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Title:              Oracle Database Engineer/
Microsoft SQL Database Administrator

Organization:  Huawei
Technologies Co., Ltd

Duty Station: Kampala,
Uganda

Reports to: Back
Office Manager

About US:

Huawei Technologies
Co., Ltd. is a Chinese multinational technology company. It provides
telecommunications equipment and sells consumer electronics, smartphones and is
headquartered in Shenzhen, Guangdong. The company was founded in 1987 by Ren
Zhengfei. The local company is registered under the name, Huawei Technologies
(Uganda) Co. LTD

Job Summary:
The Oracle Database Engineer/ Microsoft SQ Database Administrator will provide
support in the design, planning, implementation and optimization of all
databases, MS-SQL Databases across the organization.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

·       
Assist
in the definition of database architecture and design specifications.

·       
Work
with IT vendors to install, configure, maintain, and upgrade enterprise
database systems and related applications.

·       
Provide
support in functionality and acceptance testing during the implementation of
enterprise database systems.

·       
Ensure
optimal performance of the organization’s databases;

·       
Regularly
monitor and reconcile the performance of the databases to pre-defined
performance thresholds and take appropriate actions where required

·       
Implement
established policies and procedures on database management

·       
Maintain
database security and data integrity through the use of access codes and
efficient password system.

·       
Storage
and capacity planning by monitoring the growth trends and predictions about the
future.

·       
Troubleshooting
when things do go wrong with the database server.

·       
Perform
regular data backup, and validate integrity of data backup.

·       
Perform
database automation and script writing.

·       
Investigate
and resolve incidents/ requests relating to enterprise databases, and escalate
irresolvable faults/ issues to relevant vendors/ suppliers where appropriate.

·       
Provide
support in operating systems trouble shooting.

·       
Ensure
availability of accurate documentation of standards, guidelines and procedures
for effectively managing and maintaining the databases.

·       
Liaise
with relevant unit/ team/function in carrying out all relevant activities.

·       
Attend
team/divisional/departmental meetings as required.

·       
Prepare/compile
agreed periodic activity and performance reports for the attention of the
Manager, IT Operations Support.

·       
Engage
in knowledge development and identification of improved and efficient methods
running some database tasks.

·       
Perform
any other duties as assigned by the Manager, IT Operations Support.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

·       
The
applicant must hold a Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer
Science, or any other related discipline.

·       
Microsoft
SQL Server database certification

·       
At least
three years of relevant work experience in a telecom industry.

·       
Excellent
Knowledge and hands on experience with Oracle, MS-SQL platforms.

·       
Relevant
Professional Qualifications and Certifications will be added advantage.

Desirable
attributes

·       
Excellent
communication skills

·       
Excellent
multi-tasking skills with ability to learn quickly

·       
High
degree of confidentiality and ability to handle sensitive information

·       
Effective
leadership skills with ability to work under pressure

·       
Excellent
teamwork skills

How to Apply:

All candidates
should send their updated CVs to recruituganda@huawei.com

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