Database Administrator

Job Details

Tropical Bank is recruiting a Database Administrator in the Business Technology Department reporting to the Senior Database and Core Banking Administrator and based in Kampala, Uganda. The role is responsible for designing, installing, monitoring, maintaining and managing the Bank's databases while ensuring high levels of data confidentiality, integrity and availability. Full-time position. Requires on-site support to branches and Head Office units and input to disaster recovery and business continuity plans.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Execute procedures for database operations, maintenance, security, archiving and recovery
• Provide first-level support for all infrastructure to all Branches and Head Office units
• Provide substantive input to systems Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity plan and ensure proper failover setup
• Ensure integrity and availability of databases and accompanying software
• Ensure effective database license management, optimizing use and decommissioning unused servers to avoid costs above budget
• Analyze business application requirements and develop specifications for database construction and maintenance
• Maintain up-to-date documentation of all enterprise databases, operations manuals and procedures
• Monitor status of end-of-cycle activities including backups, ensuring compliance with schedules and critical server uptime
• Investigate problems with databases and end-of-cycle runs, ensure corrective action or escalate appropriately
• Act as liaison for vendors supporting complex database-related issues, systems and implementation projects
• Address database integration issues including synchronization between disparate databases, capacity planning and new applications
• Contribute to setting standards for the database and ensure conformance
• Comply with AML/CFT/CPF policies and procedures and perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications, Skills and Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology or any related field
• Microsoft Certified Database Administrator certifications required
• Minimum 2 years in database administration
• Knowledge of Microsoft Server Operating Systems and UNIX is an added advantage; strong understanding of banking operations is an added advantage
• Basic understanding of network fundamentals and troubleshooting connectivity issues
• Knowledge of desktop operating systems and productivity software (MS Office, Outlook)
• Excellent communication and engagement skills, strong attention to detail, high integrity, creative and innovative thinking, analytical and stakeholder management skills, critical thinking and problem-solving ability