Glencore International AG

Glencore International AG, based in Greater London, is looking for a Senior Database Engineer to manage a complex database environment. This hands-on position requires expertise in Sybase and MS SQL, along with a passion for automation and improving performance. Key responsibilities include technical direction, automation implementation, and collaboration with the DevOps team. Candidates should possess strong scripting skills and experience in database design and disaster recovery. Join us to modernize our data management strategies.

Senior Database Engineer Glencore UK is seeking a Senior Database Administrator to take ownership of a diverse and complex database environment and drive innovation in how we manage and optimize our data platforms. Our current estate includes Sybase (ASE, IQ & Rep), MS SQL, and Oracle. Expertise in Sybase and MS SQL is essential, while exposure to Oracle and open-source technologies is highly desirable. This is a hands on role for an experienced DBA who enjoys solving challenging problems, improving performance, and introducing automation to streamline operations. You'll have the freedom to shape best practices, influence architectural decisions, and implement DevOps driven automation to eliminate inefficiencies. The role includes participation in a weekend Out Of Hours support roster as part of the DBA team. This is an opportunity to work with a varied technology stack and help modernize our approach to data management. We're looking for someone with: Proven experience in enterprise scale database environments Strong scripting skills and familiarity with Agile methodologies A passion for identifying pain points and replacing repetitive tasks with smart automation Key responsibilities Provide technical direction and guidance, recommending improvements to the current infrastructure platforms where appropriate Ensure regular and clear updates on systems performance, management and maintenance Work closely to ensuring alignment with the DevOps capability within the internal development team wherever relevant Attendance of problem management sessions, managing 3rd parties and technical reviews for existing and proposed infrastructure as well as small project activities Drive automation and efficiencies using scripting and a DevOps approach wherever possible Manage support and escalations, incidents and root cause analysis Technical skills transfer to colleagues both UK and abroad Support, influence and guide external service providers/internal work streams to a successful outcome Develop and implement administration standards and procedures Create gap analysis based on operational input on current DBA infrastructure performance standards Key competencies AND skills Thorough knowledge of the DBA concepts and best practices Knowledge of IS Architecture concepts and strategies as part of the Enterprise Content responsibility Solid understanding of Database design Expert level on Sybase ASE, IQ and Rep server Experienced with scripting using shell scripting (ksh, bash) Ability to think strategically and perform risk analysis Ability to accept change and adapt organizational change and shifting priorities High work standards with a quality orientation Working as part of a team whilst showing an ability to work on own initiative Good customer liaison skills and awareness of business requirements. Builds and maintains strong relationships with leaders, customers, and team members. Attention to detail. Good problem solving. The ability to think quickly under pressure. Essential: Experience of leading medium sized teams Subject matter expert in SAP (Sybase) ASE, RepServer & IQ Experienced with Sybase IQ migrations Strong experience with MS SQL Strong experience with SQL programming Thorough understanding of shell scripting (bash, ksh and pyton) Strong experience with RedHat Linux Experienced with Database replication Experience managing Delphix data platform Experienced with Database clustering, high availability and disaster recovery Proven experience of migrating to and managing IQ workloads in SAP Hana Cloud Familiarity with Azure SQL administration, tuning and optimisation, Azure security and Azure automation and scripting Scripting of DB snapshotting automation (leveraging REST APIs, Pure storage) Desirable: Experienced with Oracle technologies Good understanding of Kubernetes technology Knowledge of open source technologies such as PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB Project management experience Understanding of Intel Windows server technology (Windows 2022 administration) Basic understanding of current and emerging Microsoft Technologies Basic networking skills LAN/WAN, TCP/IP

Glencore is actively increasing its use of modern technologies within the IT department and is looking for an experienced Senior Developer to join the team. This role will suit an experienced developer with a broad and modern skill set, with a proven history of the commodity or financial trading sectors. The ideal candidate will have a solid understanding of agile methodologies, including story definition, sprint planning, continuous integration, and automated testing. The candidate will be delivery-focused while also mentoring colleagues in all areas of the development lifecycle. The ideal candidate disposes of: Responsibilities Work within an Agile project team to design and develop robust enterprise-wide solutions that meet technical specifications and design requirements. Utilize industry-standard practices and technologies, delivering low-maintenance, robust applications on budget and on deadline. Specialize in middleware technology using C#, REST APIs, FIX messaging, XML, Microservice architecture, and AMQ. Provide appropriate direction on architecture design, release management, code reviews, and unit testing within the team, ensuring that project delivery and code quality adhere to Glencore standards. Create and update documentation as required. Provide effective communication to users and other IT teams as necessary. Work with users and colleagues to develop and deliver appropriate testing strategies. Contribute to the development and implementation of software development best practices within Glencore IT. Support and mentor junior developers in all areas of the development lifecycle, providing consultancy to other project or scrum teams when needed. Skills Strong computer science, engineering, or science/maths background to degree level. Commodity Trading Expertise: Significant experience in a commodities trading environment, specifically with derivative products from Exchanges and broker platforms like ICE, CME, NASDAQ, Trayport, and TT. Experience in trading products such as oil, gas, power, and carbon is highly valued. Agile Methodologies: Delivery-focused with a solid understanding of Agile methodologies, including test-driven development and testing infrastructures. Communication Skills: Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to present practical and pragmatic solutions to business problems. Core Development: Strong development background in C# .Net, RESTful Web Services, and Microservice architecture. Middleware Technologies: Experience with FIX messaging, XML, and AMQ is essential. Additional Skills: Familiarity with nHibernate, OData, and Test-Driven Development. Tools: Experience with Agile Development tools such as JIRA, Confluence, and Crucible. Exposure to ActiveBatch, Autosys, or other scheduling tools is beneficial.

Glencore International AG is seeking an experienced Senior Developer to enhance its IT department. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in Agile methodologies and a solid background in commodity trading. Responsibilities include designing robust enterprise solutions, specializing in middleware technology, and mentoring junior developers. A degree in a related field is required, along with experience in C#, REST APIs, and related tools. This role supports a dynamic and innovative environment focused on continuous improvement.