Can you manage incident resolutions and develop solutions to mitigate risks Could you provide technical guidance and insight to Pythian's customers If you Love Your Data™ and enjoy solving complex technical problems and want to Love your career then this could be the job for you!
What will you be doing
Continuously review capacity and predictive reports to efficiently allocate system resources and future capacity.
Install, upgrade and patch multiple versions of Sybase ASE.
Manage incident responses, documenting and developing solutions to mitigate
Backup and recovery skills (analysis, strategies, and options) and implementation (scripts, automation, verification).
Working to tune SQL to ensure minimal resource consumption, optimal data access, and response times.
Ensure that database security and compliance standards are adhered to.
Coordinate database maintenance requirements and schedules with application support teams.
Automating database tasks for continuous service improvement
Communicate with Pythian's customers to articulate database issues and drive the resolution process.
You will need to participate in on-call duties and provide senior level expertise in troubleshooting and resolving database issues.
What do we need from you
This is a 'wish list' If you are interested in this role but not sure if your skills and experience are exactly what we're looking for, please do apply, we'd love to hear from you! There will be plenty of opportunities to learn new skills and contribute to the Team and Customers needs and grow with Pythian. While we realise you might not have everything to be the successful candidate for the Sybase DBA job you will likely have skills such as
Senior SME level knowledge as a Sybase DBA with extensive experience in large and critical environments using Sybase ASE, Sybase 16, and Replication Server.
Experience in Sybase Replication Server, high availability, and disaster recovery solutions.
Good understanding of Unix/Linux environments
Shell Script and Perl Scripting ability
Solid SQL and T-SQL skills.
Knowledgeable of Cloud Technologies and work within private/public cloud environments would be a plus
What do you get in return
Love your career:Competitive total rewards package with excellent take-home salaries, shifted work time bonus and an annual bonus plan!
Love your development:Hone your skills or learn new ones with a minimum 0.6 Lakh INR. annual training allowance 2 paid professional development days, attend conferences, become certified, whatever you like!
Love your work/life balance: 3 weeks of paid time off and flexible working hours. All you need is a stable internet connection!
Love your workspace: We give you all the equipment you need to work from home including a laptop with your choice of OS, with 0.3 lakh INR. budget to personalize your work environment!
Love your community:Blog during work hours take a day off and volunteer for your favorite charity.
For over 25 years Pythian has excelled at helping businesses use their data and cloud to transform how they compete and win in this ever-changing environment by delivering advanced on-prem, hybrid, cloud, and multi-cloud solutions to solve the toughest data challenges faster and better than anyone else. Pythian is growing and has moved into a new office at Smartworks Vaishnavi Tech Park in Bangalore! If you are Sybase DBA live in Bangalore love your data™ and want to love your career then join us!
Disclaimer
For this job, an equivalent combination of education and experience, which results in demonstrated ability to apply skills will also be considered.
Pythian is an equal-opportunity employer and welcomes applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.
The successful applicant will need to fulfill the requirements necessary to obtain a background check.
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in their country of residence permanently- Pythian will not relocate, sponsor, or file petitions of any kind on behalf of a foreign worker to gain a work visa, become a permanent resident based on a permanent job offer, or to otherwise obtain authorization to work.
Love Your Data™ is a registered trademark of Pythian Services Inc.
.INR values are approximate at CAD to INR exchange rate Feb 2026
No recruitment agencies
5.00-10.00 Years
Why You
Are you an experienced Sybase DBA based in Bangalore Do you have experience working in large critical environments, maintaining as well as designing and deploying new Sybase databases which are performant, secure, and recoverable Can you manage incident resolutions and develop solutions to mitigate risks Could you provide technical guidance and insight to Pythian's customers If you Love Your Data™ and enjoy solving complex technical problems and want to Love your career then this could be the job for you!
What will you be doing
Continuously review capacity and predictive reports to efficiently allocate system resources and future capacity.
Install, upgrade and patch multiple versions of Sybase ASE.
Manage incident responses, documenting and developing solutions to mitigate
Backup and recovery skills (analysis, strategies, and options) and implementation (scripts, automation, verification).
Working to tune SQL to ensure minimal resource consumption, optimal data access, and response times.
Ensure that database security and compliance standards are adhered to.
Coordinate database maintenance requirements and schedules with application support teams.
Automating database tasks for continuous service improvement
Communicate with Pythian's customers to articulate database issues and drive the resolution process.
You will need to participate in on-call duties and provide senior level expertise in troubleshooting and resolving database issues.
What do we need from you
This is a 'wish list' If you are interested in this role but not sure if your skills and experience are exactly what we're looking for, please do apply, we'd love to hear from you! There will be plenty of opportunities to learn new skills and contribute to the Team and Customers needs and grow with Pythian. While we realise you might not have everything to be the successful candidate for the Sybase DBA job you will likely have skills such as
Senior SME level knowledge as a Sybase DBA with extensive experience in large and critical environments using Sybase ASE, Sybase 16, and Replication Server.
Experience in Sybase Replication Server, high availability, and disaster recovery solutions.
Good understanding of Unix/Linux environments
Shell Script and Perl Scripting ability
Solid SQL and T-SQL skills.
Knowledgeable of Cloud Technologies and work within private/public cloud environments would be a plus
What do you get in return
Love your career:Competitive total rewards package with excellent take-home salaries, shifted work time bonus and an annual bonus plan!
Love your development:Hone your skills or learn new ones with a minimum 0.6 Lakh INR. annual training allowance 2 paid professional development days, attend conferences, become certified, whatever you like!
Love your work/life balance: 3 weeks of paid time off and flexible working hours. All you need is a stable internet connection!
Love your workspace: We give you all the equipment you need to work from home including a laptop with your choice of OS, with 0.3 lakh INR. budget to personalize your work environment!
Love your community:Blog during work hours take a day off and volunteer for your favorite charity.
For over 25 years Pythian has excelled at helping businesses use their data and cloud to transform how they compete and win in this ever-changing environment by delivering advanced on-prem, hybrid, cloud, and multi-cloud solutions to solve the toughest data challenges faster and better than anyone else. Pythian is growing and has moved into a new office at Smartworks Vaishnavi Tech Park in Bangalore! If you are Sybase DBA live in Bangalore love your data™ and want to love your career then join us!
Disclaimer
For this job, an equivalent combination of education and experience, which results in demonstrated ability to apply skills will also be considered.
Pythian is an equal-opportunity employer and welcomes applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.
The successful applicant will need to fulfill the requirements necessary to obtain a background check.
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in their country of residence permanently- Pythian will not relocate, sponsor, or file petitions of any kind on behalf of a foreign worker to gain a work visa, become a permanent resident based on a permanent job offer, or to otherwise obtain authorization to work.
Love Your Data™ is a registered trademark of Pythian Services Inc.
.INR values are approximate at CAD to INR exchange rate Feb 2026
No recruitment agencies
5.00-10.00 Years
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Sybase Database Administrator position is now open for candidates interested in the Database Administrator sector. This role in Bengaluru offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Database Administrator is a plus.
