Job Description
Database Administrator
this role will be responsible to design, install, monitor, maintain, and performance-tune production databases while ensuring high levels of data availability. Responsible for developing, implementing, and overseeing corporate database standards & policies and procedures to ensure the integrity and availability of databases and accompanying software. Ensure data load routines, support to developers, implementation of change control procedures, adequate back up procedures and provide support in the event of unexpected database problems.
Job Specification
- The incumbent should be a Masters in Computer Science with strong understanding of database structures, theories, principles, and practices.
- Preferably have five years experience of managing large databases in financial institutions
- thorough knowledge of database administration, database sizing, SQL scripting including database maintenance activities, performance monitoring and tuning of complex databases, replication configuration and monitoring
- Possess hands-on experience with all or most of the popular database products that include Oracle 10g and Microsoft SQL Server 2005
- Should have excellent time management abilities, problem-solving and communication skills
- Should be a good team player, willing to learn and share information
- Experience with one or more data modeling tools such as Erwin will be considered a plus
- Preferably be below 30 years of age.