Data Architect at MODE - Mobile Decisioning Holdings Ltd

Job description

JOB PURPOSE

This role will work to develop databases for the business and will be responsible for ensuring data is protected and can be easily retrieved.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITY

• Planning database upgrades by maintaining, evaluating, and improving a transaction processing model.
• Assessing database performance by developing a protocol for measurement of results and identification of problem areas.
• Supporting database performance by monitoring database performance; evaluating and resolving processing and programming problems; designing database management tools; answering user questions.
  Securing the database by preparing access and control policies and procedures; implementing disaster recovery procedures.
• Supporting application design by contributing expertise to applications, operations, and technical support teams.
• Demonstrating continous growth by participating in educational opportunities; reading professional publications; maintaining personal networks; and participating in professional organizations.
  Accomplishing information systems and organization mission by completing related results as needed.
• Managing data security, backup and retention.

KEY SKILLS:

• Database Management
• Data Maintenance
• Decision Making
• Problem Solving
• Process Improvement
• Requirements Analysis
• Attention to Detail
• Database Security
• Developing Standards

QUALIFICATIONS:

• A Bachelor's or advanced degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science or related field.
• Strong technical skills including understanding of software development principles.
• 7 – 12 years’ database administration experience.
• Proficiency in one programming language (C++, C#, Python, Java, Javascript, PHP, Clojure, LISP, Cloud).
• Database Performance Tuning.
• Load and performance testing.
• Experience in Operating Systems.
• Definining database physical structure and functional capabilities.

WORK CONDITIONS

• On-call availability
• Willingness and ability to travel and be away for long periods of time at a go

NOTE: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties as negotiated to meet the ongoing needs of the

organization.