IT Database Administrator

Full Time 1 day ago
Employment Information
Job Summary

Opportunity Bank is looking for an IT Database Administrator to plan coordinate use and manage databases including Oracle and MS-SQL relational databases as well as create system reports in the core banking system

Areas of Key Results
  • Set up install and configure databases according to IT policy
  • Give names to different parts of data (such transaction codes elements tables records and schema) and keep track of them
  • Set up the right security measures to limit who can access the database
  • Check backups logs journals and transaction statistics every day to make sure the database is safe
  • Make sure that data is sent out and copied in a controlled way across Disaster Recovery (DR) sites
  • Plan and carry out testing of how well physical database architectures work
  • Set aside disk space for new data tables and keep an eye on how much space they need
  • Take care of schema and sub-schema libraries and answer requests for data views
  • Make and carry out plans for backing up and recovering databases
  • Check operating data to make sure they meet performance standards
  • Keep records for both the test and production database settings
  • Write reports on all database systems on a regular basis (performance cost and use)
  • Help users with the Core banking and other business apps that go with it
  • Help with the Credit Reference Bureau
  • Process end-of-day transactions in the main banking system
  • Make and develop correct system reports and make sure they are available to users on time
  • Do any other tasks that the boss gives you
Academic Requirements
Requirement
A bachelor's degree in a field linked to IT
Certification in Oracle or MS SQL
It is best to have an Oracle MS SQL or Sybase DBA certification
Experience and Qualifications
  • At least three years of experience managing databases
  • Worked with database support and development in both transactional and DSS settings
  • Have worked with scripts to make reports
  • A lot of experience with Oracle MS SQL and Sybase databases
  • Knowing how to code in SQL and PL/SQL
  • Familiarity with the Windows and Unix/Linux operating systems
Skills and Abilities in Your Personal Life
  • Proven ability to turn business needs into technology solutions
  • Proven ability to come up with creative and analytical ways to solve difficult technical problems
  • Has shown that they can balance prioritize and arrange more than one task at a time
  • A lot of energy inventiveness adaptability enthusiasm commitment self-confidence and initiative
  • Being accurate paying attention to details and being mindful of deadlines
  • Self-starter who works hard and takes the lead
Statement of Equal Opportunity

Opportunity Bank hires people of all backgrounds We welcome all competent applicants to apply no matter what their disability gender marital status religion or race is

How to Apply

Candidates who are interested should send in a PDF folder with their signed application letters (containing their current wage) academic documents and curriculum vitae 

Send an email to recruitment@opportunitybank.co.ug Subject Line: Make sure the job title is clear

 Deadline: Tuesday September 16 2025 at 5:00 PM at the latest Please note that people who have already applied should not apply again

Skills
IT Troubleshooting
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