Job Description

MSSQL Database Management

Achieving resolution for database system outages within defined Service Level Agreements (SLAs). Ensure proper DB capacity management/data growth and threshold alerts are automated. Responsible for creating primary database storage structures (database areas and tablespaces), once application developers have designed/purchased an approved application. Ensure databases have routine maintenance performed on them (e.g. database reorganization, update statistics etc.) Assist developers in optimizing their applications, queries, etc. Ensure adherence to project management methodologies Identify project risks and provide possible solutions to problems Lead projects to be executed successfully on schedule , within budget and with the allocated resources Produce reports and updates of project status Identify issues that requires escalation with external/internal parties.

Installing and Upgrading

Responsible for installing and upgrading the database and related tools Examines new releases of systems and database software, understand the features offered and the stability of the release and recommend further action. Coordinating with developers for pre-release testing of production systems Responsible for insuring the Bank is in compliance with the database license agreement.

System Setup and Database Creation

Responsible for setting up database, Instamces in development, QA and production environment

Monitoring the Database Health and Tuning Accordingly

Ensure the database is running with optimal performance Ensure the database is properly configured with the correct amount of memory and set with proper configuration parameters Ensure the error log or event log is monitored for database errors

Proper Utilization of Storage

Making sure the databases are correctly setup, monitoring space requirements and adding new storage when required

Backup and Recovery

Establishing standards and schedules for database backups and ensure recovery procedures are adhered Developing and periodic testing of recovery procedures for each database.

Financial Management

Ensures that projects are implemented with the approved budget and track the budget drawdown accordingly Maintain professional client relationships Work with vendors to provide resolutions to client issues. Ensure that the projects are managed and administered in compliance with the established contract

Vendor / Stakeholder Management

Investigate and resolve problems which are database related with the service owner/component owner..

Requirements

Minimum 5 years of Database Administration on MidRange/Wintel Databases. Knowledge on Mainframe Databases will be advantageous. Bachelor's Degree in any discipline - Minimum of 5 years relevant experience in IT. Diploma in IT - Minimum of 7 years relevant experience in IT. Professional DBMS certification is advantageous. Good knowledge on MSSQL & Mysql Database Administration. Database performance tuning. Backup & Recovery. Automation of monitoring & alerts generation. Experience on Disaster Recovery. Knowledge on Cluster setup such Microsoft Cluster & Always On. Knowledge on replication ex log shipping, Always On & Disks Replication. DBMS installation & Upgrades. Standard enforcements. Capacity Management & Planning. * SLA management 24X7 availability.