Progress Database Administrator

We are the leading provider of worldwide smart end-to-end supply chain & logistics, enabling the flow of trade across the globe. Our comprehensive range of products and services covers every link of the integrated supply chain – from maritime and inland terminals to marine services and industrial parks as well as technology-driven customer solutions.

A Database Administrator has specialized knowledge and skills in managing database systems. They will be instrumental in maintaining the stability, security, and optimal performance of critical databases. Their ability to collaborate with the DBA team and other IT departments will contribute significantly to the success of IT projects and the overall efficiency of DP World’s database environment. 

 

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Design, configure, and deploy new Progress OpenEdge environments across various stages of the development lifecycle, including Dev, QA, UAT, sandbox, and production; Ensure all environments are consistently built and aligned with organizational standards and best practices, supporting both operational stability and project agility
• Implement schema changes and database modifications in alignment with change management protocols, ensuring rigorous control, proper documentation, and minimal disruption to business operations; Work closely with development and application teams to assess impact, coordinate rollout, and validate successful deployment of changes
• Monitor production and replication environments using OpenEdge Management, Graylog (including setup and configuration), and other observability tools; Establish automated alerting for system failures and performance anomalies to enable proactive issue resolution; Perform routine database maintenance activities such as re-indexing, index rebuilds, dump and load operations, integrity checks, and patching to sustain system health and performance
• Install, configure, and manage Progress OpenEdge 11 and 12, including PASOE, across multiple operating systems such as RHEL 7/8/9, HP-UX, and Windows; Partner with the Linux and infrastructure teams to troubleshoot platform-specific performance issues, optimize configurations, and ensure the reliability and scalability of the database environment
• Conduct performance benchmarking and ongoing trend analysis to track database behavior, capacity utilization, and key system metrics; Stay current with emerging technologies—including database versions, operating systems, scripting frameworks, and failover strategies—to continuously improve and modernize the platform
• Identify and implement automation opportunities across all aspects of database management to reduce manual effort, increase consistency, and improve overall efficiency; Evaluate and recommend new database technologies and tools that align with business needs and future growth
• Install and configure Apache HTTP Server and Apache Tomcat where necessary to support Progress environments and related application components; Maintain thorough documentation of all configurations, processes, and repeatable tasks to ensure operational continuity and support knowledge transfer within the team
• Support the DP World database infrastructure as directed by the DBA Manager
• Work closely with Infrastructure, Application and Development teams on projects, migrations, upgrades, tuning, architecture, code management and other activities
• Ensure systems maintenance, support, installations, upgrades, performance monitoring and storage administration is carried out with minimum disruption to the operations team
• Assess current and projected database performance then recommend and perform changes and enhancements.
• Ensure maximum availability of database systems and minimum disruption due to change - planned or otherwise
• Participate in an out-of-hours on-call rota
• Maintain knowledge of trends, developments, and best practices in database and related technology
• Evaluate and recommend new database technologies
• Perform other duties as assigned

 

QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Mathematics or a related field required
• At least eight years of related experience required OR a combination of equivalent professional training and certifications may be accepted
• Extensive experience in upgrading Progress v11 to v12 with PASOE
• Strong technical background with a proven ability to analyze complex issues and deliver effective, pragmatic solutions in high-pressure environments
• Extensive experience managing Progress OpenEdge, including administration, performance tuning, and environment setup across development and production tiers
• Proven expertise in PASOE (Progress Application Server for OpenEdge), man