Database Administrator Job Careers – DFCU Bank

Job Overview

Job Title:    Database Administrator

Organisation: DFCU Bank

Duty Station:  Kampala, Uganda

Reports to: Manager – Infrastructure Services

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:   The Database Administrator will design, install, administer, and optimize company databases, database management systems and related components to achieve high performance of the various business applications and achieve specified server uptime. This includes ensuring the availability of client/server applications, configuring all new implementations and developing processes and procedures for proper database management. Where applicable, the Database Administrator will assist in overseeing the physical security, integrity, and safety of the data center/server farm.

This role is responsible for providing expert advice and support on the Banks database systems related undertakings.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:  

• Develop procedures for database operations, maintenance, security, archiving and recovery.
• Support and monitor the Core Banking Systems database performance, availability, and uptime.
• Provide substantive input to systems Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity plan and ensuring proper fail over setup plans.
• Monitor and tune database performance as well as control user access and security.
• Ensure functionality of databases and adherence of procedures by all users.
• Plan for all database systems, storage/capacity requirements.
• Analyze business application requirements and develop specifications for databases construction and maintenance.
• Commission, install and test new applications and versions of database Management Systems (DBMS).
• Create and maintain reporting systems using products such as crystal reports, etc.
• Communicate regularly with technical, applications and operational staff to ensure database integrity and security.
• Support various projects teams.
• Manage the operations of all corporate databases and data centers as per set policy & procedures.
• Maintain up-to-date documentation of all corporate databases’ operations manuals and procedures.
• Monitor the status of end-of-cycle activities including backups ensuring compliance with scheduled Critical Server Uptime.
• Plan, organize and carry out routine maintenance according to agreed schedules and ensures satisfactory service levels with respective service providers.
• Investigate problems with databases and end-of-cycle runs, ensure appropriate corrective action, or escalate problems as appropriate.
• Monitor and report on the performance of end of cycle runs and provide explanations for any performance deviations with recommendations for the redress of any difficulties.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• The applicant for the dfcu Bank Database Administrator job placement must hold a University degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Information Technology or Engineering from a reputable institution.
• OCP, MCDBA, and Oracle PL/SQL and UNIX certification preferably HP-UX and LINUX will be desirable.
• ITIL
• Four years of working experience preferably with a financial institution in the area of Database Administration and Data Center Management.
• Experience with multiple storage and backup subsystems.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Server Operating Systems and UNIX i.e. SOLARIS & AS400.
• Knowledge of SQL and database management Systems is a must.
• Experience working with open source RDBMS e.g. MySQL.
• Knowledge of shell scripting and other scripting languages like Perl, Python, PHP etc.
• Advanced analytical & problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently at any Group location in an IT support capacity.
• 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.
• Excellent presentation and organizational skills.
• Self-motivated team player with the ability to adapt and work cooperatively and effectively in different situations and teams to carry out assigned tasks.
• Maintain a positive attitude under stressful conditions.
• Disposition to share knowledge fully and willingly with other employees in the interest of the organization.
• Team leadership experience.

How to Apply:

All suitably qualified and interested candidates are encouraged to send applications with detailed CV’s including present position and copies of relevant professional/academic certificates (University Transcript, O and A level) to the email address indicated below; Vacanciesbank@dfcugroup.com

Deadline: 7^th August 2020