Database Administrator (DBA) at Afripoint Group Limited

Job Summary

• We are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Database Administrator (DBA) to manage and maintain the company’s database systems.
• The ideal candidate will be responsible for ensuring high levels of data availability, security, performance, and integrity across all business applications.
• The DBA will also be involved in database design, implementation, troubleshooting, and optimization.

Key Responsibilities

• Install, configure, and maintain database servers (MySQL, SQL Server, Oracle, PostgreSQL, or others).
• Monitor database performance and implement improvements for optimization.
• Ensure data security, integrity, backup, and recovery procedures are functioning effectively.
• Troubleshoot and resolve database issues in a timely manner.
• Perform database tuning and query optimization.
• Design and implement database structures to support business applications.
• Create and maintain database documentation, standards, and guidelines.
• Manage database access, roles, and permissions.
• Automate database maintenance tasks using scripts where appropriate.
• Work closely with software development and IT teams to support system integrations and deployments.
• Perform regular data backup and recovery testing.
• Develop disaster recovery and high availability strategies.
• Ensure compliance with data privacy regulations and internal policies.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.
• 3–5 years proven experience as a Database Administrator or similar role.
• Hands-on experience with major database systems (e.g. MySQL, PostgreSQL, Microsoft SQL Server, Oracle).
• Strong knowledge of database security, backup, recovery, and performance monitoring standards.
• Proficiency in SQL scripting and database management tools.
• Experience with database replication, clustering, or high-availability solutions.
• Familiarity with cloud database services (AWS RDS, Azure SQL, Google Cloud SQL) is an added advantage.
• Experience with Linux/Windows server environments.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
• Good communication and teamwork abilities.
• Relevant certifications such as Oracle DBA, Microsoft SQL Server (MCSA/MCSE), AWS Database Specialty, or IBM DB2 are a plus.

Key Competencies:

• Attention to detail and accuracy
• Critical thinking and problem-solving
• Time and project management
• Data security awareness
• Ability to work under pressure
• Collaboration and support mindset.