Sybase ASE Migration Specialist

Sybase ASE Migration Specialist

Job Type: Full Time

Location : Auckland

Delivery Centric is seeking a seasoned Sybase ASE Migration Specialist to spearhead the upgrade of a legacy Sybase ASE 15.7 environment to ASE 16.0. This role is a critical component of a broader infrastructure modernization initiative and offers the opportunity to work on high-impact systems in collaboration with internal teams and external stakeholders. If you possess deep expertise in Sybase architecture, migrations, and performance optimization—along with strong technical documentation and problem-solving skills—this is an ideal opportunity to bring legacy systems into the future.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Assess the existing Sybase ASE 15.7 infrastructure and identify upgrade prerequisites.
  • Design, plan, and execute the migration to Sybase ASE 16.0, ensuring minimal disruption.
  • Perform extensive testing, validation, and rollback planning.
  • Ensure compatibility with modern Windows Server environments (2016 and above).
  • Conduct Unicode compliance checks and facilitate necessary data conversions.
  • Optimize database performance post-migration through tuning and monitoring.
  • Create comprehensive documentation on migration steps, configurations, and recovery plans.
  • Collaborate with infrastructure, application, and DBA teams throughout the transition.
  • Liaise with SAP support and vendors when needed for troubleshooting or compliance.

Qualifications & Experience:

  • Proven hands-on experience with Sybase ASE 15.7 and 16.0, including successful upgrade projects.
  • Strong background in database architecture, performance tuning, and disaster recovery strategies.
  • Working knowledge of Windows Server OS compatibility and system integration.
  • Experience with Unicode migration and ensuring data integrity.
  • Ability to identify and resolve complex issues in enterprise-grade database systems.
  • Strong documentation, communication, and stakeholder collaboration skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • SAP Certified Technology Associate – Sybase ASE (or equivalent certification).
  • Exposure to other RDBMS platforms like SQL Server or Oracle.
  • Familiarity with legacy system modernization, infrastructure lifecycle planning, and decommissioning.

If you’re passionate about modernizing legacy environments and driving system resilience through expert-level database solutions, we’d love to hear from you. This role offers the chance to make a real impact on critical systems infrastructure.