About the Role
Access Bank Plc is recruiting a dynamic and experienced Team Lead, Database Management to join our robust IT team in Lagos, Nigeria. In this role (Job Grade: AM - MGR), you will oversee the availability, performance, and integrity of critical database infrastructures supporting our wholesale banking and enterprise platforms. You will play a pivotal role in ensuring disaster recovery readiness, maintaining compliance with security policies, and driving technical excellence across our subsidiary and project database environments.
Key Responsibilities- Carry out database capacity planning, review complex SQL codes, and provide technical guidance during new application deployments.
- Design and implement database backup policies, disaster recovery measures, and failover protocols to ensure business continuity.
- Monitor database sizes, perform regular health checks, and execute performance tuning for optimal availability.
- Interface with infrastructure, application, and IT teams to deliver effective L3 support and incident resolution.
- Ensure compliance with the bank's security and access policies while actively remediating internal and external audit vulnerabilities.
- Provide transformational leadership, technical mentoring, and capacity development to team members.
- Bachelor's degree in STEM, Computer Science, Database Management, or a related discipline (Master's degree is an added advantage).
- Minimum of 7 years of core database management experience, preferably within the financial services industry.
- Mandatory certifications include ITIL, COBIT, TOGAF, and Oracle OCP/OCE Database Certified Master.
- Deep proficiency in Oracle Database and Microsoft SQL Server, coupled with strong knowledge of UNIX/Linux operating systems.
- Exceptional leadership, analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
- Competitive salary and performance-based incentives.
- Comprehensive health insurance and wellness programs.
- Opportunities for professional development, continuous learning, and global certifications.
- Dynamic, inclusive, and innovative work culture within one of Africa's leading financial institutions.