Database Administrator - The Jamaica Police Co-Operative Credit Union

The Jamaica Police Co-Operative Credit Union headquartered in Kingston, Jamaica is seeking to employ a Database Administrator with unquestionable integrity.

NATURE AND SCOPE OF THE POSITION

This function reports to the ICT Systems Manager. The Database administrator is responsible for the development of database solutions for the credit union based on the design and requirements of the ICT Systems Manager. The incumbent is also responsible for the daily maintenance of these solutions. The Database Administrator is responsible for the creation and maintenance of reports based on the requirements of the organisation. The incumbent is also responsible for the storage and archiving of Database information while coordinating with the ICT Systems Manager to ensure that data is stored securely offsite.

SPECIFIC ACCOUNTABILITIES/MAJOR TASKS Some of which include:

•        Design and document database architecture

•        Build database scheme, tables, procedures and permissions

•        Create and maintain reports from banking and other systems

•        Ensure fidelity of information uploaded to Credit Bureaus

•        Develop database utilities and automated reporting

•        Create scripts for task automation

•        Oversee backup, ensuring that storage, archiving, back-up and recovery procedures are functioning correctly

•        Restore and recover corrupted databases

•        Analyze and tune database for optimal efficiency

•        Monitor systems and platforms for availability.

•        Evaluate and recommend new database technologies

•        Log and report banking application errors to developer

•        Test and verify the fidelity of patches and updates for banking application

•        Standard computer hardware and software troubleshooting

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

The incumbent must possess a Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent training in Computer Science or a related field, plus a minimum of three (3) years’ experience performing a similar function.

SKILLS/ABILITIES

•        A Strong logical and analytical thinker

•        Excellent knowledge of MSSQL and MySQL Server

•        Excellent knowledge of Crystal Reports or SQL Server Reporting Services

•        Familiarity with web design and programming tools (vb.net, asp.net, html)

•        Knowledge of Unix\Linux administration

•        Detail-oriented

•        Good Inter-personal skills

•        Able to communicate effectively with all levels of staff

•        Team Player

•        Ability to work under pressure

•        Flexible

•        Excellent problem-solving skills

•        Willingness to travel

•        Knowledge of AS/400 and/or Oracle databases would be an asset

Letters of Application accompanied by Resumes should be sent to hrvacancy122@gmail.com No later than Monday May 9, 2016