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General Description



  • Kobby Technologies Limited is seeking an experienced Database Administrator (DBA) to join our growing team.

  • This is a full time employment opportunity with our organization.


The Individual must:



  • Be responsive and alert to new learning opportunities, growth and development of technical, interpersonal and business skills

  • Be motivated and competent to contribute appropriate time and effort to work assigned

  • Be attentive to detail with focus on accurate results

  • Be organized and able to prioritize tasks; Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities

  • Have the ability to conduct research into software issues and products as appropriate.

  • Possess strong customer service orientation.

  • Be able to contribute to team effort or individual achievement.

  • Punctual and first time right on issues and reports.


Job Description



  • This position will require expertise and administration of multiple database environments.

  • Individual must have strong knowledge of Oracle 9i/10g/11g/12c/18c technology and thorough understanding of relational database environments.

  • Responsibilities include but not limited to the administration and support of large scale Oracle production databases spanning multiple Tera-byte plus in size utilizing Linux/Unix.

  • The position will ensure regular backups and restores are available for all supported databases.

  • Experience with various Oracle replication strategies is required.

  • The database environment must be highly available and current with required updates and patches.


The position requires skills in:



  • Administering and supporting Oracle production databases spanning Multi-Terabyte in size on different platforms.

  • Maintain databases in accordance with internal standards, access control and security guidelines.

  • Ensure high availability, timely backups and if necessary restores of production databases.

  • Work closely with development and QA to troubleshoot connectivity or query problems for applications dependent on Oracle environment.

  • Work with Oracle support services to resolve issues.

  • Provide off hours on-call support and work off hours as necessary.

  • Test and apply database software patches and upgrades.

  • Regular monitoring/tuning activities to include analysis of AWR reports to look for database performance trending and/ anomalies

  • Knowledge of SQL Server or MySQL is an added advantage.

  • The successful applicant can use his/her skills to create and install procedures to aid in systems support; assist applications software development staff as needed on systems- and technology-related issues; answer user’s technical inquiries.

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills are essential, as are good human relations skills.


Required Qualifications



  • 4 year degree or equivalent experience.

  • At least 3 years of work experience both Core Oracle DBA and Oracle Apps DBA with Oracle E-Business Suite experience

  • Experience installing and maintaining Oracle databases and replication in production environments.

  • Experience with Oracle replication methods such as Data Guard/Golden Gate is preferable

  • Demonstrated depth of knowledge of key Oracle technologies (e.g. RAC, ASM, OEM/Grid Control, RMAN, Partitioning).

  • Performance tuning and optimization of SQL.

  • Creation and maintenance of SQL queries and routines.

  • Required to deal and understand complex data models and object relational database mapping as it relates to system performance and stability.

  • Must have strong, demonstrated teamwork skills.

  • Must have proven skills in system trouble shooting and problem resolution.

  • Must have exceptional communication skills, both oral and written

  • Must have good, planning and organization skills.

  • Works independently with minimal guidance.

  • Demonstrable analytical skills especially as they pertain to monitoring and gauging overall system performance, growth and stability.

  • Able to articulate accomplishment/progress.

  • Operating Systems: Linux , Windows, Unix


Preferred Qualifications



  • Cursory knowledge of SQL Server, MySQL. Advanced knowledge of MySQL administration and tuning a plus.

  • Languages: Java, Shell Scripting, Sql Plus Reporting

  • Experience with Oracle Engineered Systems (Exadata/ODA) is an added advantage.

  • Experience with Oracle E-Business Suite as an Oracle Apps DBA

  • Experience with Oracle Weblogic

  • Experience with Oracle SOA Suite

  • DBA Experience on Oracle Hyperion

  • Oracle DBaaS Experience

  • Oracle Cloud Certifications

  • Available immediately


How to Apply



  • Send your Resume to

  • hr@kobby.co.ke putting the Job Title on the Subject line before 14th May 2020.