Job Summary
Our client, a leading supplier of automotive spares, parts and accessories, is seeking to recruit for the position of Database Administrator & Report Writer.
Minimum Qualification:Bachelor
Experience Level:Mid level
Experience Length:3 years
Job Description
Reporting to the Head, ICT, the Database Administrator & Report Writer (DBA/RW) is responsible for;
Modify and maintain existing databases and relational database management systems (RDBMS) with a focus on Microsoft SQL Server 2012 and later to industry standards and best practices.
Database administration and security management
Create and maintain routines for database backups and test restores with full documentation
Troubleshoot and resolve database performance, replication, and security issues
Design, implement, and administer High-Availability, Disaster Recovery (HADR) configurations across the WAN.
Participate in implementing business continuity and disaster recovery plans and testing
Design, develop, publish, and maintain management dashboards and SSRS reporting solutions
Work directly with decision makers and end users to understand, define, and document current and possible future reporting goals, needs, and requirements
Utilizing a helpdesk tracking system, documents timely status and completion of requested reports and projects.
Work as an integral member of the IT team to support the efficient and effective management of data throughout AutoXpress
Performing day-to-day system management and support functions; developing reports requirements, systems implementation and deployment, systems support, helpdesk call logs.
Reporting to management on the impact, effectiveness and utilization of the company’s systems
Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications and Skills
A degree in Computer Science, Management Information Systems, Engineering, or other relevant field.
MUST HAVE Database certifications, such as, Microsoft Certified Database Administrator, SQL Server 2012
A minimum 3 years of relevant work experience as a Database Administrator with hands on SQL Server 2012 experience.
Excellent design skills; conceptualize complex data flows/transformations and implement them using ETL tools (SSIS)
Proven experience with either SSRS, Crystal Reports, and technical requirements analysis
Systems development knowledge and/or experience and/or network administration experience are an added advantage.
Reporting to the Head, ICT, the Database Administrator & Report Writer (DBA/RW) is responsible for;
Modify and maintain existing databases and relational database management systems (RDBMS) with a focus on Microsoft SQL Server 2012 and later to industry standards and best practices.
Database administration and security management
Create and maintain routines for database backups and test restores with full documentation
Troubleshoot and resolve database performance, replication, and security issues
Design, implement, and administer High-Availability, Disaster Recovery (HADR) configurations across the WAN.
Participate in implementing business continuity and disaster recovery plans and testing
Design, develop, publish, and maintain management dashboards and SSRS reporting solutions
Work directly with decision makers and end users to understand, define, and document current and possible future reporting goals, needs, and requirements
Utilizing a helpdesk tracking system, documents timely status and completion of requested reports and projects.
Work as an integral member of the IT team to support the efficient and effective management of data throughout AutoXpress
Performing day-to-day system management and support functions; developing reports requirements, systems implementation and deployment, systems support, helpdesk call logs.
Reporting to management on the impact, effectiveness and utilization of the company’s systems
Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications and Skills
A degree in Computer Science, Management Information Systems, Engineering, or other relevant field.
MUST HAVE Database certifications, such as, Microsoft Certified Database Administrator, SQL Server 2012
A minimum 3 years of relevant work experience as a Database Administrator with hands on SQL Server 2012 experience.
Excellent design skills; conceptualize complex data flows/transformations and implement them using ETL tools (SSIS)
Proven experience with either SSRS, Crystal Reports, and technical requirements analysis
Systems development knowledge and/or experience and/or network administration experience are an added advantage.
