IT Database Administrator

AB Microfinance Bank Nigeria Limited is a member of an international network of Microfinance Banks under Access Holding Microfinance AG (www.accessholding.com), with its Head office in Berlin, Germany.

The Group provides world class banking services to micro, small and medium enterprises and private individuals in Africa and Asia. It has been spreading out to other countries across the globe rapidly.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Position : IT Database Administrator

Location: Lagos

Job Description

• Assisting in database design
• Mapping out the conceptual design for a planned database;
• Refining the logical design so that it can be translated into a specific data model;
• Further refining the physical design to meet system storage requirements;
• Updating and amending existing databases
• Setting up and testing new database and data handling systems
• Monitoring database efficiency
• Sustaining the security and integrity of data
• Creating complex query definitions that allow data to be extracted
• Training colleagues in how to input and extract data
• Controlling access permissions and privileges;
• Developing, managing and testing back-up and recovery plans;
• Ensuring that storage and archiving procedures are functioning correctly;
• Communicating regularly with technical, applications and operational staff to ensure database integrity and security;
• Establishing the needs of users and monitoring user access and security;
• Monitoring performance and managing parameters to provide fast responses to frontend users;

Necessary Experience and Knowledge

• Minimum B.Sc / HND in Computer Science or related discipline with cognate experience
• At least two hands-on relevant professional experience in a similar role
• Experience in developing logical and physical data models using data modeling tools
• Good Knowledge Of Microsoft Excel (Formulas, Pivot tables, V-lookup) and Office
• Good Knowledge of Relational Database Management Systems (RDMS)
• Efficient use of Microsoft SQL 2012, Strong SQL development, SQL analytics, tuning skills
• Programming/development skills using PL/SQL (package, procedures, functions, triggers) and batch coding skills such as Bulk collections, dynamic SQL, parallel processing
• Experience designing partitioned and non-partitioned tables, indexes, temporary tables and external tables to maximize storage and performance
• Strong analytical and organizational skills
• Eye for detail and accuracy
• The ability to work quickly, under pressure and to deadlines
• Up-to-date knowledge of technology and the Data Protection Act
• Ability to work well in a fast paced environment, where the technology is constantly changing
• Collaborative, consultative and customer-oriented approach
• Reliable team player with excellent communication skills
• Fluent English, both in writing and orally

Deadline
10th May, 2017.