Senior Database Administrator

Application Closes: 29/07/2026

Role: Senior Database Administrator                 

Function: Chief Information Officer

Department: IT Infrastructure & Cloud            

Section: N/A

Reports to: Lead

Job Summary

Overall Purpose      

The Senior Database Administrator will design, implement, and manage complex database environments - on-premise and cloud-based. This role ensures the high availability, security, and performance of database systems while leading strategic database initiatives and mentoring junior staff.

Key Responsibilities

The job holder will be responsible for:

• Architecting, implementing, and managing high-performance, scalable database solutions across on-premises, cloud, and hybrid environments to support enterprise-grade applications and services.
• Monitoring database performance, identifying bottlenecks, and applying advanced tuning techniques to ensure optimal system responsiveness and reliability.
• Planning and executing database migrations, upgrades, and integrations, ensuring minimal disruption and full data integrity throughout the process.
• Developing and enforcing robust database security protocols, including auditing, encryption, access control, and compliance with regulatory standards such as GDPR and DORA.
• Designing and implementing comprehensive backup and disaster recovery strategies, aligned with business continuity and cyber resilience objectives.
• Handling and maintaining database-related projects, including capacity planning, system optimisation, and infrastructure modernisation initiatives.
• Collaborating with development teams to design and optimise database schemas, queries, and indexing strategies that support agile delivery and DevOps practices.
• Conducting root cause analysis for database-related incidents, implement corrective actions, and drive continuous improvement to reduce recurrence.
• Automating repetitive database management tasks using scripting languages (e.g. PowerShell, Python) and orchestration tools to improve operational efficiency.
• Mentoring and training junior team members, fostering a culture of knowledge sharing, technical excellence, and continuous learning.
• Ensuring regulatory and audit readiness, maintaining accurate documentation, audit trails, and change control processes.
• Participating in governance and strategic planning forums, contributing to IT architecture decisions, project prioritisation, and resource alignment.

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• Contributing to cyber resilience and stress testing exercises, validating recovery procedures and supporting enterprise risk mitigation efforts.
• Championing innovation and continuous improvement, evaluating emerging database technologies and proposing enhancements to existing systems and practices.

This position requires the readiness to work in a 24/7 operational environment, including on-call responsibilities on a roster basis with rest of the team.

In addition to the specific functions, management may assign more duties as required for the job from time to time.

Attitude:

• Ability to work under pressure, assertive and confident.
• Hands-on approach with the ability to taking initiative and working with minimal supervision.
• Highly responsible, committed and appreciates the responsibilities which the job entails.
• Passion for staying current on emerging database technologies.

Required Criteria:

Previous proven work experience of five (5) years in an Enterprise IT Environment, with a strong focus on Database Administration AND an MQF Level 6 Qualification in Computer Science, Information Technology or a related area.

OR

Previous proven work experience of seven (7) years in an Enterprise IT Environment, with a strong focus on Database Administration.

OR

Previous proven work experience of three (3) years in an Enterprise IT Environment, with a strong focus on Database Administration AND an MQF Level 6 Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology or a related area.

In the shortlisting process, preference may be given to candidates meeting the third required criteria.

Desired Criteria:

Possess professional level database administration certifications (e.g. Microsoft Certified Azure DBA Expert, Oracle DBA Certified Professional, etc.)

Previous proven working experience in database management and monitoring tools.

In our process of shortlisting candidates for the vacancy, please note that preference may be given to candidates whose profiles best align with the requirements and responsibilities of the role.

Here’s what’s in it for you:

• Bank Holidays and additional vacation leave days over and above the statutory entitlement
• Free basic health insurance
• Relocation assistance and packages for expats joining the bank
• Accredited training programs from our BOV Learning Academy
• Study leave when employees decide to further their studies on part time basis
• Staff home loan rates for your dream home and other credit facilities at reduced interest rates
• Voluntary Occupation Pension Scheme (VOPS)
• Guarantee of working with an Equal Opportunities Employer as certified by the NCPE
• A budget dedicated to your children’s summer school costs

At BOV Group, we prioritise integrity, ethical behaviour and a strong work ethic. These principles form the foundation of the Bank’s core values: sustainability, excellence, innovation, integrity, and inclusion. All employees are expected to adhere to the Code of Conduct & Ethics, which outlines the standards for professional and personal behaviour. Commitment to these principles is essential for maintaining the BOV Group’s reputation and ensuring a positive, productive work environment.

The Bank ensures a fair, transparent, consistent and non-discriminatory treatment of employees on the basis of gender, race, colour, ethnic, or social origin, genetic features, language, religion, or belief, political or any other opinion, membership of a national minority, property, birth, disability, age or sexual orientation.