Assistant Manager / Deputy Manager (Database Administration) - 2 year contract

We are looking for a highly competent and motivated Database Administrator (DBA) to join our team.

Key Responsibilities

• Administer and support enterprise database platforms, with a primary focus on Oracle Database, Oracle RAC, Oracle GoldenGate, and Quest SharePlex.
• Deliver database services, including database provisioning, monitoring, backup and recovery, performance tuning, and change management.
• Ensure the security, availability, resilience, and optimal performance of database services.
• Design, implement, and maintain database standards, policies, and operational procedures.
• Automate database administration tasks through scripting and tooling.
• Collaborate with application teams, infrastructure teams, and other stakeholders to support projects, system enhancements, and change requests.
• Evaluate and recommend database technologies, tools, and best practices to improve operational efficiency.

We would like to hear about the projects you have worked on, the technical challenges you have solved, and the impact you have made.

Requirements

• Degree or Diploma in Computing, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Systems, or a related discipline.
• At least 3 years of hands-on experience administering Oracle Database, including experience with Oracle RAC, Oracle GoldenGate, and/or Quest SharePlex.
• Good understanding of Oracle high availability, disaster recovery, backup and recovery, and database performance tuning.
• Proficiency in scripting and automation for database administration.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a meticulous and proactive approach to work.
• Able to work independently and collaboratively in a team, with good communication skills.
• Willing to participate in a 24Ã-7 operational support roster.

The following will be advantageous:

• Experience administering Microsoft SQL Server.
• Familiarity with SQL Server high availability technologies, such as Always On Availability Groups.
• Experience with other database platforms such as MySQL.

Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.