PROFILE REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor's degree in computer science or related degree.

• Proven working experience as a Database Administrator

• Hands-on experience with database standards and end-user applications

• Excellent knowledge of data backup, recovery, security, integrity, and SQL

• Familiarity with database design, documentation, and coding

• Previous experience with DBA case tools (frontend/backend) and third-party tools

• Familiarity with programming languages API

• Problem-solving skills and ability to think algorithmically

 KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Manage the security and disaster recovery of the Bank’s databases
• Establish the needs of users and monitor user access and security
• Data mapping from OrbitR to FlexCube Database
• Good practical knowledge of Solaris Operating System.
• Create/ensure synchronization between Live/Standby/DR databases
• Fast responses to incidents submitted to DBA
• Routine backup of all databases
• Adhere to policy/guidelines on data management
• Monitor performance and manage parameters in order to provide fast responses to front-end users
• Run EoD/EoM on a daily/monthly basis
• Design BIP reports for End Users.
• Stop and start the databases as required
• Consider both back-end organization of data and front-end accessibility for End-Users
• Build data models for specific Users.
• Review database storage and plan for growth
• Install and test new versions of the database management system (DBMS)
• Maintain data standards, including adherence to the Data Protection Act
• write database documentation, including data standards and procedures
• Control access permissions and privileges for Users
• Develop, manage and test back-up and recovery plans
• Ensure that storage and archiving procedures are functioning correctly
• carry out capacity planning
• Work closely with other Unit/Group Managers for a common purpose
• Communicate regularly with technical, applications, and operational staff to ensure database integrity and security
• commission and install new applications and customize existing applications in order to make them fit for purpose
• Actively participate in the movement of Core Banking from OrbitR to FlexCube.
• Build database systems of high availability and quality depending on each end user’s specialised 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 the appropriate format, and in a timely manner
• Use high-speed transaction recovery techniques and backup data
• Minimise database downtime and manage parameters to provide fast query responses
• Provide proactive and reactive data management support and training to users
• Determine, enforce and document database policies, procedures, and standards
• Perform tests and evaluations regularly to ensure data security, privacy, and integrity
• Monitor database performance, implement changes, and apply new patches and versions when required