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Database Officer

Afghan United Bank, Kabul, Afghanistan

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Bachelor's Degree
Kabul, Afghanistan (Kabul)
Full Time
2187

About Afghan United Bank

Afghan United Bank is incorporated on October 4, 2007. The Bank obtained its banking license under the Banking Laws of Afghanistan from the Central Bank of Afghanistan (DA Afghanistan Bank) and received an incorporation license from the Ministry of Industry and Commerce. The Bank operates through 35 branches and 15 booths in Kabul and other big cities of Afghanistan. The bank offers financial products and services through Islamic banking across these branches.

AUB is strengthened with the most professional bankers in the region and driven by the strategic goals set out by its Board of Management and Board of Supervisors, the Bank has invested in the state of the art core banking system, Flex cube, in order to provide its customers with an extensive range of products and services. For more information kindly visit: www.afghanunitedbank.com.

Job Summary

Database Officer design, implement, maintain and repair an organisation’s database. The role includes developing and designing the database strategy, monitoring and improving database performance and capacity, and planning for future expansion requirements. They may also plan, co-ordinate and implement security measures to safeguard the database

Duties & Responsibilities

  1. Managing and monitoring Oracle database.
  2. Data replication.
  3. Back up and restoration of database.
  4. Carry out basic analysis of database logs and identify issues.
  5. Performing Day End Operations.
  6. Perform activities for resolution of occurred issues.
  7. Create shell scripts for task automation.
  8. Analyse and sustain capacity and performance requirements.
  9. Analyse, consolidate and tune database for optimal efficiency.
  10. Monitor systems and platforms for availability.
  11. Install and test upgrades and patches.
  12. Evaluate and recommend new database technologies.
  13. Writing database documentation, including data standards, procedures and definitions for the data dictionary (metadata).
  14. Developing, managing and testing back-up and recovery plans.
  15. Working closely with IT project managers, database programmers and web developers.
  16. Communicating regularly with technical, applications and operational staff to ensure database integrity and security.
  17. Provide 24/7 support for critical situations.
  18. Having experience in Data guard and RAC configuration and implementation in Linux platform.
  19. Respond to alerts from all Oracle databases, development through production.
  20. Troubleshoot and resolve issues with Oracle backups.
  21. Work with Oracle Support to ensure successful resolution of Service Requests.
  22. Troubleshoot issues with of RAC (with ASM).
  23. Configuring and Administering Oracle 11g Automatic Storage Management(ASM).
  24. Experience in oracle snapshots and replication.
  25. Cloning development databases from PROD using RMAN.
  26. Configuring and Scheduling RMAN Backups.
  27. Troubleshooting and resolving database issues, Database Backup & recovery hands on experience using RMAN.
  28. Experience in Creating and cloning databases, Refreshing schemas using Export/import, Data-pump.


Job Requirements

  • University degree the field of Information Technology.
  • At least 2 years experience of managing Oracle Database (preferably in a banking environment).
  • Knowledge Oracle DB versions (Oracle 11g) is desirable, MS SQL or DB2.
  • Knowledge of RAC will be an added advantage.
  • Sun Solaris OS knowledge for a working database.
  • Have well-developed interpersonal and communication skills
  • Have an ability to understand data and how it will be used.

Submission Guideline

Interested candidates who deem themselves suitable for this vacancy can share their complete profile including (application letter, updated CV, and recent photo) electronically to below mentioned email and please indicate the vacancy number (AUB/HR/VA/025-025) in the subject line of your email otherwise your application will not be considered.


Only shortlisted candidates who have completed the requirements of the vacancy will be called for further selection process.

Functional Area

Banking

Countries

Afghanistan

Provinces

Kabul

Submission Email

jobs@afghanunitedbank.com

Post Date

Feb 25, 2025

Closing Date

Mar 25, 2025

Reference

AUB/HR/VA/025-025

Number of Vacancies

1

Salary Range

As per company salary scale

Years of Experience

2 years

Probation Period

3 month

Contract Type

Permanent

Contract Duration

Not Specified

Contract Extensible

Yes

Minimum Education

Bachelor's Degree

Gender

Any