We see an Africa where payment is a seamless part of our
everyday lives, and our mission is to create transaction solutions that enable
individuals and communities prosper across the continent.
We started operations in 2002 as a transaction switching and
electronic payments processing company and have evolved dynamically into an
end-to-end integrated payment solutions company that builds and manages payment
infrastructure as well as delivers innovative payment products and transaction
solutions throughout the African continent.
Job Title: Database
Administrator
Location: Lagos
Job Profile
SQL Server is a relational database management system
(RDBMS) from Microsoft designed for the enterprise environment.
SQL Server adds a number of features to standard SQL
including transaction control, exception and error handling, row processing,
and declared variables.
Being effective as a SQL Server Database Administrator (DBA)
therefore requires a thorough understanding of SQL Server’s advanced capabilities
and a corresponding level of technical acumen and sophistication.
The DBA must work with application development and IT
operations to help achieve a state-of-the-art environment that meets current
and future business objectives, while at the same time ensuring that the
company’s production databases offer the highest reliability and performance
possible.
Job Description
The DBA will be responsible for the implementation,
configuration, maintenance, and performance of critical SQL Server RDBMS systems,
MongoDB and Oracle DBs, to ensure the availability and consistent performance
of our corporate applications. This is a “hands-on” position requiring solid
technical skills, as well as excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
The successful candidate will be responsible for the
development and sustainment of all production Databases (monitoring, health,
regular upgrades, patching and performance optimization) Database Warehouse,
ensuring its operational readiness (security, health and performance). The DBA
must be capable of working independently and collaboratively.
Responsibilities
Manage SQL Server databases, Oracle and MongoDB instances
through multiple product lifecycle environments, from development to
mission-critical production systems.
Configure and maintain database servers and processes,
including monitoring of system health and performance, to ensure high levels of
performance, availability, and security.
Apply data modeling techniques to ensure development and
implementation support efforts meet integration and performance expectations
Independently analyze, solve, and correct issues in real
time, providing problem resolution end-to-end.
Refine and automate regular processes, track issues, and
document changes
Assist developers with complex query tuning and schema
refinement.
Provide 24x7 support for critical production systems.
Perform scheduled maintenance and support release deployment
activities after hours.
Share domain and technical expertise, providing technical
mentorship and cross-training to other peers and team members.
Skills and
Qualifications
5+ years experience in a similar position required
Experience with Performance Tuning and Optimization (PTO), using native monitoring and troubleshooting tools
Experience with backups, restores and recovery models
Knowledge of High Availability (HA) and Disaster Recovery (DR) options for SQL Server
Experience working with Windows server, including Active Directory
Excellent written and verbal communication
Flexible, team player, “get-it-done” personality
Ability to organize and plan work independently
Ability to work in a rapidly changing environment
Ability to multi-task and context-switch effectively between different activities and teams
Knowledge of Big Data and data analytics will be an added advantage
Experience with Performance Tuning and Optimization (PTO), using native monitoring and troubleshooting tools
Experience with backups, restores and recovery models
Knowledge of High Availability (HA) and Disaster Recovery (DR) options for SQL Server
Experience working with Windows server, including Active Directory
Excellent written and verbal communication
Flexible, team player, “get-it-done” personality
Ability to organize and plan work independently
Ability to work in a rapidly changing environment
Ability to multi-task and context-switch effectively between different activities and teams
Knowledge of Big Data and data analytics will be an added advantage
How to Apply
Interested persons should click here to apply
Good Luck!!!
