Database Administrator at Venture Garden Nigeria (VGN)

Loaction: Ikeja, Lagos

Job Description

• We are currently sourcing professional database administrator (DBA) will keep the database up and running smoothly 24/7. The goal is to provide a seamless flow of information throughout the company, considering both backend data structure and frontend accessibility for end-users.

Principal Responsibilities and Accountabilities

• Install server software and configure database servers.
• Build database systems of high availability and quality depending on each end user’s specialized role.
• Evaluate data analysis models and procedures.
• Design and implement database in accordance to end user’s information needs and views
• Define users and enable data distribution to the right user, in appropriate format and in a timely manner
• Use high-speed transaction recovery techniques and backup data
• Establish a disaster recovery protocol
• Minimize database downtime and manage parameters to provide fast query responses
• Provide proactive and reactive data management support and training to users
• Determine, enforce and document database policies, procedures and standards
• Perform tests and evaluations regularly to ensure data security, privacy and integrity
• Monitor database performance, implement changes and apply new patches and versions when required

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or Computer Engineering
• Minimum of 5 years’ professional experience.
• Advanced knowledge of database structure and theory
• Experience with MySQL and MSSQL
• Basic understanding of disaster recovery and database backup procedures
• Familiarity with reporting tools
• PostgreSQL experience or certification preferred
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and assistance.

Essential Competencies:

• Excellent knowledge of data backup, recovery, security, integrity and SQL
• Strong analytical and organizational skills
• Eye for detail and accuracy
• Understanding of structured query language (SQL)
• Knowledge of 'relational database management systems' (RDBMS), 'object-oriented database management systems' (OODBMS) and XML database management systems
• Experience with their database software/web applications
• The ability to work quickly, under pressure and to deadlines
• Up-to-date knowledge of technology and the Data Protection Act
• Ability to work well in a fast-paced environment, where the technology is constantly changing

Working conditions:

• Flexibility is important.

Equal opportunity:

• The role is open to anyone who meets the above criteria regardless of race or nationality

Remuneration
Competitive based on experience