Job Opportunity: Database Administrator (DBA)

Company: Bank of Africa – BMCE Group

Location: Tanzania

Reporting Line: Senior Manager – Business Systems

Application Deadline: 30th January 2026

Application Email: hr@boatanzania.co.tz

Role Overview

The Database Administrator (DBA) is responsible for the design, installation, configuration, and maintenance of enterprise database systems. The role ensures high availability, security, and optimal performance of the bank’s critical data infrastructure, including the Core Banking System (CBS).

Main Functions & Activities

• System Management: Design, install, configure, and maintain enterprise database systems (MSSQL, MySQL, PostgreSQL, Oracle) in line with business and security requirements.

• Performance Monitoring: Conduct continuous monitoring, optimization, capacity planning, and patch management to ensure scalability and stability.

• Data Security: Implement robust access controls, role-based permissions, encryption, and audit logging. Ensure compliance with internal policies and regulatory standards.

• Backup & Recovery: Establish reliable backup frameworks and conduct periodic restoration testing to ensure operational readiness.

• Disaster Recovery: Execute disaster recovery (DR) and business continuity procedures. Participate in DR simulations to meet RTO/RPO objectives.

• Core Banking Support: Support day-to-day operations of the Core Banking System (CBS), including End-of-Day (EoD) and End-of-Month (EoM) processes.

• Troubleshooting: Perform root-cause analysis on complex issues and implement corrective/preventive actions.

• Data Lifecycle: Manage secure data extraction, migration, integration, and archival processes.

Competency Profile

Education & Experience

• Degree: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Information Security, Network, or a related field.

• Experience: 3–5 years of experience in database administration or a similar role.

• Certifications: Relevant certifications such as Oracle Certified Professional (OCP) or Microsoft Certified Database Administrator (MCDBA).

Knowledge & Technical Skills

• DBMS: Proficiency in MSSQL, MySQL, PostgreSQL, and Oracle.

• Infrastructure: Knowledge of operating systems (Solaris, Linux, Windows) and cloud technologies (Amazon RDS, Microsoft Azure).

• Automation: Ability to use scripting languages (Python, Perl) and automation tools (Ansible, Puppet, Chef).

• ITSM: Familiarity with IT service management processes (Incident, Problem, and Change management).

• Compliance: Understanding of RTO/RPO, data privacy, and regulatory requirements applicable to IT systems.

Human Qualities (Soft Skills)

• Strong sense of listening and communication.

• Ease in interpersonal relationships and ability to work in a team.

• High level of integrity, discretion, and rigor.

• Dynamism, diplomacy, and a sense of initiative.

Functional Performance Indicators

Relations & Partners

• Internal: All bank entities, specifically the IT Department.

• External: Group Information Systems (DSI) / PASS, Group Information Systems Security (DSSI), and various Vendors/Partners.