Job Description :
Role Summary:
The candidate will be a technical hands on member of the Database Administration team providing infrastructure services and operational support on a global basis for both Oracle and Microsoft SQL technologies. The role will consist of a combination of incident, requests and proactive platform management activities.

Key Accountabilities:
Provide excellent technical support for Oracle and SQL Database environment.
Provide operational support for DB issues initiated from Incidents or Changes.
Provide solutions and root-cause analysis of system performance and failure related issues.
Work on an onsite shift-rota and provide off site 24x7 support.
Work on projects and provide close liaison with project teams to ensure the smooth transition of new databases and initiatives into the Production environment.
Work closely with manager and team members.
Review and recommend options to improve the effectiveness of the database infrastructure.
Establish / maintain best practices, processes and procedures to underpin the operations of the business.
Performance monitoring / Testing and capacity planning.
Creation / maintenance of full system documentation, including DR documentation.
Innovation – continually looking at ways to improve infrastructure, for a faster and more efficient environment.
To fulfil additional / ad hoc duties as requested in order to meet the needs of the business.

Skills:
Excellent working knowledge of Oracle RDBMS 9i\10\11g
Excellent working knowledge of Oracle RAC
Excellent working knowledge of Oracle Forms
Excellent working knowledge of SQL 2000\2005\2008\2012
Experience working with NOSQL
Experience using a scripting language to automate tasks
Excellent working knowledge of SQL High Availability features
Experience of performance and tuning optimizing SQL DB’s
Experience of monitoring and alerting tools for DB’s

Knowledge:
Experience of ITIL v3 standards or a certificate in ITIL v3 foundation skills beneficial
Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or related field preferred

Experience:
DBA with strong Oracle RDBMS and SQL 2005\2008\2012 experience
Providing infrastructure services and operational support across a global company
Experience working within a financial institution or similar environment

Special Job Requirements:
There is a third-line and out-of-hours support requirement, which operates on a rotational basis
             

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