Database Administrator C

19 hours ago


Johannesburg, South Africa FirstRand Full time

About us, purpose, experience and qualifications

**about us**:

- make a promise
- be deeply invested
- value our differences
- build trust, not territory
- have courage
- always do the right thing

**purpose**:

- To design, test, implement, maintain and control relevant databases to ensure accurate installation and configuration of database and software to maintain a client centric and secure database environment.**experience and qualifications**:

- Minimum Qualification - Grade 12
- Preferred Qualification - Relevant Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems or related field
- Experience - 3 to 5 years’ experience in Database Administration
- Knowledge Required : Design and administration of logical and relational databases in diverse technological environments
- Troubleshooting and analysis protocol
- Various database systems - Oracle or MYSQL or SQL server
- Database queries and theory
- Distributed computing architectures**additional requirements**:

- Minimum of 3 years’ experience in the design and administration of logical and relational databases in diverse technological environment. - Linux commands knowledge - Solid understanding of MySQL internal architecture - New database environment set-up process - Ensure performance, security, and availability of databases - Experience in database software management (patch and version management) - Knowledge of database procedures, upgrades, recovery options and database migration - Experience in performance tuning with high data volumes - Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills - Must understand the systems development process and have a solid understanding of business processes - Ability to work effectively with clients and IT management and staff - Good communication skills and must work well in a team environment - Required to provide 24x7 production support on a rotation schedule - Experience with MySQL 5.6, 5.7, Mysql8 or MariaDB - Experience with native MySQL High Availability technologies - Experience with deploying and Optimizing MySQL Database - MySQL Replication knowledge - Backup and Restore strategies - Storage and Networks knowledge - Scripting skills - Presentation and Reporting skills - DR and HA knowledge - Required to provide 24x7 production support on a rotation schedule

**responsibilities**:

- Build working relationships across teams and functional lines to enhance work delivery, collaboration and innovation
- Provide resolution of database conflicts to align to quality standards and eliminate inappropriate data usage
- Support the building of a scalable and resilient database system to mitigate disaster and performance risks
- Design and create relational databases; scripts for standard and non-standard database access and provide database administrative support; replication processes and maintenance
- Develop, encourage and nurture collaborative relationships within FNB and/or across the FRG
- Assess own performance through seeking timely and clear feedback and request training where appropriate
- Compile reports that track progress and guide business to make informed decisions
- Ensure compliance to legislative and audit requirements and adherence to relevant processes
- Focus on providing optimal services and improving service delivery processes to meet or exceed customer expectations
- Prevent wastage and identify process improvements to contain and reduce costs



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