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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;
About Ge
General Electric is a high-tech industrial company engaged in energy, healthcare, and transportation.