Key responsibilities:

<ul>
<li>Performs the installation, configuration, and maintenance of database management systems (DBMS), including SQL Server, Oracle, MySQL, or others, as required.</li>
</ul>

<ul>
<li>Collaborates with software developers/architects to design and optimize database schemas, data models, and database-related applications.</li>
</ul>

<ul>
<li>Assists with the mapping out of the conceptual design for a planned database.</li>
</ul>

<ul>
<li>Participates in the writing of database documentation, including data standards, data flow diagrams, standard operating procedures and definitions for the data dictionary (metadata).</li>
</ul>

<ul>
<li>Monitors database performance, identifies performance bottlenecks, and optimizes queries and indexing for optimal database performance.</li>
</ul>

<ul>
<li>Continuously monitors database systems to ensure availability, proactively identify potential issues, and takes appropriate actions.</li>
</ul>

<ul>
<li>Designs and implements robust backup and disaster recovery strategies to ensure data availability and business continuity.</li>
</ul>

<ul>
<li>Monitors production databases regularly or respond to any database issues by bringing down the database or taking the database offline.</li>
</ul>

<ul>
<li>Proactively supports the development of database utilities and automated reporting.</li>
</ul>

<ul>
<li>Works closely with the Change Control and Release Management functions to commission and install new applications and customizing existing applications in order to make them fit for purpose.</li>
</ul>

<ul>
<li>Plans and executes database software upgrades and applies patches to keep systems up-to-date and secure.</li>
</ul>

<ul>
<li>Communicates regularly with technical, applications and operational employees to ensure database integrity and security.</li>
</ul>

<ul>
<li>Ensures data integrity and consistency by performing regular data validation, integrity checks, and data cleansing activities.</li>
</ul>

<ul>
<li>Works collaboratively with cross-functional teams, including developers, system administrators, network engineers, and business stakeholders, to support database-related initiatives.</li>
</ul>

<ul>
<li>Provides technical support to end-users, assists with database-related enquiries, and conducts training sessions as needed.</li>
</ul>

<ul>
<li>Performs any other related task as required. </li>
</ul>
To thrive in this role, you need to have:

<ul>
<li>Seasoned proficiency in database administration tasks, including database installation, configuration, maintenance, and performance tuning.</li>
</ul>

<ul>
<li>Seasoned knowledge of SQL (Structured Query Language) to write complex queries, stored procedures, and functions.</li>
</ul>

<ul>
<li>Seasoned understanding of database security principles, access controls, and data encryption methods.</li>
</ul>

<ul>
<li>Seasoned working knowledge in database backup and recovery strategies to ensure data availability and business continuity.</li>
</ul>

<ul>
<li>Ability to monitor database performance, identify and resolve issues, and optimize database operations.</li>
</ul>

<ul>
<li>Ability to manage multiple projects concurrently while maintaining a high level of attention to detail on each project.</li>
</ul>

<ul>
<li>Ability to learn new technologies as needed to provide the best solutions to all stakeholders.</li>
</ul>

<ul>
<li>Ability to communicate complex IT information in simplified form depending on the target audience.</li>
</ul>

<ul>
<li>Effective communication and collaboration skills to work with cross-functional teams and stakeholders.</li>
</ul>

<ul>
<li>Seasoned proficiency understanding of the principles of data architecture and data services.</li>
</ul>

<ul>
<li>Seasoned knowledge of application development lifecycle and data access layers.</li>
</ul>

<ul>
<li>Excellent problem-solving skills to troubleshoot database-related issues and implement effective solutions.</li>
</ul>

<ul>
<li>Excellent analytical skills related to working with unstructured datasets</li>
</ul>

<ul>
<li>Ability to manipulate, process and extract value from large, disconnected datasets. </li>
</ul>
Academic qualifications and certifications:

<ul>
<li>Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in computer science, engineering, information technology or related field.</li>
</ul>

<ul>
<li>Relevant certification, such as MCSE DBA, oracles associate or equivalent preferred.</li>
</ul>

<ul>
<li>Relevant certifications such as Microsoft Certified; Azure Database Administrator Associate; Oracle Certified Professional (OCP) - Database Administrator; MySQL Database Administrator; PostgreSQL Certified Professional preferred.</li>
</ul>

