Family Bank (formely Family Finance Building Society) was registered as a Building Society in October 1984 in Kenya, under the Building Societies Act and commenced operations in the early 1985.

Summary

The ideal candidate will be responsible for creating, installing and managing our databases. You will ensure optimal database performance by analyzing database issues and monitoring database performance.

Responsibilities

• Manage database changes and re-designs
• Analyze database issues and troubleshoot or configure the database accordingly
• Drive automation of code
• Perform capacity planning required to create and maintain the databases.
• Administration of Oracle RAC, Data Guard, MSSQL/PostgreSQL server administration.
• Maintain database security, integrity, and computing resources to comply with the Bank’s compliance standards.
• Plan and implement backup and disaster recovery planning and implementation in line with Bank policy.
• Monitor database performance to ensure high levels of security and speed
• Ensure conformity to security standards for databases and data integrity.
• Ability to keep pace with latest technology and trends in addition to new delivery expectations.

Requirements

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience in Computer Science, Technology, or a related field of study
• At least 4 years’ direct experience in managing large databases.
• Certifications OCP, MSSQL server administration
• Proven knowledge of SQL Servers
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills

Competencies and Attributes

• Strong work ethic
• Experience in Oracle RAC, Data Guard, RMAN.
• Experience in Linux/Unix Operating system.
• Database systems administration techniques
• Exceptional knowledge of Oracle/MSSQL/PostgreSQL backup and recovery scenarios.
• Ability to manage several concurrent assignments and prioritize demands