Job Description

Key Performance Areas

Design and document database architecture

Design Data Warehousing and Business Intelligence platform

Build database scheme, tables, procedures and permissions

Develop database utilities and automated reporting

Create shell scripts for task automation

Create, test and execute data management languages

Analyse, consolidate and tune database for optimal efficiency

Analyse and sustain capacity and performance requirements

Monitor systems and platforms for availability

Restore and recover corrupted databases

Install and test corrupted databases

Install and test upgrades and patches

Implement security and encryption

Evaluate and recommend new databases technologies storage, archiving, backup and recovery procedures are functioning correctly

Establish need for users and monitor access and security

Assist database architect where required

Ensure that DB systems are functioning correctly and meeting the companys clients requests and needs

Specific Skills (Technical) required:

Extensive use of Standard Query Language

SQL, Shell, Linux, Unix, T-SQL, Sybase IQ, Sybase ASE, MySQL, MSSQL (2000, 2005, 2008 R2,2012,2014,2016)

SSIS, SSRS and Analysis Services experience

Programming knowledge / Project Management / Resource Management / Network Knowledge / OS Admin Knowledge advantageous

The successful applicant must:

Be available for 24hr Standby when required

Have a high attention to detail

Be able to work independently as well as be a team player

Be result and deadline driven

Work well under pressure

Have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, both oral and written

Be able to take ownership of problems and co-ordinate to resolution

Be able to prioritise tasks and manage multiple tasks

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