Database Administrator at Believe Resourcing

You Will Be Working With The Following Technologies

• Oracle Enterprise Manager
• Oracle, SQL Server & MySQL Databases
• Linux
• Oracle Data Guard
• Oracle RMAN
• Performance Tuning
• GCP CloudSQL experience beneficial

Responsibilities

• He/She will be responsible for supporting, coordinating and maintaining the various database applications by installing, configuring, troubleshooting and repairing the databases of our various clients in the group.
• Documentation of processes
• Database installs and DR environment configuration
• Database patching and upgrades as well as backups and restores
• Implementation of database monitoring utilities
• Database performance investigations
• Structural changes and deployment of database objects
• User requests
• Standby
• POC new technologies or processes for clients
• Provide consultancy, education and guidance in the use and exploitation of DBMS and database environments and infrastructure.
• Recommend technical solutions to our clients.
• Assist in the logical design and implement the physical definition of databases in conjunction with application systems analysts.
• Enhance and maintain databases to accommodate new business functions and improve existing business functions.
• Assist application developers with problem analysis and resolution of development and production failures.
• Provide and maintain technically stable and performing production environments.
• Research and evaluate alternative solutions and recommend the most efficient and cost effective database solution for the application design.
• Monitors and analyzes ongoing database status, utilization and capacity.
• Implements and supports database security regulations, policies, and guidelines.
• Work closely with technical and client management to plan and implement database tools in support of business applications development requirements and processes.
• Support user and developer access, upgrade planning, implementation and resolution of database
• Capacity Plans
• Meet contracted SLA’s
• Disaster recovery (backup and restore) Procedures and checks

Key Competencies And Qualifications

• Matric
• Tertiary qualification in IT
• Take responsibility for team failures
• Strives for continuous improvement
• Works smart
• Needs to embrace change rather than fear it
• Sound working knowledge of Oracle.
• OCA and OCP certifications
• Analytical and technically minded.
• Organizational, interpersonal, and verbal/written capabilities.
• Abilities to share knowledge effectively.
• 4-5 Years’ experience as a DBA

Attributes

• The natural tendency to take ownership and responsibility
• Strong problem-solving, effective planning, and organizational skills
• Detail oriented
• Excellent communication skills
• You have a can-do attitude
• Can cope under pressure
• Positive outlook on life
• Above all, be passionate about what you do
• Enjoy having fun at work

Desired Skills and Experience

• Database administration