Job Purpose

• Responsible for administration of all the bank’s databases and providing technical design, development, and maintenance of the database and associated applications
• Ensure the accessibility, security, and integrity of the bank database infrastructure to maintain effective operations

Main Responsibilities

• Take care of the database design and implementation
• Install, upgrade, and configure database software and related dependencies (Web Logic applications server, hosting hardware and operating systems e.g. Windows and Solaris)
• Perform proactive database maintenance activities and provide 24/7 support when required
• Monitor, tune, and troubleshoot database to ensure high performance and availability
• Implement and maintain database security
• Manage database backups and recovery plans
• Setup and maintain documentation and standards
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Attributes

• Business understanding of banking systems
• Knowledge of the Flexcube Core Banking System
• Excellent problem solving and troubleshooting skills
• Good organization skills with the ability to prioritize and multi-task
• Strong knowledge of Oracle Database Administration, Unix/Solaris Operating System
• Knowledge of Oracle WebLogic application

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor degree in Computer Science or any other related discipline
• Professional certifications OCA and OCP in Oracle Database 11g or higher is mandatory
• At least 4 years work experience in a relational database environment, preferably Oracle DBMS, Microsoft SQL and MySQL
• Experience in Operating Systems administration; Linux, Unix, Solaris, and Windows