America Data Center | Infrastructure & Operations Department - Server Management AVP - Database Administrator

Introduction

Established in 1912, Bank of China is one of the largest banks in the world, with over $3 trillion in assets and a footprint that spans more than 60 countries and regions. Our long-term outlook, institutional weight and global breadth provide our clients with a stable and reliable financial partner, whether in Corporate or Personal Banking or our Trade Services, Commodities, Financial Institutions and Global Markets lines of business.

Overview

The America Data Center Database Administrator (DBA) will be responsible for the administration, maintenance, and optimization of the bank’s database environments (Microsoft SQL Server and Oracle Database). This role ensures the availability, security, performance, and integrity of critical banking systems and supports application teams with database solutions. The DBA is also expected to have understandings of Windows and Linux operating systems to effectively support the underlying infrastructure.

Responsibilities

Include but not limited to: 

Database Administration

• Perform daily monitoring, maintenance, and administration of SQL Server databases and some Oracle Databases in production and non-production environments.
• Monitor database performance, identify issues, and implement tuning solutions.
• Ensure high availability and disaster recovery capabilities, including backup and recovery strategies.
• Manage user access control, database security policies, and compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Apply patches, upgrades, and perform version management to ensure system stability and security.
• Maintain database documentation including setup, configuration, architecture, and operational procedures.
• Work closely with system administrators to support database infrastructure across Windows, and Linux platforms.
• Facilitate data restoration to testing environment to support application team with development and investigations.

Project Support & Development 

• Collaborate with application development teams to design and set up database environment, implement efficient database structures and stored procedures.
• Participate in system upgrades, migrations, and new application deployments.
• Support SQL scripting, query optimization, and PL/SQL or T-SQL code review.
• Assist in capacity planning and infrastructure optimization.
• Follow change management procedures and ensure minimal downtime during maintenance windows.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field; Master’s degree preferred.
• Minimum 4 years of hands-on experience as a DBA supporting SQL Server in enterprise environments and Oracle databases experience.
• Solid knowledge of backup/recovery, clustering, replication, and performance tuning.
• Experience with database security, user and role management, and auditing.
• Working knowledge of Windows and Linux operating systems, including file systems, storage, and basic system administration.
• Strong understanding of database architecture, indexes, partitions, and query optimization.
• Familiarity with scripting languages such as PowerShell, Bash, or Ksh.
• Certifications such as Microsoft Certified: Azure Database Administrator Associate or Oracle University Certified Professional are a plus.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to work in a team-oriented environment.

Pay Range

Actual salary is commensurate with candidate’s relevant years of experience, skillset, education and other qualifications.