Database Administrator & Report Writer at AutoXpress Ltd

Reporting to the Head, ICT

Database Administrator & Report Writer (DBA/RW) is responsible for;

• Modify and maintain existing databases and relational database management systems (RDBMS) with a focus on Microsoft SQL Server 2012 and later to industry standards and best practices.
• Database administration and security management
• Create and maintain routines for database backups and test restores with full documentation 
• Troubleshoot and resolve database performance, replication, and security issues
• Design, implement, and administer High-Availability, Disaster Recovery (HADR) configurations across the WAN.
• Participate in implementing business continuity and disaster recovery plans and testing
• Design, develop, publish, and maintain management dashboards and SSRS reporting solutions
• Work directly with decision makers and end users to understand, define, and document current and possible future reporting goals, needs, and requirements
• Utilizing a helpdesk tracking system, documents timely status and completion of requested reports and projects.
• Work as an integral member of the IT team to support the efficient and effective management of data throughout AutoXpress
• Performing day-to-day system management and support functions; developing reports requirements, systems implementation and deployment, systems support, helpdesk call logs. 
• Reporting to management on the impact, effectiveness and utilization of the company’s systems
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Skills

• A degree in Computer Science, Management Information Systems, Engineering, or other relevant field. 
• Database certifications, such as, Microsoft Certified Database Administrator are desirable 
• A minimum 3 years of relevant work experience as a Database Administrator. 
• Excellent design skills; conceptualize complex data flows/transformations and implement them using ETL tools (SSIS)
• Proven experience with either SSRS, Crystal Reports, and technical requirements analysis
• Systems development knowledge and/or experience and/or network administration experience are an added advantage.