Computer Systems Specialist (Data CommunicationNetwork)

Overview

Asian Development Bank (ADB) is an international development finance institution headquartered in Manila Philippines and is composed of 68 members 49 of which are from the Asia and Pacific region. ADB is committed to achieving aprosperous inclusive resilient and sustainable Asia and the Pacificwhile sustaining its efforts to eradicate extreme poverty.ADB combines finance knowledge and partnerships to fulfill its expanded vision under itsStrategy 2030.

ADB only hires nationals of its68 members.

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The position is assigned in the Infrastructure and Technology Division (ITID) within the Information Technology Department (ITD). ITD enables ADBs digital agenda and supports the Banks global operations. The department delivers digital innovation IT infrastructure services and solutions and provides tools and knowledge platforms.

ITID is responsible for the design governance implementation maintenance and day-to-day operations of ADBs technology infrastructure platforms and associated systems. The division monitors production systems and outsourced vendors makes necessary adjustments to maintain desired service levels and resolves production issues. It also monitors ADBs infrastructure and applications for potential security threats and reacts appropriately to identified security breaches.

Job Purpose

The IT Specialist (Database and ERP) is responsible for the database administration functions as well as system programming troubleshooting and system management within ITD for all database related will assist in the coordination of software issues with other ITD teams and will serve as a futurist within ITD keeping ADB on the leading edge of current database technology. The incumbent will report directly to the ITID Director and to designated International Staff and will supervise National Staff and Administrative Staff.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team responsible for the architecture and administration of the ADB database environment including ORACLE E-Business Suite (EBS).
• Oversee the database aspects of complex business solution development from requirements gathering to design and documentation.
• Provide expert advice to other IT specialists on database administration within the ADB environment.
• Investigate the latest database technologies assess potential risks and benefits recommend enhancements and plan for the implementation of approved changes.
• Manage vendor relationships in the database area supervise contractors and consultants and provide performance reviews with actionable recommendations.
• Work with the Data Services Team to create solutions for artificial intelligence data engineering data warehousing big data and master data management.
• Champion and oversee the use of Azure cloud database technologies and other modern cloud database technologies.
• Ensures the database team maintains comprehensive documentation for database systems with a focus on internal controls.

Relevant Experience & Requirement

• Minimum of 8 years of relevant experience including senior supervisory roles in a 24/7 operational environment with multiple databases and operating systems.
• Training and experience in IT internal control frameworks.
• Proven track record in managing database systems particularly in areas such as artificial intelligence data engineering data warehousing big data and master data management.
• Experience with Azure cloud database technologies and other modern cloud database technologies such as vector databases.
• Practical experience in maintaining optimizing and troubleshooting Oracle and Microsoft RDBMS solutions.
• Demonstrated skills in data modeling complex query design and development SQL and PL/SQL code optimization and advanced queues and triggers.
• Extensive experience in providing high-level support during application and infrastructure outages identifying causes of failures and restoring systems.
• Experience in collaborating with application developers for testing and development and conducting upgrades in production environments.
• Understanding of Java web applications J2EE JDBC Oracle object types Oracle LDAP and source control development tools.
• Background in software engineering; including automation (e.g. DevOps) scripting python and tools like Ansible and Terraform.
• Excellent English communication skills both written and verbal.
• Please refer to thelink for ADB Competency Framework for IS4.

General Considerations

The selected candidate if new to ADB is appointed for an initial term of 3 years.

ADB offers competitive remuneration and a comprehensivebenefits package. Actual appointment salary will be based on ADBs standards and computation taking into account the selected individuals qualifications and experience.

ADB seeks to ensure that everyone is treated with respect and given equal opportunities to work in an inclusive environment. ADB encourages all qualified candidates to apply regardless of their racial ethnic religious and cultural background gender sexual orientation or disabilities. Women are highly encouraged to apply.

Please note that the actual level and salary will be based on qualifications of the selected candidate.