·    Monitor performance and manage parameters to provide fast responses to front-end users

·    Consider both back-end organization of data and front-end accessibility for end-users

·    Refine the logical design so that it can be translated into a specific data model

·    Further refining the physical design to meet system storage requirements

·    Install and test new versions of the database management system (DBMS)

·    Maintain data standards, including adherence to the Data Protection Act

·    Write database documentation, including data standards, procedures and definitions for the data dictionary (metadata)

·    Develop, manage and test back-up and recovery plans

·    Ensure that storage and archiving procedures are functioning correctly

·    Carry out capacity planning

·    Communicate regularly with technical, applications and operational staff to ensure database integrity and security

·    Commission and install new applications and customize existing applications to make them fit for purpose

·    Apply Oracle Patches

·    Manage the security and disaster recovery aspects of a database

·    Install and configure WebLogic domains and performance monitoring

·    Install WebLogic patches, service packs, etc.

·    Bachelor's degree in computer sciences or related fields

·    At least 1 year experience database administration field

·    Experience with Oracle, MS SQL, MySQL, PostgreSQL database administration

·    Experience in troubleshooting and resolving database or server problem

·    Knowledge in database performance tuning and optimization

·    Knowledge of (HA) High Availability and (DR) Disaster Recovery

·    Experience with database backup, restore, recovery and security

·    Good communication, commitment, teamwork and documentation skills

- Good problem solver, focused and dedicated developer with ability to work on your own as well as with a team