Senior Database Administrator

 

Recruiter:

Protem

Job Ref:

1507131323

Date posted:

Tuesday, June 7, 2022

Location:

Durban, South Africa


JOB SUMMARY:
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JOB DESCRIPTION:

The Database Administrator will be responsible for the design, implementation and maintenance of Oracle and MS SQL based solutions and systems.

Primary Responsibilities for the Role

 

  • Administration and management of databases in DEV, QA, pre-prod & production environments.
  • Provide technical expertise on the installation, setup, configuration of database servers, including infrastructure
  • Pro-active monitoring of databases both from a performance and capacity management perspective.
  • Performance tuning and optimization of database schema, indexes, stored procedures etc.
  • Perform database maintenance activities such as backup/recovery, rebuilding and reorganizing indexes.
  • Ensure that all database releases are properly assessed and measured from a functionality and performance perspective.
  • Ensure that all database environments are up to date with the latest service packs, patches & security fixes.
  • Take ownership and ensure high quality, timely delivery of database related projects on hand.
  • Collaborate with application developers and operations/support teams in a fast-paced environment.
  • Experience with Microsoft database administration is an advantage

Desired Skills, Experience and Qualities:

Education & Qualification

  • Recognized tertiary qualification
  • Certification in Oracle (OCP DBA)

Knowledge and Skills

  • Strong knowledge of Oracle database technologies
  • Strong knowledge of SQL language and PL/SQL
  • Strong knowledge of Linux and Unix operating systems and environments
  • Knowledge of Oracle RAC
  • Knowledge of Oracle Internet Application server and Web Logic server environments is an advantage
  • Knowledge of Microsoft Windows server environments is an advantage
  • Strong research skills
  • Initiative
  • Strong communication skills
  • Ability to multi-task
  • Good at problem solving
  • Self-motivated
  • Ability to perform well under pressure
  • Good Technical writing skills

 

Relevant Experience

 

  • Min 5 years working experience in implementing and maintaining Oracle database solutions
  • Min 3 years working experience in implementing and maintaining MS SQL database solutions

Driving Value

  • Actively seeking and implementing opportunities to maximize value in any aspect of the business.
  • Setting a culture of continuously striving for better performance
  • Challenging the current state in order to seek real improvements

 

Leading People

  • Motivating and developing people to deliver superior results in a responsible manner
  • Building and maintaining effective culture
  • Creating a climate in which individuals and teams develop their potential and contribute their best
  • Managing accountabilities and providing timely and constructive feedback
  • Coaching and providing development opportunities that enable high performance

Leading Self

  • Taking responsibility and accountability for own behaviour, performance and development
  • Taking ownership for own performance and decisions and their impact on the business
  • Demonstrating tenacity and resilience even when faced with obstacles
  • Seeking opportunities for personal feedback, learning and development
  • Acting decisively when tough or quick action is required

 


 

 

 

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