Application & Database Administrator

About the role

The Application & Database Administrator will oversee the bank's entire Application and Database environment, ensuring high availability, reliability and security for critical systems such as core banking, internet and mobile banking, card management, ATM switch and related platforms.

Key responsibilities

• Maintain availability and reliability of all applications and databases to meet service targets.
• Analyse and resolve availability issues, proposing cost‑effective improvements.
• Define availability requirements for new applications or enhancements.
• Manage implementation, maintenance and enhancement of application and database systems.
• Provide regular availability reporting and monitor performance metrics.
• Coordinate changes, testing and release activities for applications and databases.
• Act as single point of contact for business units, handling fault monitoring and liaison with service providers.
• Develop forward‑looking availability plans and drive incident reduction initiatives.

Required profile

• Proven experience in managing complex banking application suites and database environments.
• Strong analytical skills to diagnose and improve system availability.
• Ability to work with multiple business units and coordinate cross‑functional changes.
• Familiarity with risk and control assessment processes.

Required skills

• Database administration
• Application management
• Core banking system knowledge
• Experience with internet, mobile and card management platforms

What we offer

• Opportunity to work on mission‑critical banking systems.
• Collaborative environment with a focus on continuous improvement.
• Professional development in advanced application and database technologies.