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SENIOR DATABASE ADMINISTRATOR

full-time Accra 14 Apr 2023

Our client, a leading company in the fintech industry is looking for an experienced individual for the role of a SENIOR DATABASE ADMINISTRATOR to support the company’s operations.

ROLE PROFILE

The successful candidate will provide enterprise-wide Oracle Database infrastructure support for complex systems and interconnected technologies that require day-to-day support and administration in order to maintain optimum performance and utilization of the firm throughout the year. He or she will provide support in the following areas: Oracle Database 12c & 19c on Oracle Solaris 10, 11 and Linux platform

He or she would undertake the following duties as well:

DUTIES/ RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Manage acceptable level of performance of all DBs(Database Systems) across the organisation
  • Proactively support systems, and analyze existing/potential issues that happened with a deep dive into RDBMS (Relational Database Management System) and/or related SW (Solid works) (GI, ASM, os)
  • Understand the layer b/w rdbms/asm (Application Service Management) and storage/os (operating system) in order to be able to identify layers of performance glitches or small degradation
  • Automation of BAU DBA tasks with sh (Segment Header) /bash scripting
  • Understanding core concepts of Oracle optimizer, statistics, and tracing related to performance
  • PL(Product Line) SQL (Structured Query Language) coding ability for admin purposes, able to read/understand the code written by others
  • Mw (Megawatt) (oracle forms and reports) knowledge above basic
  • Understand oracle net / OCI (Oracle Cloud Infrastructure) / JBDC (Java Database Connectivity) related issues troubleshooting

 SYSTEMS AVAILABILITY

  • Ensure that the availability of services exceeds the defined service levels.
  • Maintain Database environment during business hours and off-hours
  • Install, configure and maintain a highly optimized Database environment with Oracle RAC (Real Application Cluster) /CDB (Central Database)

TESTING PROPOSED CHANGES BY DEVELOPERS / VENDORS OF APPLICATION  

  • Collaboration with dev/app support/vendor regarding the changes at DB layer/code which impact RDBMS layer
  • Analyze current DB proactively in order to avoid performance degradation/breach of SLA (Service Level Agreement) for processes using RDBMS
  • Reactively included into R&D if required (related to DB area)

CHANGES IN PRODUCTION

  • Raise changes and follow the business processes for delivering those in prod systems
  • Ensure inventory with configuration across the organization are up to date and all changes done reflected there without exclusions
  • For internal changes collaborate with other involved teams, and make changes to existing business processes for its optimization if required

INCIDENTS / PLANNED/UNPLANNED DR SCENARIOS

  • Involved in technical discussions with vendors/developers/app support
  • Periodically do/plan DR activity for core PROD systems, automate such BAU activities
  • Provide support for critical incidents in PROD systems during non-office hours in case of service breaches for external clients

 EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

  • Bachelor’s Degree in computer science or relevant subject in technology or degree in Engineering.
  • At least 4 years of experience in a Technology / IT function in a recognized international organization.

 REQUIREMENTS

  • Should have experience in the financial services industry.
  • Excellent knowledge of Solaris technology, designing and database availability, preferably multiple platforms.
  • Working knowledge of defining operational processes and procedures
  • Must be able to skilfully prioritize and manage concurrent projects and issues\cases.
  • Should have excellent written and verbal communication, analytical and problem-solving skills

 

To apply kindly send your CV to: sda.pjkt@gmail.com

 

 

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