Teradata DBA / Teradata Database Administrator

BCforward
Jacksonville, FL, United States
6 days ago

Role details

Contract type
Temporary contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience level
Expert
Experience required
10 years minimum
Compensation
$111,072.0
Working hours
Regular working hours
Job source

Tech stack

Agile Methodology CA Workload Automation Ae Bash Shell Cloud Computing Databases System Configuration Data Warehousing Relational Databases Disaster Recovery Perl (Programming Language) Apache Hadoop Job Control Language (JCL)
+9 more
Rexx (Programming Language) Interactive System Productivity Facility (ISPF) Job Scheduling Korn Shell Ansible SQL Databases Teradata SQL Scripting Data Storage Management

Job description

  • Perform Application DBA functions including DDL creation, SQL scripting, problem analysis, change deployments, and on-call rotation support.
  • Design, develop, implement, document, and support automated DBA processes using Teradata and Unix/Linux scripting.
  • Support multiple Teradata environments including development/UAT, disaster recovery, and enterprise data warehouse production.
  • Implement and administer access controls aligned with corporate security standards and policies.
  • Support mainframe administrative functions including archive processing and job scheduling.
  • Manage, design, document, and consult on storage management, archive, restore, backup, and disaster recovery practices.
  • Partner with application project teams to implement database changes for large initiatives and BAU work.
  • Complete assigned training, attend team meetings, and adhere to internal DBA processes and tools.
  • Provide weekly written status reports to management and work independently with minimal supervision.

Requirements

We are seeking a Teradata Database Administrator to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in Teradata administration, automation with Unix/Linux scripting, and mainframe integration and a proven ability to design, implement, and support scalable, secure, and resilient enterprise data environments., * 10+ years of Teradata DBA experience with exposure to Teradata V17.20 or higher.

  • Advanced knowledge of Teradata RDBMS at physical and logical levels.
  • Proficiency with Teradata tools: Teradata Studio, TDWM, BTEQ, ARCMAIN, FASTLOAD, MLOAD, TPUMP, TPT, DBQL, and PDCR.
  • Working knowledge of Viewpoint, Teradata Data Mover, and Teradata BAR technology.
  • Unix/Linux scripting skills in KSH, Bash, and Perl for automation.
  • Experience with mainframe interfaces and execution: TDP, JCL, TSO, ISPF, FICON, and NDM.
  • Familiarity with Teradata system setup utilities including GDO, DBSControl, and Multitool.
  • Knowledge of QueryGrid, DSA, Teradata Server components, NPARC, and TASM.
  • Experience with enterprise schedulers such as CA-7 and AutoSys.
  • Understanding of replication technologies including GoldenGate.

Preferred Skills:

  • REXX scripting exposure.
  • Familiarity with Hadoop and cloud concepts and technologies.
  • Experience with project and change management solutions and automation tools such as Agile, Remedy, and Ansible.

Benefits & conditions

  • Competitive compensation and benefits.
  • Opportunities for growth with global clients.
  • A supportive, inclusive culture that values innovation and people.
  • Exposure to cutting-edge technologies and projects.

About the company

BCforward is a leading global IT consulting and workforce solutions firm providing services and support to Fortune 500 and government clients. Founded in 1998, BCforward has grown with our customers needs into a full-service business solutions provider. With delivery centers and offices across North America and India, we take pride in building long-term relationships and delivering excellence through innovation, collaboration, and integrity.

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