Database Administrator at FINCA Tanzania

Database Administrator provides technical leadership to maintain day-to-day support for bank databases across multiple platforms (Oracle, MSSQL, Core banking database, Other Application Database, Cloud Database platform such as AWS, and Big Data / SQL Database platform). Database administrator will ensure that organization’s databases are managed efficiently and securely.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Designing and implementing database systems i.e Oracle, MS SQL and others environments as needed.
• Perform database tuning, monitoring, optimizing database performance and upgrade of databases and its patches as per policy and procedures in place.
• Perform software installs and Linux shell scripting, and physical and logical database design.
• Ensure database full backup is conducted and data are stored in secured storage and location.
• Ensure Core application databases replication working as per business continuity standard.
• Managing database security and access controls.
• Analyze and plan for anticipated changes in data capacity requirements, develop and administer data standards, policies, and procedures
• Performs the capacity planning required to create and maintain the database
• Provide direction for database design, development, and administration in support of production operations
• Develop, implement and lead projects and project plans relating to database Supporting data migration and integration projects.
• Provide Oracle database programming and administration (DBA) of multiple Oracle applications environments
• Ensure Core Banking System and all applications databases are running and performing at optimal level
• Adheres to and supports IS systems, enforce standards, policies, and procedures to end users
• Daily system monitoring to ensure 24X7 availability of databases and applications
• Parameterize Core Banking System database and other applications database according to analyzed requirements.
• Works closely with members of the application and infrastructure teams on timely resolution of reported incidents/issues.
• Ensure all reported and logged issues are well analyzed, defined and resolved with recorded resolutions.
• Monitor databases uptime and performance and provide periodic reviews for such databases.
• Work closely with Project Manager on Change requests analysis and change process management.
• Analyze and document problems and resolutions in defined standards and Knowledge Base systems.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor degree in computer science or related field.
• Certification for Database Administration will be added advantage.
• 2 years’ experience in similar position

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Understands applications hosting platforms, such as WebLogic, Apache, IIS, Tomcat etc
• Fundamental knowledge in programming languages, such as Php, C# and Java
• Understands basic principles of any Core Banking System
• Knowledge with Database management systems (Oracle, MS SQL etc)
• Knowledge with Linux and Window opening systems Administration
• Knowledge with reports development platforms.
• Knowledgeable in ITIL, DBA, Oracle, MS SQL
• Knowledge in Orbit-Rubicon Core Banking Application will be added advantage