Database Administrator

Bank of The Bahamas Limited

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Database Administrator

The Bank of The Bahamas Limited, a leading provider of financial services in the region, is dedicated to excellence and innovation in banking. We are seeking an experienced Database Administrator to join our growing team and drive the expansion of the banks presence with the corporate segment.

Position Overview:

The Database Administrator, within the Application Support Unit of the IT Department, is responsible for maintaining and managing the bank’s core databases, supporting user systems, patch management, and developing database-related programs. This role involves troubleshooting technical issues, collaborating with staff and IT vendors, and supporting new technology initiatives.

Success is measured by the efficient management of databases, problem-solving abilities, and the quality of support provided. The Database Administrator will contribute to achieving IT goals and ensuring operational efficiency across the bank.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provides support and maintenance for the databases that support all bank applications and critical software.
• Performs query, script and report writing activities as required.
• Performs application Installations, configurations, preventative maintenance, and system repairs by interfacing with vendors as necessary, following technical protocols, and identifying and resolving unexpected failures.
• Performs proactive and pre-emptive system checks to ensure that all systems are performing optimally and within the prescribed target objectives of the department.
• Troubleshoots databases, systems, and application problems, including issues with servers where required.
• Functions as a project resource for any project relative to the field of expertise.
• Responsible for properly documenting all assigned incident and problem resolutions and ensuring follow through to completion of all activities and customer satisfaction.
• Executes, coordinates, and assists in the implementation of new technologies and information systems as directed by manager by providing input for rollout plans, technical risk assessments, and evaluating options.
• Reviews and tests technologies for potential purchase by researching computer industry information, testing technologies within test and controlled environments, observing, and documenting usability and network pertormance attributes, and reporting recommendations to manager.
• Assists manager with the documentation and maintenance of technical standards and operations for all databases.
• Provides written and verbal status reports regularly as directed.
• Assists in the evaluation of the Database Server hardware.
• Performs the installation of Oracle and or SOL database server software and any front-end tools and database applications that access the database.
• Designs and coordinate each database structure, location, and requirements.
• Ensure that all databases are pertorming optimally and monitored regularly.
• Downloads and installs approved vendor patches and upgrades to the databases as required.
• Creates approved Development and Test systems that are identical to the production system (maintaining the integrity of user access to these environments).
• Ensure that sound database best practices are implemented across al systems.
• Ensure the creation and maintenance of documentation to support the environment and aid in recovery initiatives.
• Provides support and maintenance for all Bank applications and critical software.
• Develops minor software applications.
• May perform a variety of other related duties as required by management.

Minimum Qualifications & Experience:

• Bachelor of Science degree in a computer-related field, industry standard network certifications required, plus four (4) or more years of proven database systems experience.
• A sound understanding and experience working with various application sottware and technology.
• Knowledge of Oracle databases a must (SOL and Microsoft Access a plus) to manage and Support Central Database Systems.
• Knowledge of AIX Unix, AS400, VMWare technology and various Windows operating systems to provide support and to troubleshoot end-user and back-office systems.
• Knowledge of networking, especially protocols in use by banks to troubleshoot and rectify the source(s) of network problems.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills to assess issues and technical information, examine alternatives, and use judgment to provide reasoned recommendations
• Knowledge of the bank’s requirements for information reporting to prioritize data retrieval exercises.
• Strong oral and written communication skills to provide explanations and impart knowledge and information to associate end-users for proper system use, to support in technology planning with managers, and interact effectvely with I vendors.

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a high-performing team that values innovation and excellence.
• Competitive salary, performance-based incentives, medical insurance (including life, dental, and vision and a robust pension plan.
• Be part of a team that values your expertise and invests in your success!

Deadline to Apply: Thursday, April 3, 2025, at 4:30pm.

Application Submission: Please email your application to hr.apply@bankbahamas.com.