<ul>
<li>Completion of database management courses covering topics like database administration, data modelling, SQL, and performance tuning can provide foundational knowledge. </li>
</ul>
Required experience:

<ul>
<li>Seasoned experience working as a Database Administrator within an Information Technology organization.</li>
</ul>

<ul>
<li>Seasoned experience with database backup and recovery best practices.</li>
</ul>

<ul>
<li>Seasoned experience running and creating health assessment reports.</li>
</ul>

<ul>
<li>Seasoned experience working with suppliers to deliver solutions.</li>
</ul>

<ul>
<li>Seasoned experience in Oracle Enterprise.</li>
</ul>

<ul>
<li>Seasoned experience in Microsoft SQL Server.</li>
</ul>

<ul>
<li>Seasoned experience managing databases. </li>
</ul>

Database Administrator

Key responsibilities: Performs the installation, configuration, and maintenance of database management systems (DBMS), including SQL Server, Oracle, MySQL, or others, as required. Collaborates with software developers/architects to design and optimize database schemas, data models, and database-related applications. Assists with the mapping out of the conceptual design for a planned database. Participates in the writing of database documentation, including data standards, data flow diagrams, standard operating procedures and definitions for the data dictionary (metadata). Monitors database performance, identifies performance bottlenecks, and optimizes queries and indexing for optimal database performance. Continuously monitors database systems to ensure availability, proactively identify potential issues, and takes appropriate actions. Designs and implements robust backup and disaster recovery strategies to ensure data availability and business continuity. Monitors production databases regularly or respond to any database issues by bringing down the database or taking the database offline. Proactively supports the development of database utilities and automated reporting. Works closely with the Change Control and Release Management functions to commission and install new applications and customizing existing applications in order to make them fit for purpose. Plans and executes database software upgrades and applies patches to keep systems up-to-date and secure. Communicates regularly with technical, applications and operational employees to ensure database integrity and security. Ensures data integrity and consistency by performing regular data validation, integrity checks, and data cleansing activities. Works collaboratively with cross-functional teams, including developers, system administrators, network engineers, and business stakeholders, to support database-related initiatives. Provides technical support to end-users, assists with database-related enquiries, and conducts training sessions as needed. Performs any other related task as required. To thrive in this role, you need to have: Seasoned proficiency in database administration tasks, including database installation, configuration, maintenance, and performance tuning. Seasoned knowledge of SQL (Structured Query Language) to write complex queries, stored procedures, and functions. Seasoned understanding of database security principles, access controls, and data encryption methods. Seasoned working knowledge in database backup and recovery strategies to ensure data availability and business continuity. Ability to monitor database performance, identify and resolve issues, and optimize database operations. Ability to manage multiple projects concurrently while maintaining a high level of attention to detail on each project. Ability to learn new technologies as needed to provide the best solutions to all stakeholders. Ability to communicate complex IT information in simplified form depending on the target audience. Effective communication and collaboration skills to work with cross-functional teams and stakeholders. Seasoned proficiency understanding of the principles of data architecture and data services. Seasoned knowledge of application development lifecycle and data access layers. Excellent problem-solving skills to troubleshoot database-related issues and implement effective solutions. Excellent analytical skills related to working with unstructured datasets Ability to manipulate, process and extract value from large, disconnected datasets. Academic qualifications and certifications: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in computer science, engineering, information technology or related field. Relevant certification, such as MCSE DBA, oracles associate or equivalent preferred. Relevant certifications such as Microsoft Certified; Azure Database Administrator Associate; Oracle Certified Professional (OCP) - Database Administrator; MySQL Database Administrator; PostgreSQL Certified Professional preferred. Completion of database management courses covering topics like database administration, data modelling, SQL, and performance tuning can provide foundational knowledge. Required experience: Seasoned experience working as a Database Administrator within an Information Technology organization. Seasoned experience with database backup and recovery best practices. Seasoned experience running and creating health assessment reports. Seasoned experience working with suppliers to deliver solutions. Seasoned experience in Oracle Enterprise. Seasoned experience in Microsoft SQL Server. Seasoned experience managing databases.

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