Assistant Manager / Deputy Manager - Database Administration (2-Year Contract)

Overview

We are seeking a skilled and enthusiastic Database Administrator to support our enterprise database environments. This role primarily involves working with Oracle technologies, including Oracle RAC, Oracle GoldenGate, and Quest SharePlex, on a contractual basis for two years.

Key Duties

• Manage and maintain enterprise database platforms, focusing on Oracle Database, Oracle RAC, Oracle GoldenGate, and Quest SharePlex.
• Provide database services such as provisioning, monitoring, backup and recovery, performance tuning, and implementing change management.
• Maintain security, uptime, resilience, and optimal database service performance.
• Develop and uphold database standards, policies, and operational procedures.
• Automate routine database administration tasks using scripts and tooling.
• Collaborate with application and infrastructure teams to support projects, system improvements, and change requests.
• Assess and suggest database technologies, tools, and best practices to enhance operational effectiveness.

Qualifications and Experience

• Degree or Diploma in Computing, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Systems, or a similar field.
• Minimum three years of hands-on experience managing Oracle Databases, including Oracle RAC, Oracle GoldenGate, and/or Quest SharePlex.
• Strong knowledge of Oracle high availability, disaster recovery strategies, backup and recovery procedures, and database performance tuning.
• Competence in scripting and automation to streamline database administration tasks.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a diligent and proactive working style.
• Effective communication skills and ability to work autonomously and as part of a team.
• Willingness to participate in a 24/7 operational support roster.

Additional Advantages

• Experience managing Microsoft SQL Server databases.
• Knowledge of SQL Server high availability features such as Always On Availability Groups.
• Experience with other database platforms like MySQL.

Additional Information

Only candidates shortlisted for the position will be contacted.