Senior Database Engineer (m/f)

Description

• The Senior Database Engineer will be responsible for the installation, administration, documentation, configuration and monitoring of database servers in a multi-country and multi-site environment. They will be part of the database support team providing 24x7x365 on-call support for the Database infrastructure and Security environments. The Senior Database Engineer will also be required to assist, guide and support the Junior and Intermediate Database Engineers if needed. This position will engage with other support staff to monitor, diagnose and resolve database and related issues for all Capricorn Group entities

Duties

• Provide guidance and assistance to maintain the Database system infrastructure and resolve any issues
• Take control and assist in continuously improving and enhancing existing Database management elements, processes and procedures
• Monitor Database system infrastructure performance, availability and uptimes
• Report and escalate any Database system breaches
• Understand and focus on the system governance, guidelines and adherence to PCI-DSS standards, processes and procedures and address shortcomings
• Ensure continuous improvement of Database availability, scalability and reliability with a strong focus on simultaneously improving efficiencies
• Install, setup and maintain Database system monitoring and performance management tools
• Research, participate and investigate new technologies and trends to ensure that the Capricorn Group
• Database systems are in line with the latest technologies and trends
• Recommend ways for Capricorn Group to take advantage of new technologies
• Join troubleshooting blogs, support forums and web groups
• Adhere to, maintain and improve standards, policies and procedures as Database systems are updated or upgraded or requirement changes are made
• Disaster Recovery, ensure that in the event of a DR, the affected area in the Group can be recovered and the security integrity of the Group is not compromised
• Document all Database system procedures including installation, configuration, and maintenance and troubleshooting guides and keep the documentation up to date
• Liaise with the system product vendor regarding calls, patches, updates etc.
• Develop new Database system and application implementation plans and custom scripts to ensure operational reliability

Requisites

• Degree/Diploma in IT
• MCDBA Certifications/MCITP Certifications
• Oracle Database certification
• ITIL foundation certification an advantage
• 5 Years extensive hands-on experience as Database Administrator
• Experience with database servers in a virtualized environment
• Good SQL Scripting skills
• Knowledge and or experience with Oracle/MS SQL
• Incident and Problem resolution
• PCI-DSS Knowledge
• Database architectures and design
• Practical experience on DB High Availability and Disaster Recovery
• Principles and practices of advanced database administration
• Industry design and configuration standards for Enterprise databases
• Good People Management and Leadership skills
• Good Communication (both verbal and written) skills
• Analytical and Problem-solving skills
• Project Management skills
• Planning and Organizational skills
• Good Administration skills
• Self-confidence and Interpersonal skills
• Self-motivation and the ability to work under minimal supervision are a must
• The ability to recognize, focus and prioritize critical issues in a high-pressure environment

Notes

• Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted