The Reports and Database Administrator (DBA) is responsible for planning, coordination, utilization and administration of Databases including Oracle relational databases, MS-SQL relational databases and development of System reports in the core banking system.

Key Result Areas:

• Install, configure and setup of databases as in line with the IT policy
• Assigns and controls names used for the various portions of data base to include, transaction codes, elements, tables, records, schema and sub-schema.
• Ensures adequate security safeguards are in place to control access to all databases.
• Ensures the integrity of database files through the daily monitoring of database backups, logs, journals and transaction statistics.
• Oversees the proper distribution and controlled replication of data across Disaster Recovery (DR) sites and databases.
• Plans and executes performance tests of physical data base designs.
• Allocates disk space for new data tables and monitors space utilization for existing data tables.
• Makes adjustments to table sizes and locations to ensure efficient use of resources and to optimize performance.
• Manages schema and sub-schema libraries, and responds to requests for data views.
• Implements database backup and recovery plans, and performs database recoveries and coordination with other areas of the IT department.
• Monitors and reviews operating statistics for conformance to performance standards and overall system performance goals.
• Maintains documentation about test and production database environments to help resolve potential production problems.
• Prepares periodic reports on the status of all database systems to including performance data, economics data and database usage.
• Provide user Support on the Core banking and other related business applications
• Provide Credit reference Bureau support
• Run end of day processing in the core banking system
• Develop and design system accurate system reports in the core banking system
• Ensure reports are available and accessible to intended users in a timely manner
• Any other duties assigned by supervisor from time to time.

Qualifications & Experience

• A Bachelor’s degree in IT related Field.
• A minimum of 3 years in Database Management Oracle / MS SQL certified.
• Experience with database support and development tasks in both a transactional and DSS environments.
• Experience in report development using scripts
• Oracle / MS SQL / Sybase DBA certification is preferred.
• Strong knowledge of Oracle / MS SQL / Sybase databases.
• Knowledge of programming in SQL, PL/SQL.
• Knowledge of Windows and Unix/Linux operating systems.

Personal skills and abilities

• Proven ability of translating business requirements into technical solutions.
• Proven ability to provide solutions to complex technical problems in a creative and analytic manner.
• Proven ability to balance, prioritize, and organize multiple tasks.
• High level of energy, creativity, flexibility, enthusiasm and commitment self-confidence and initiative.
• Accuracy, attention to detail and awareness of deadlines.
• Hard working self-starter with initiative.

Opportunity Bank is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply, regardless of disability, gender, marital status, religion and ethnicity.