Overview

One of our clients, an International Bank is looking for a Team Member to join their Enterprise Platforms & Database Management department.

Job Responsibilities:

• Oversee Backup and Recovery of all Databases in the Bank according to the backup and recovery policy of the IT policy of the bank
• Oversee Database Capacity Management by generating daily database growth report for Management and Planning for future storage requirements for the databases
• Creating physical database storage structures for off the shelf applications
• Creating database structure in conformity with the request of the developer for the In House developed applications
• Maintain database integrity and availability at all time
• Proactively Ensure Database Availability by verifying that all database instances are up and running while looking out for any error log in database Alert log Files
• Adhere to database contingency plans by verifying the success of Database backups
• Monitor and optimize the performance of databases
• Day to day database management by adjusting next extent size of rapidly growing tables and indexes, etc.

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• Administer database management software and related utilities
• Determine and set critical thresholds for disk, table spaces, extents, and fragmentation
• Install, configure and upgrade Oracle server software and related products
• Monitor and advise management on licensing issues while ensuring compliance with Oracle License agreements
• Monitor and coordinate update of the database recoverability plan with site’s disaster recovery plan
• Perform modifications of database structures from information provided by application developers
• Documentation of Database updates, Scripts, patches and releases.
• Assist developers in script writing and script performance optimization especially in development of Interface with Flexcube

Required knowledge, skills and abilities

• Knowledge and understanding of the Flexcube Banking Database System
• Database design and implementation using Oracle platform
• Knowledge of Financial services delivery channels
• Excellent customer relationship development/management
• Software design and development skills
• Good negotiation, problem-solving and conflict resolution
• Knowledge and understanding of Information Technology
• Good product development and management capabilities

Key Performance Indicators

• Contribution to formulation of IT Policy and Strategic Plan in area of Database Administration
• Implementation of the Bank’s database framework group wide
• Implement strategies for staff development
• Ensure Data integrity to prevent fraud
• Database support of IT Infrastructure in any country of the Bank’s operation
• Adhere to cost reduction initiatives and prevent income leakages
• Maintain 5% unplanned downtime for databases and applications
• Drive implementation of Service Level Agreement (SLA) between the bank and Oracle Inc.
• Implement an online replication/backup site in line with best practices and ensure proper upkeep of the site
• Management of the Data Center in line with world best practices
• Preparation and rendition of applicable reports e.g. monthly capacity reports, incident reports etc

Professional Requirements

Qualifications:

• University Degree in Computer Sciences/Engineering including Advanced (Degree or Professional Qualifications)

Minimum Experience:

• 7 Years demonstrated in a senior technical role with enterprise database managerial experience and project management skills