Systems Developer

Major Job Responsibilities:

• Gathering user requirements and creating all the required documentation prior to development


• Developing systems that meet user requirements using Oracle Forms and PL/SQL


• Support of existing and new systems


• Installing, updating and upgrading database management systems


• Creation of tables, database triggers, synonyms and indexes


• Performing daily backup operations, ensuring all required database schemas are successfully backed up to the appropriate media and that media is recycled and sent off-site as necessary


• Coming up with disaster recovery plans and policy


• Data analysis to check for inconsistencies and trends


• Organizing and conducting induction training sessions for all new systems users


• Designing reports using SQR report writer/Oracle reports and Hyperion and SQL queries


• Database administration

The ideal candidate must have the following:

• Holds a BSc degree  in Computer Science or relevant qualification


• MBA qualification will be an added advantage


• At least three (3) years experience in an oracle environment


• Oracle DBA/PLSQL certification a must


• Experience with Oracle 8i database or higher, Forms 6i/Reports 6i and SQR report writer or higher


• Knowledge of Sage evolution will be an added advantage