Monday, May 6, 2013

American Multinational ICT Company Migration Specialist Job in Nairobi, Kenya

Job Title: Migration Specialist    


Job Code: MS/IB/130503
 

Number of Positions Open: 1   



Location: Nairobi, Kenya    


Closing Date: Open Until Filled

Summary:

Our client is an American multinational computer, technology and IT Consulting Corporation who deal in the manufacture and sale of computer hardware and software (with a focus on the latter). They also offer infrastructure, hosting and consulting services. 


They strive to lead in the creation, development and manufacture of the industry's most advanced information technologies, including computer systems, software, networking systems, storage devices and microelectronics.

Job Objective:

The DB2 Migration Specialist will assist clients and business partners in leveraging our client’s DB2 technology, through technical workshops, proofs-of-concept, solution architecture/validations, advice on best practices, conversion assistance, conversion assessments/estimates, performance benchmarks/reviews and on-site services engagements.

Primary Responsibilities:

  • Individual must have strong client-facing expertise and possess deep technical hands-on skills and experience with at least one of the following database technologies: DB2, Oracle, Sybase or Microsoft SQL Server.
  • Individual must understand client needs and create, implement and execute upon a conversion/migration plan to address them.
  • Lab Services/GBS experience is highly desirable.  Ideal candidate will  have  project experience with multiple software architectures and development environments
  • Must be able to harvest best practices by documenting methods and techniques used to assist clients, and sharing gained knowledge with their team.

Experience: 2+ years’ experience in Relational Database installation, usage, and management working as a DBA or database application developer

Skills and Certification:

  • Excellent communication and presentation skills given customer facing nature of job.
  • Second languages besides English are a plus.
  • Understanding of database architecture, application development process and technologies
  • PL/SQL, Java, C++, PHP, Ruby, Python, Perl
  • Individual should have DB2 or Oracle or MSSQL certifications.
  • Minimum two out of four: AIX, Linux, Windows, Solaris
  • Exposure to hardware, like the client’s servers and storage is a plus

How to Apply:

Interested candidates holding the necessary requirements, good performance and / or references are encouraged to apply with detailed CV’s, inclusive of names and contacts of 3 referees, current telephone number and email address by scrolling down and clicking on the link below: Migration Specialist