Applications Database Engineer

Education

Higher Diplomas: Physical, Mathematical, Computer and Life Sciences (Required)

Experience and Qualifications:-The successful candidate must have experience in, and be able to -:-

• At least 3 + years of experience in a similar DBA role, in a sizeable organization with a global footprint (1000+ employees), which provides a functional and serviceable platform for the business, across multiple hardware and software platforms.
  

Experience In UNIX Systems Administration.

• Strong knowledge of database management systems (DBMS) such as SQL Server, Oracle, MySQL, PostgreSQL.
  

Exposure to the Banking/ ICT Industry

• A good understanding of technology strategic issues in the banking or financial services sector
  
• ITIL V2/V3 experience
  
• Communicate effectively with business analysts, project leadership, architects, developers and others across the organization
  
• Work collaboratively across the business and IT communities by working cooperatively with others to accomplish department and project objectives
  
• Be seen as a team player that exhibits critical thinking and confidence and has credibility across the project team
  
• Thin/Slim client technologies, Desktop hardware and associated peripherals.
  

Preferred / Advantage

• Certifications in Database Management in any of the following (Oracle Certified Professional, Oracle Certified Associate, Oracle Database 19c Data Guard Administration, Microsoft SQL Server certification) is highly desirable.
  
• Experience in database backup, restore, and disaster recovery processes.
  
• Familiarity with cloud-based database services (e.g., AWS RDS, Azure SQL).
  
• ITIL certification.
  
• Knowledge of database security practices, including access control, encryption, and auditing.
  
• Experience with database performance monitoring tools (e.g., SQL Profiler, Oracle Enterprise Manager).
  

Database Management & Administration:

• Install, configure, and maintain database systems (e.g., SQL Server, Oracle, MySQL, PostgreSQL).
  
• Monitor database performance and implement necessary improvements for optimal speed and efficiency.
  
• Ensure regular database backups and data recovery in case of system failure.
  
• Implement and maintain database security policies to safeguard sensitive data.
  

Data Integrity & Security

• Perform regular database audits to identify and mitigate potential risks.
  
• Implement encryption and other security measures to protect data.
  
• Enforce user access controls and monitor user activity for compliance with company policies.
  

Database Optimization

• Analyze and optimize queries, indexing, and database design to improve performance.
  
• Fine-tune database performance for high-availability systems, ensuring minimal downtime.
  
• Ensure efficient data storage and retrieval, reducing redundancy and improving data access times.
  

Support & Troubleshooting

• Provide support for database-related issues, resolving technical problems efficiently.
  
• Assist in troubleshooting and resolving issues with database connections, performance, and backups.
  
• Work with other teams to implement database solutions for business applications. Documentation & Reporting:
  
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date documentation on database configurations, processes, and maintenance schedules.
  
• Provide regular reports on database performance, security, and backups.
  

Collaboration

• Collaborate with software developers, data analysts, and IT teams to ensure the databases support business applications.
  
• Participate in project planning for database-related projects, including migrations, upgrades, and data integration.
  
• Performs any other work-related tasks as may be allocated through the department leadership.