Associate, Specialist, Data Engineer-Database Admin, Technology and Operations

Business Function

Technology and Operations (T&O) enables and empowers the bank with an efficient, nimble and resilient infrastructure through a strategic focus on productivity, quality & control, technology, people capability and innovation. In Group T&O, we manage the majority of the Bank's operational processes and inspire to delight our business partners through our multiple banking delivery channels.

Job Duties & Responsibilities 

• Administer and maintain databases including MS SQL DB, MariaDB, Oracle DB and PostgreSQL for various business application

• Primary expertise should be MS SQL & Maria Database. 

• Monitor database performance, capacity, backups and security.

• Expert in Backup & Recovery.

• Perform database patching, upgrades and ensure compliance with internal guidelines and external regulations

• Participate in application development projects and be responsible for the database architecture and design.

• Handle database related incidents, problems and complaints in a timely manner

• Responsible for developer SQL code review to ensure queries are optimized and tuned to perform efficiently prior to production release. 

• Coordinate with internal teams on database requirements, changes, deployments and performance tuning. 

• Understanding of basic database fundamentals: multi-version control, concurrency, transactions, indexing, locking. 

• Analyze, recommend, and implement configuration for Optimized Performance. 

• Ability to plan hardware capacity requirements for storage, memory, and CPU Cycles. 

• Provide technical expertise and guidance to peers on best practices for database administration and management

• Understanding of UNIX environment with shell scripting. 

• Familiarity with Linux administration 

• Contribute to document company database standards, guidelines, and operational procedures 

• Perform a variety of tasks relying on experience and judgment to manage time, plan and accomplish goals on several client engagements 

• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills

Required Experience 

• At least 6 years of experience administering SQL Server databases & Maria database.

• Excellent communication, customer service, organizational, project and personnel management skills.

• Knowledge of database security best practices and compliance requirements.

• Ability to work independently as well as collaborate effectively within a team

• Independent thinking and ability to demonstrate good judgment required

• Cloud computing experience would be an advantage

Education / Preferred Qualifications 

• A degree in Computer Science or related subject is preferred 

Technical Competencies

• Strong knowledge in MS SQL and Maria database, backup/recovery of database, Disaster recovery plan.

Personal skills

• Strong matrix management skills including influence, conflict resolution and negotiation

• Excellent relationship building and networking skills

Additional Skills

• Team leadership, collaboration, decisiveness, energy and drive

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