Data Base Administrator (Mysql) at SportPesa

Job Description

The successful candidate will carry out the following key responsibilities: 

Job Responsibilities

• Establish user needs, monitor user access and security
• Monitor performance and manage parameters to provide fast responses to front-end users
• Map out the conceptual design for planned database, putting into consideration both back-end organization of data and front-end accessibility for end-users
• Refine the logical design in order to translate into specific data model Install and test new versions of the DBMS
• Maintain data standards, and ensure adherence to the Data Protection Act Write database documentation, including data standards, procedures and definitions for the data dictionary Control access permissions and privileges
• Develop, manage and test back-up and recovery plans
• Ensure that storage and archiving procedures are functionally correct Work closely with IT projects, database programmers and web developers to provide 24/7 production support
• Communicate regularly with technical, applications and operational staff to ensure database integrity and security
• Commission and install new applications and customize existing applications in order to make them fit for purpose.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or Advanced Diploma in Computer Science, Information technology, any related field from a recognized institution
• Thorough knowledge on SQL, PLSQL, RDBMS, object oriented and XML DBMS fundamentals Certification as an oracle/MySQL
• DBA professional is an added advantage
• At least 2-4 years’ experience in a multi-disciplined and busy IT environment in a medium to large scale organization with strong background in service delivery and operational support
• Experience with integration and support of backup software Understanding of data management tools and techniques
• A good understanding of data base architecture, software and database management systems
• Ability to work under pressure and to meet strict deadlines as an appreciation of wider business demands