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IT Data Base Administrator (Re-advertized) job at Opportunity Bank | Apply Now
Kampala, Uganda
Opportunity Bank Uganda Limited (OBUL) is a leading financial institution dedicated to providing inclusive banking solutions that empower individuals, businesses, and communities to achieve financial stability and growth. With a strong reputation for excellence and integrity, OBUL is recognized for its commitment to financial inclusion, particularly serving micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) and underbanked populations.
The bank fosters a dynamic and employee-centric work culture, offering professional development, competitive benefits, and flexible work arrangements to support career growth. Since its establishment, OBUL has evolved from a microfinance institution into a fully licensed commercial bank, leveraging technology and innovation to deliver customer-centric financial products, including digital banking, microloans, savings, and investment solutions.
With a broad reach across Uganda, OBUL operates a network of branches and digital platforms to enhance accessibility and convenience. Rooted in core values of integrity, customer focus, teamwork, and excellence, the bank actively engages in corporate social responsibility initiatives, supporting financial literacy programs, community development projects, and environmental sustainability.
Are you looking for Information Technology jobs in Uganda 2025 today? then you might be interested in IT Data Base Administrator (Re-advertized) job at Opportunity Bank
Full Time
Deadline:
16 Sept 2025
Job Title
IT Data Base Administrator (Re-advertized) job at Opportunity Bank
Opportunity Bank
Job Description
Job Title: IT Data Base Administrator (Re-advertized)
Organisation: Opportunity Bank
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
Job Summary:
Opportunity Bank is hiring an IT Data Base Administrator responsible for planning, coordination, utilization and administration of Databases including Oracle relational databases, MS-SQL relational databases and development of System reports in the core banking system.
Duties, Roles and Responsibilities
Qualifications, Education and Competencies
See all details of the qualifications, competencies and education for this role under the "How to Apply" section below.
Interested candidates should send their signed application letters including current pay, academic documents, together with their curriculum vitae in one PDF Folder clearly stating the job title in the subject line to recruitment@opportunitybank.co.ug not later than 5:00 Pm on Tuesday 16th September 2025. Anyone that previously applied shouldn’t reapply.
Deadline: 16th September 2025
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How to Apply
Install, configure and setup of databases as in line with the IT policy
Assigns and controls names used for the various portions of data base to include, transaction codes, elements, tables, records, schema and sub-schema.
Ensures adequate security safeguards are in place to control access to all databases.
Ensures the integrity of database files through the daily monitoring of database backups, logs, journals and transaction statistics.
Oversees the proper distribution and controlled replication of data across Disaster Recovery (DR) sites and databases.
Plans and executes performance tests of physical data base designs.
Allocates disk space for new data tables and monitors space utilization for existing data tables.
Makes adjustments to table sizes and locations to ensure efficient use of resources and to optimize performance.
Manages schema and sub-schema libraries, and responds to requests for data views.
Implements database backup and recovery plans, and performs database recoveries and coordination with other areas of the IT department.
Monitors and reviews operating statistics for conformance to performance standards and overall system performance goals.
Maintains documentation about test and production database environments to help resolve potential production problems.
Prepares periodic reports on the status of all database systems to including performance data, economics data and database usage.
Provide user Support on the Core banking and other related business applications
Provide Credit reference Bureau support
Run end of day processing in the core banking system
Develop and design system accurate system reports in the core banking system
Ensure reports are available and accessible to intended users in a timely manner
Any other duties assigned by supervisor from time to time.
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A Bachelor’s degree in IT related Field.
A minimum of 3 years in Database Management Oracle / MS SQL certified.
Experience with database support and development tasks in both a transactional and DSS environments.
Experience in report development using scripts
Oracle / MS SQL / Sybase DBA certification is preferred.
Strong knowledge of Oracle / MS SQL / Sybase databases.
Knowledge of programming in SQL, PL/SQL.
Knowledge of Windows and Unix/Linux operating systems.
Personal skills and abilities
Proven ability of translating business requirements into technical solutions.
Proven ability to provide solutions to complex technical problems in a creative and analytic manner.
Proven ability to balance, prioritize, and organize multiple tasks.
High level of energy, creativity, flexibility, enthusiasm and commitment self-confidence and initiative.
Accuracy, attention to detail and awareness of deadlines.
Hard working self-starter with initiative.
