Database Administrator Job in Kenya

General Description

Kobby Technologies Limited is seeking an experienced Database Administrator (DBA) to join our growing team.

This is a full time employment opportunity with our organization.

The Individual must:

Be responsive and alert to new learning opportunities, growth and development of technical, interpersonal and business skills
Be motivated and competent to contribute appropriate time and effort to work assigned
Be attentive to detail with focus on accurate results
Be organized and able to prioritize tasks; Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
Have the ability to conduct research into software issues and products as appropriate.
Possess strong customer service orientation.
Be able to contribute to team effort or individual achievement.
Punctual and first time right on issues and reports.

Job Description

This position will require expertise and administration of multiple database environments.
Individual must have strong knowledge of Oracle 9i/10g/11g/12c/18c technology and thorough understanding of relational database environments.
Responsibilities include but not limited to the administration and support of large scale Oracle production databases spanning multiple Tera-byte plus in size utilizing Linux/Unix.
The position will ensure regular backups and restores are available for all supported databases.
Experience with various Oracle replication strategies is required.
The database environment must be highly available and current with required updates and patches.

The position requires skills in:

Administering and supporting Oracle production databases spanning Multi-Terabyte in size on different platforms.
Maintain databases in accordance with internal standards, access control and security guidelines.
Ensure high availability, timely backups and if necessary restores of production databases.
Work closely with development and QA to troubleshoot connectivity or query problems for applications dependent on Oracle environment.
Work with Oracle support services to resolve issues.
Provide off hours on-call support and work off hours as necessary.
Test and apply database software patches and upgrades.
Regular monitoring/tuning activities to include analysis of AWR reports to look for database performance trending and/ anomalies
Knowledge of SQL Server or MySQL is an added advantage.
The successful applicant can use his/her skills to create and install procedures to aid in systems support; assist applications software development staff as needed on systems- and technology-related issues; answer user’s technical inquiries.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills are essential, as are good human relations skills.

Required Qualifications

4 year degree or equivalent experience.
At least 3 years of work experience both Core Oracle DBA and Oracle Apps DBA with Oracle E-Business Suite experience
Experience installing and maintaining Oracle databases and replication in production environments.
Experience with Oracle replication methods such as Data Guard/Golden Gate is preferable
Demonstrated depth of knowledge of key Oracle technologies (e.g. RAC, ASM, OEM/Grid Control, RMAN, Partitioning).
Performance tuning and optimization of SQL.
Creation and maintenance of SQL queries and routines.
Required to deal and understand complex data models and object relational database mapping as it relates to system performance and stability.
Must have strong, demonstrated teamwork skills.
Must have proven skills in system trouble shooting and problem resolution.
Must have exceptional communication skills, both oral and written
Must have good, planning and organization skills.
Works independently with minimal guidance.
Demonstrable analytical skills especially as they pertain to monitoring and gauging overall system performance, growth and stability.
Able to articulate accomplishment/progress.
Operating Systems: Linux , Windows, Unix

Preferred Qualifications

Cursory knowledge of SQL Server, MySQL. Advanced knowledge of MySQL administration and tuning a plus.
Languages: Java, Shell Scripting, Sql Plus Reporting
Experience with Oracle Engineered Systems (Exadata/ODA) is an added advantage.
Experience with Oracle E-Business Suite as an Oracle Apps DBA
Experience with Oracle Weblogic
Experience with Oracle SOA Suite
DBA Experience on Oracle Hyperion
Oracle DBaaS Experience
Oracle Cloud Certifications
Available immediately