BlueChip Technologies is a leading business application firm focused exclusively on assisting organizations in planning, designing, implementing and operating business application solutions and strategies that are central to creating and maintaining a competitive business advantage.
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As part of our continuous transformation, we are seeking Project Execution Engineer (Unix & Database) to join our team.
This role is ideal for a hands-on engineer with strong expertise in UNIX/Linux systems and enterprise database management, who is passionate about performance, reliability, and operational excellence in mission-critical environments.
Key Responsibilities
Administer, configure and support UNIX/Linux server environments across production and project platforms.
Manage and maintain enterprise databases, ensuring optimal performance, availability, and security.
Perform database installation, configuration, patching, upgrades, and routine maintenance.
Monitor system and database performance, identify bottlenecks, and implement tuning and optimization strategies.
Troubleshoot and resolve complex issues across UNIX systems and database platforms.
Implement and maintain high availability, replication, and disaster recovery solutionsfor supported databases.
Ensure databases and systems comply with internal policies, security standards, and regulatory requirements.
Support application teams with database provisioning, query optimization, and performance tuning.
Automate routine system and database tasks using scripting (e.g., Shell, Python).
Maintain system and database health checks, logs, and proactive monitoring to ensure uptime and reliability.
Execute incident response, root cause analysis, and corrective actions for system or database failures.
Develop and maintain technical documentation, standard operating procedures, and system configurations.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support deployments, migrations, and system improvements.
Qualifications & Requirements
Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
Minimum of 5 years’ hands-on experience in UNIX/Linux system administration and database engineering.
Strong expertise in UNIX/Linux environments (e.g., AIX, Solaris, or Linux distributions).
Proven experience managing at least two enterprise databases (e.g., Oracle, SQL Server, PostgreSQL, MySQL).
Solid understanding of database architecture, performance tuning, backup/recovery, and high availability setups.
Experience with scripting and automation tools (Shell, Python, etc.).
Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills with the ability to resolve complex technical issues.
Good understanding of system security, access control, and compliance practices.
Excellent documentation, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, enterprise environment.
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