Senior Database Administrator

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