Database Administrator at Kimberly Ryan

Job Summary

• The Database Administrator’s role is to design, test and implement databases, applying knowledge of database management systems and ensuring database performance, protection and security.
• Producing and designing a detailed data model of a database, including all necessary logical and physical design elements. Managing and fine tune existing database systems for performance gain and conformity.

Responsibilities

• Design database structure (logical data model) to meet user requirements.
• Assess feasibility and costs of the database, e.g. by performing an ICT project study.
• Program databases in computer languages such as Structured Query Language (SQL).
• Develop user interfaces, e.g. by programming Internet applications.
• Maintain and adapt existing databases according to new user requirements and following developments in programming techniques.
• Working with database management systems (Oracle, Microsoft SQL Server, MySql, PostgreSql, MariaDB) to model, store, organise and manage data.
• Troubleshooting database systems for Oracle, Microsoft SQL Server, MySql, PostgreSql, and MariaDB
• Keeping databases up to date
• Standard compliance database design and development
• . Managing database access
• Designing maintenance procedures and putting them into operation
• Liaising with programmers, applications/operational staff, IT project managers and other technical staff
• Managing database security/integrity and backup procedures
• Implementing security measures
• Defining objectives through consultation with staff at all levels
• Writing reports, documentation and operating manuals
• Testing and modifying databases to ensure reliable operation
• Providing user training, support and feedback
• Writing disaster recovery plans
• Database archiving

Qualifications and Experience

• Essential Demonstrable hands-on experience of database administration Proficiency in an automated database design lifecycle
• Strong analysis and reasoning skills Experience in writing conceptual models and testing
• Participates in and promotes a positive, supportive, cooperative team environment.
• Adheres to company’s Code of Conduct, applicable policies & procedures, as well as ethical standards of the field.
• Ability to communicate and negotiate effectively
• Ability to make balanced judgments Problem solver Patient, meticulous and logical
• High standards in what constitutes a releasable product
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• B.Sc in Computer Science, Information Technology or other directly relevant degree
• 3 years working experience in core Database Administration.
• A basic working knowledge of version control in a system (e.g. GitHub)
• Experience in logical and physical design of database using database management system
• Experience in database structures, analytics and administration
• Familiarity with computer operating systems and database technology
• Experience using JIRA & other Atlassian suite products.
• Experience using modeling tools and languages such as UML/ERD. Database administrator certification (Oracle, Microsoft SQL Server, PostgreSql, MySql)

Skills & Proficiencies:

• Expertise and hands on experience with Oracle Administration and generally working with data on different relational and non-relational Database Management Systems (DBMS).
• Excellent oral, written communication and presentation skills
• Experience with Microsoft public, hybrid and private cloud will be an added advantage
• Strong Windows/Linux/Unix skills.
• Strong storage design and administration is an added advantage
• High level of Integrity and professionalism, especially in dealing with highly confidential information.