Senior Analyst, Core Banking Database at First Bank

Job Description

• Install and configure relevant network components to ensure database access as well as database consistency and integrity
• Uses database management system software and tools to investigate problems and collect performance statistics and create reports.
•  Carries out routine configuration/installation and reconfiguration of database and related products.
• Respond to and resolve basic database issues Oracle and SQL
• Install, monitor, maintain and perform routine performance tuning on the bank’s databases while ensuring high levels of data availability access and performance
• Monitor database growth on a weekly basis to generate Utilization Statistics for Capacity Planning Management
• Administration of the bank’s Enterprise backup and Recovery system
• Ensure proper documentation of all databases infrastructure processes/procedures in the Departmental Standard of Operation Document.
• Ensure all Changes to the Configuration of the databases followed strictly the bank’s change management process
• Implement Planned data migrations between systems and responsible for the recovery of the Division’s critical processes and activities as part of the business continuity strategy  
• Design/Develop various backup scripts for Oracle and SQL databases
• Perform a second level checks for the daily EOD activities to ensure all activities are duly carried out to prevent operational failure
• Perform other duties as may be assigned by Desk Head, Team Lead and other, IT Infrastructure and Business Applications

Job Requirements
Minimum Education:   

• First Degree in Computer Science Engineering or any related physical sciences; Higher Degrees/Professional Certifications (an added advantage)

Minimum Experience:

• 7 years relevant experience in the banking industry with at least 5 year in Database Administration.