Job Title: Senior Database Architect
Company Name: Robert Half
Location: Sharjah, United Arab Emirates (UAE)
Job Summary: The Senior Database Architect will be tasked with developing the architectural strategy and administration of enterprise database, application servers and business applications.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
Management and administration of Oracle, Microsoft SQL server database and application server:
- Tasked with the management and administration of ERP and other business applications under MIS:
- Provide mentoring and leadership by reviewing design and architecture of developers and provide technical support at all levels to enable effective and appropriate use of databases.
- Research and evaluate emerging technologies, and recommend appropriate hardware/software resources that may help improve efficiency and effectiveness of technology.
- Perform other related duties as assigned or requested.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- The ideal candidate for the Senior Database Architect UAE job placement must hold a Bachelor's degree in engineering, computer science, MIS, or similar discipline, or equivalent work experience
- Oracle Database Administrator Certified Professional.
- Ten or more years of Oracle Database and Oracle Application server administration experience
- High level of proficiency in relational databases, primarily Oracle, secondarily SQL Server in OLTP environment.
- Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously with high degree of accuracy and attention to detail.
- Good problem solving, troubleshooting and customer service skills.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills with the ability to work with both technical and non-technical users.
Desired:
- Possession of a Master's degree in engineering, computer science, MIS, or similar discipline, or equivalent work experience
- 3 or more years of experience in higher education technology
- Knowledge and experience with Ellucian and Blackboard
- IT Infrastructure Library (ITIL) V3 Foundations.
Immediate projects for Sr. Database Architect:
- Upgrade of Banner Oracle platforms
- Work on online payment gateways
- Manage Oracle databases
- Data warehouse projects and Analytics reporting