Database Administrator

About the job

The ideal candidate will be responsible for creating, installing and managing our databases. You will ensure optimal database performance by analyzing database issues and monitoring database performance.

Responsibilities

• Manage database changes and re-designs
• Analyze database issues and troubleshoot or configure the database accordingly
• Drive automation of code
• Monitor database performance to ensure high levels of security and speed
• Build database systems of high availability and quality depending on each end user’s specialized role.
• Design and implement database in accordance to end users information needs and views.
• Define users and enable data distribution to the right user, in appropriate format and in a timely manner.
• Responding in a timely manner to user-reported errors and issues.
• Provide proactive and reactive data management support and training to users.
• Protecting the database against threats or unauthorized access.
• Ensure adequate database backups and recoveries.
• Reporting on metrics regarding usage and performance.
• Running of Database activities like BOD, EOD, EOM, EOY processes.
• Suggesting changes and improvements for database maintenance or protection.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience in Computer Science, Technology, or a related field of study
• Proven knowledge of SQL Servers, Oracle etc.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
• Certifications as MCDBA and/or OCP.
• Analytical mindset and good problem-solving skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Highly organized and responsible.
• Capable of working under pressure.
• Up-to-date with trends and developments in database administration.
• A good experience as a DBA with knowledge of Finacle is an added advantage.
• Proficiency in documentation and graphic processing applications is also advantageous.