Senior Database Administrator Jobs – DFCU Bank

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Job Title:   Senior Database Administrator    

Organisation: DFCU Bank

Duty Station:  Kampala Uganda

Reports to: Database Operations Manager

 

About US:

DFCU Bank is a fast growing commercial bank offering a variety of innovative products and services. DFCU Limited was started by the Commonwealth Development Corporation (CDC) of the United Kingdom and the Government of Uganda through the Uganda Development Corporation (UDC) under the name of Development Finance Company of Uganda Limited. Later restructuring brought in DEG (of Germany) and International Finance Corporation (IFC) as equal partners with CDC and UDC, each having a 25% stake in the company. Its objective was to support long-term development projects whose financing needs and risk did not appeal to the then existing financial commercial lending institutions.

 

Job Summary:  Reporting to the Database Operations Manager, the Senior Database Administrator is responsible for providing database administration expertise and support for the bank’s ICT database infrastructure by creating and maintaining database environments in a proactive manner, identification of sources of golden data, and resolving incidents/responding to service requests.

 

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

  • To execute procedures for database operations, maintenance, security, archiving and recovery.
  • Provide substantive input to systems Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity plan and ensuring proper fail over setup plans.
  • Effective database license management. All database licenses must be optimally used and decommission unused database servers to avoid costs above budget.
  • To analyze business application requirements and develop specifications for databases construction and maintenance.
  • Maintains up-to-date documentation of all enterprise databases operations manuals and procedures.
  • Monitors the status of end-of-cycle activities including backups ensuring compliance with schedules Critical server Uptime.
  • Investigate problems with databases and end-of-cycle runs, ensure appropriate corrective action, or escalate problems as appropriate.
  • Act as liaison for vendors as they support complex database-related issues, systems, and implementation projects.
  • Address a variety of database integration issues including synchronization between disparate databases, integration, maintenance/conversion, capacity planning issues, and new applications.
  • Contribute to the setting of standards for database and ensures conformance to these standards.




Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

  • The ideal candidate for the DFCU Bank Senior Database Administrator job must hold a University Degree in computer science information, systems information technology or Computer engineering from a reputable institution.
  • Knowledge of Microsoft Server Operating Systems and UNIX i.e., SOLARIS & Linux.
  • Excellent experience in system scripting, such as PERL, PYTHON, Shell, etc.
  • Knowledge of SQL and database management Systems is a must.
  • Experience working with open-source RDBMS e.g., MySQL.
  • ITIL Foundation training.
  • 5+ years working experience preferably with a financial institution in database administration and data center management.
  • Experience with multiple storage and backup subsystems.
  • Experience of SQL Server Replication/Load balancing/High Availability.
  • Full understanding of enterprise change management processes.
  • Ability to quickly assess organizational needs relative to databases and data center problems.
  • Ability to communicate effectively both in writing and in verbal discussions with users.
  • Good working knowledge of banking systems, operations, and processes.
  • Knowledge of SQL Server storage design, Data Warehousing, Reporting and Integration Services
  • Self-motivated team player with the ability to adapt and work co-operatively and effectively in different situations and teams to carry out assigned tasks maintain a positive attitude under stress conditions.
  • Disposition to share knowledge fully and willingly with other employees in the interest of the organization.
  • Team leadership experience.
  • A good understanding of SQL and Oracle Licensing requirements and licensing terms.
  • Quick reaction and resourcefulness.
  • Maintain data integrity and security.
  • Advanced hands-on Technology and Infrastructure skills.
  • Critical Judgement and Decision-Making.
  • Achievement Orientation – Set and meet aggressive commitments for self and others.
  • Strategic Perspective – Establish priorities, challenging goals, and measurements consistent with these goals and organizational vision.
  • Critical Judgement and Decision-Making – Define issues and focus on achieving workable solutions to obstacles.
  • Good Communicator – Presents ideas effectively, clearly, and concisely both orally and in writing.
  • Leadership and Interpersonal Skills – Create a culture of continuous development and ownership with self and the team.

 

How to Apply:

If you believe you meet the requirements as noted above, please forward your application with a detailed CV including present position and copies of relevant professional/academic certificates (University Transcript, O & A level) to the email address indicated below.

 

Vacanciesbank@dfcugroup.com

 

dfcu Bank is committed to give equal opportunities in employment and aims to ensure that it does not discriminate against gender or race. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted through +256 312 300391.

 

Deadline: 29th July 2022

 

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