Senior Officer, Database Specialist

FTLife Insurance Company Limited (Incorporated in Bermuda with limited liability; “FTLife”) is a wholly-owned subsidiary of NW Holdings Limited (Hong Kong Stock Code: 659). With a heritage of providing insurance services in Hong Kong for more than 30 years, FTLife’s Life Artisans leverage the Group’s ecosystem to curate life chapters of customers and their loved ones with comprehensive planning solutions and lifelong protection, embracing wealth management and succession, health and well-being, and quality of life. Backed by the Group’s financial strength and advanced customer-focused digital technology, FTLife aspires to become the leading insurance brand in the Greater Bay Area, while also maximising shared value beyond traditional insurance for a sustainable future.

Objectives:

• Responsible for all Database Management System (DBMS) related activities from analysis to implementation and advice.
• Monitor and fine tune the performance of the Unix/AIX/Linux and enterprise systems related computer systems, operating systems, database servers and application software.
• Administration and monitor the enterprise storage system, and responsible for the capacity planning.
• To support DBMS and enterprise systems.
• Manage supplier providing support to DBMS and enterprise systems hardware/software.
• Prepare budget and monitor the expenses on DBMS and enterprise systems hardware/software.

Job Responsibilities:

• Manage the daily database activities and ensure optimum availability and efficiency of all databases as part of the Core Systems to end-users. Review and monitor the database performance and perform tuning and housekeeping where appropriate
• Evaluate, introduce and implement new technology and methodology to enhance efficiency and effectiveness of database operations, administration and security
• Provide technical advice on application computer systems, database servers, operation systems and related hardware maintenance, as well as script/operation procedure automation
• Exercise proper control on version management of various UAT environments and execute patch deployment according to pre-defined schedules
• Ensure all documentation is completed on time, with good quality and is up-to-date at all time. Ensure the corresponding procedures are strictly adhered to by all operations staff
• Ensure the services from external service providers and hardware/software vendors on database and enterprise application software related projects are prompt and with high quality
• Supervise and train the backup staff in a range of database activities, enterprise application software and Unix/AIX/Linux related hardware
• Prepare and monitor the budget for database and enterprise systems related hardware, database and enterprise application software and the maintenance cost
• To assist on the negotiation of hardware/software acquisition on database related projects in the best possible way
• Perform ad hoc projects as assigned by supervisor

Requirements:

• University or Polytechnic graduate or equivalent, with a major in Computer science / studies
• Minimum 3-4 years experience in Oracle / UNIX / Storage
• Sound experience in supporting sizeable IT infrastructure
• Technical knowledge on UNIX, Linux and Microsoft Windows platform
• Network equipment like switches and routers, firewall as well as TCP/IP routing protocol is plus
• Professional qualification in MCSE/CCNA/ITIL foundation certificate is plus

Write to us with your resume, expected salary and contact phone numbers to: Human Resources Department, FTLife Insurance Company Limited, 15/F NEO, 123 Hoi Bun Road, Kwun Tong, Kowloon or fax to  or click Apply Now. Please visit our Website at  for Company information. Information provided will be treated in strict confidence and only be used for recruitment related purposes. All personal data of unsuccessful candidates will be destroyed within 2 years after completion of the recruitment exercise. (Only short-listed candidates will be notified)