Database Administrator – Salaam Somali Bank

Job Title: Database Administrator – Salaam Somali Bank

Company : Salaam Somali Bank

Deadline: 17th Dec 2022

1.	Software Developer	(Job Reference No. SSB/SD/001/22)
2.	System Administrator	(Job Reference No SSB/SA/002/22)
3.	Database Administrator	(Job Reference No SSB/SA/003/22)
4.	Data Analyst	(Job Reference No SSB/SA/004/22)

• ABOUT SALAAM SOMALI BANK

Salaam Somali Bank was born out to address and lead the way to be one of the biggest Somali Banking & Financial Service Company that was founded in 2009 in Somalia. Since then, the Company has been the most influential banking group with the strong employee and geographical footprint that expands into the close regions.

The bank provides a complete array of industry-leading products and services including Corporate, Community Banking, Business and Personal Banking, Investment Banking, Credit Cards Wealth and Investment Management, Retail and Business Banking

• General Objective 

Salaam Somali Bank primary objectives are to provide good standard public services based on Islamic Banking business lines deliver Shari’a-compliant syndications, capital markets, asset products, trade finance and real estate financing. A trustworthy business with the view to promote an open business approach that will provide complementary Banking Services compliant with financial institutions’ law;

The Bank offers digital banking solutions to make banking easier, faster, and more secure for its clients. The bank’s MasterCard service will play a major role in the customer’s credit management and will lead the lifestyle they want this means customers will be able to get Online services, online purchases, free ATMs nationwide use, free online and mobile banking, free debit cards with identity theft recovery.

• Scope of Work

The Database Administrator expected to is expected to be able to oversee one or more system environments including development, production, proactively analyze, monitor, and implement the design and architecture of database structures. The Database Administrator is to keep the bank database up and running smoothly and provide a seamless flow of information throughout the bank. The Database Administrator is also expected to ensure that all databases, including those for financial or customer information, stay up-to-date in line with the bank Data Protect Policy with the aim to protect against data loss.

 

Job Specification

Database Administrator (Job Reference No SSB/SA/003/22)

The Bank is seeking an experienced Database Administrator. In this role, the candidate is expected to be able to oversee one or more system environments including development, production, and proactively analyze, monitor, and implement the design and architecture of database structures.

Requirement for Database Administrator

• Over 3 years of working experience in Oracle DB administrator, SQL, PLSQL, and MSSQL.
• Being an expert in Linux environment, Windows 
• Strong Verbal and Written Communication skills

Degree: Minimum Bachelor’s Degree in Computer science or Computer Engineering

Professional Certificates: OCA, OCP, OCM, or Microsoft Certified Database Administrator.

• Principal Duties/Tasks and Responsibilities

• Work closely with the FINTECH Manager to ensure smooth operation of all bank, department, and management strategy matters
• Demonstrate usage in Oracle DB administrator, SQL, PLSQL, and MSSQL.
• Being an expert in Linux environment, Windows 
• Ensure that the bank databases run efficiently and securely.
• Design and implement a database in accordance to end users’ information needs and views
• Define employee users and enable data distribution to the right employee, in an appropriate format and in a timely manner
• Determine, enforce and document database policies, procedures and standards
• Work with FINTECH developers about the bank system designs needs
• Monitor database performance, implement changes and apply new patches and versions when required
• Use high-speed transaction recovery techniques and backup data
• Minimise database interruptions and manage parameters to provide fast query responses
• Recommend and execute database improvements
• Monitor compliance with applicable codes, practices, performance standards and specifications
• Communicate with FINTECH on a regular basis to ensure that agreed Departmental plans are implemented in accordance with the Bank’s Objectives and strategy.
• Perform overall quality control of the work (budget, schedule, plans, and personnel’s performance) and report regularly to the FINTECH Manager
• Follow up on implementation of assigned tasks and achievement of set goals. 
• Any other duties that may be deemed appropriate to this role 

 

• Period of Performance

The role of the Database Administrator Contract will be for approximately 1 year on a full-time basis. His/her contract is eligible for possible extension.

• Qualification

• Minimum Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or Computer Engineering or a relevant field
• Over 3 years of working experience in Oracle DB administrator, SQL, PLSQL, and MSSQL.
• Being an expert in Linux environment, Windows 
• Professional Certificates: OCA, OCP, OCM, or Microsoft Certified Database Administrator 
• Proven working experience as a Database Administrator
• Hands-on experience with database standards and end-user applications
• Excellent knowledge of data backup, recovery, security, integrity, and Structured Query Language (SQL)
• Familiarity with programming languages
• Experience with databases and Object-Relational Mapping (ORM) frameworks 
• Previous experience with Doing Business as (DBA) case tools
• Excellent communication skills
• Resourcefulness and troubleshooting skills
• Creative thinking
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Analytical thinking
• Great at multi-tasking and delegating
• Collaboration and teamwork
• Knowledge of office management systems and procedures
• Excellent time management skills and ability to multi-task and prioritize work
• Attention to detail and problem-solving skills
• Awareness of the provisions of the Data Protection Act and being able to apply these within the bank policies 
• Ability to work under pressure and meet targets and deadlines 
• Ability to work in a busy office environment that often demands high levels of concentration
• Ability to respond effectively to changing priorities
• Ability to manage a high-volume workload 
• Ability to work effectively with minimal management guidance/supervision
• Willingness to accept responsibility 
• Knowledge of local dynamics 

 

Selection Method

Selection of the above role is in accordance with Bank Guidelines for Procurement and the FGS national Procurement Guidelines: 

Contact:

Interested candidates should complete the enclosed form by using the following link

APPLY HERE ==> https://forms.gle/XhB6bAwcpj7sQS6L6

General Note:
The above positions advertising is part of the process toward the bank’s job opportunities created under the corporate objectives of the bank community responsibilities

The Salaam Somali Bank now invites competitive candidates to indicate their interest in providing excellent services and filling the above positions. Interested candidates must provide information indicating that they are qualified to perform the above services and provide the required information by using the following link https://forms.gle/XhB6bAwcpj7sQS6L6
Expressions of Interest must be delivered to the above link by 17th December 2022 at 4:00 PM and indicate “Expression of Interest for the specific position interested”.

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