The junior database administrator will manage the overall database infrastructure for BGMFI including all aspects of database administration– e.g. installation/upgrade/patching, backup and recovery, performance and tuning, security, data loads and database copies.
It also includes the running of data fix scripts, daily checks (e.g. database backups), automating tasks, maintaining data feeds and investigating problems.
SCOPE OF JOB
Database Infrastructure & Security – Assist with the creation, deployment and maintenance of databases in both development and live service environments.
Communication – Clear and timely communications (verbal and written) to colleagues and customers.
Service Delivery – Assist colleagues in achieving agreed service standards by maintaining database services to the required operational levels.
Standards and Working Practices – Ensure that team processes and standards are adhered to accurately to ensure that the expected levels of service quality and performance are maintained.
DIMENSIONS & LIMITS OF AUTHORITY
Perform regular database maintenance activities by following internal processes (data loads, data fixes, schema updates, database copies, software installs/upgrades/patches, etc)
Plan own time so that delivery targets are met
Maintain procedural documentation
Assist with the planning for database projects from the initial phase onwards
Assist with the design, implementation and maintenance of database services and
Job Requirement
Diploma within information technologies, or related fields.
Relevant IT qualification is desirable.
EXPERIENCE
Proven and demonstrable interest in relational databases such as MySQL
Proven and demonstrable knowledge of SQL , and Write SQL queries
Proven and demonstrable interest in technology (servers, storage systems, networks, system maintenance, etc)
Data migration and/or scripting experience is desirable
Good verbal / written communication skills
Team working
POSITION IN ORGANISATION
Reports to the IT lead in the section
Direct contact with internal and/or external customers to resolve issues
Language: Oromiffa language proficiency is a requirement