Database Administrator: Kenya Railways Corporation Jobs

Database Administrator (JG M4)
Duties & Responsibilities
Reporting to the Information, Communication & Technology Manager, the Database Administrator will be responsible for maintaining and developing IT applications to enhance business efficiency and reporting. To meet this objective, the Database Administrator will be required to conceptualize, design, implement and maintain KRC’s information Systems and databases.
The main tasks will include: Reporting to the Information, Communication & Technology Manager, the Database Administrator will be responsible for maintaining and developing IT applications to enhance business efficiency and reporting.
  • Evaluating requests for new or modified applications to determine feasibility and compatibility with current systems;
  • Maintaining and developing complex reports with advanced reporting and business intelligence tools;
  • Maintaining and developing modules for web applications using .Net framework, open source framework and Microsoft SQL server;
  • Developing interfaces for integration of various systems;
  • Adhere to the System Development life Cycle (SDLC) and prepare process and software documentation for future reference and maintenance needs;
  • Planning, coordinating and implementing security measures to safeguard the database;
  • Monitoring and improving database performance and capacity, and plan for future expansion requirements;
  • Training and supporting users.
Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Information & Communications Technology (ICT) or equivalent.
  • Certification that prove proficiency in MSSQL, Stored procedures, Functions and triggers, HTML, ASP.NET, VB.NET, PHP
  • Certification in Microsoft Certified Systems Developer (MCSD) will be an added advantage.
  • Outstanding technical knowledge of database design, maintenance and manipulation
  • Five (5) years experience in Systems Development in a busy Microsoft and non-Microsoft environment.
  • Experience in developing in Microsoft Dynamics range of products will be an added advantage
  • Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills.
  • Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
Terms of offer
An attractive remuneration package commensurate with qualifications and responsibilities of the position will be negotiated with the right candidate.
Interested and qualified candidates MUST complete the Kenya Railways application form, attach their testimonials and certificates and address their applications to the:
Managing Director
Kenya Railways Corporation
P.O. Box 30121, 00100,
Nairobi
to be received by 28th May, 2010.
Note: Only the short listed candidates will be contacted.
Canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.