Sr Software Engineer - SQL, Sybase & Linux Ge
Chicago, IL

Job Description

Role Summary:The Senior Software Engineer has responsibilities extending to the design and development of software within the P&L. This role is software designing and development as well as testing. Will work on frontend and backend, object oriented analysis and design and working with web services ( SQL, REST/Soap/ WSDL).

Essential Responsibilities: Design, build and maintenance of our Linux server environments across product releases

Ensure availability and performance of Sybase database environments that support multiple critical applications.

Ensure associated hardware resources are optimally allocated to the database servers.

Proactively monitor the database environments to ensure secure services with minimum downtime.

Provide trend analysis and database documentation / reports to management team to enable them to make informed decisions regarding resource management and availability of the systems.

Troubleshoot and problem solve issues related to the Sybase environments.

Responsible for improvement and maintenance of the databases to include patching and upgrades.

Responsible for implementation and release of database changes to support the application development teams in both the development and production environments.

Perform migration of database components from/to DEV, QA, and Production in support of Development teams.

Review vendor database requirements & recommendations, and implement optimal and secure solutions.

Must be able to work independently and collaboratively across multiple teams

Qualifications/Requirements: Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering or related computer field

5+ year's experience developing software for complex systems or computerized products

Experience with Sybase database

Experience in Database Deployment, tuning, development, testing

Expertise in Linux (BASH) scripting languages

Experience installing, configuring, and maintaining server

Familiarity with storage systems

U.S. (Country) Specific Qualifications:

Must be legally authorized to work in the United States full-time

Must be willing to work in our Chicago, IL facility full-time

Must submit application for employment through gecareers.com (or COS if internal) to be considered

Must be 18 years of age or older

Must be willing to take a drug test as part of the selection process

Must be willing to submit to a background investigation, including for example, verification of your past employment, criminal history, and educational background

Desired Characteristics: Masters Degree in Computer Science, Engineering or related computer field

Cloud environments such as AWS database Services would be plus

Sybase database administration

Experience in/with the following: design, setup, installation, and implementation of databases in large scale environments; routine database maintenance including backups, restores, re-indexing, integrity checks, jobs, alerts, processes, etc.

Experience with SQL coding and SQL tuning for optimum performance of queries

Experience with Sybase on Linux would be a plus

Being self-sufficiency and using initiative working on database-related projects

Implementing and documenting database processes such as component migration, failover, and disaster recovery models Demonstrated knowledge of:

Database design principles, practices and methods

Security/permission standards

Database Encryption techniques

Database query tools

SQL tuning; database indexing

Database disaster recovery techniques

Database replication Evidence of:

Certificates from recognized programs that indicate mastery of Sybase tools and techniques.

Effective verbal and written communication skills.

About Us:

GE (NYSE:GE) drives the world forward by tackling its biggest challenges. By combining world-class engineering with software and analytics, GE helps the world work more efficiently, reliably, and safely. GE people are global, diverse and dedicated, operating with the highest integrity and passion to fulfill GE's mission and deliver for our customers. www.ge.com

GE offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, gender (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, veteran status or any other characteristics protected by law.

Additional Eligibility Qualifications:GE will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen (as applicable).Additional Locations:United States;Illinois;Chicago;