Job Description
EFG Hermes is currently recruiting for the role of Database Administrator
Duties and Responsibilities
Your main responsibilities in this role include the following:
Design and implement database systems that meet the business needs while ensuring best practices are followed.
Proactively monitor all database systems and fix availability and performance issues.
Troubleshoot live database issues including performance optimization and recovery.
Work with product development teams to ensure database optimization and consistency.
Perform installation, upgrade and migration across multiple database architectures and systems.
Review deployment scripts and analyze the impact on database performance and stability.
Track data growth and performance trends and implement long-term capacity plans and scalability solutions.
Develop automation and alerting scripts.
Design and build high availability and disaster recovery solutions.
Perform evaluations to ensure data security, privacy and integrity on a regular basis.
Provide the appropriate support and solutions in emergencies efficiently and effectively.
Determine, enforce and document database policies, procedures and standards.
Job Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or Computer Engineering.
A minimum of 4-6 years’ experience in database administration.
Experience in Oracle 12c, SQL server 2012 and later.
Knowledge of Oracle RAC, ASM and Data Guard.
Excellent knowledge of database backup, recovery, replication, security, data encryption and auditing.
Linux and windows systems administration skills.
Good command of Arabic and English.
Excellent communication skills (written, verbal and listening).
Able to build partnerships and work well in teams.
Capable of making timely decisions and anticipating consequences. Can identify, recommend and implement solutions for problems.
Ensure deliverable are always of a high quality
Able to work effectively under pressure and tight deadlines.
