Database Administrator at Flutterwave

Location: Lekki, Lagos
Department: Engineering - TPS

About the Role

• Flutterwave is looking for a Database Administrator who will be responsible for the following tasks;

What Your Day-to-Day Activities Will Be

• Installation and configuration of Database applications as applies E.g.  MySQL and SQL Server
• Ensure Databases optimal performance and optimization
• Identifying slow queries for tuning and optimization
• Ensure backup and recovery strategy is in place and functional
• Overall Database monitoring and resource utilization alerts
• Configuration and management of High Availability setups
• Working knowledge of Amazon Web Service and Microsoft Azure
• Table design to ensure optimal performance
• Handle Database upgrades and patching
• Maintaining and verifying Database Security.

Required Competency and skillset to be a Waver

• B.Sc or MA in Computer Science, Information Systems or a related field
• Minimum of 3 years of proven experience in a similar role
• Experience managing cloud-based databases on Azure and AWS.
• Good knowledge of internet security
• Has good judgment and a sense of urgency, and has demonstrated commitment to high standards of ethics, regulatory compliance, customer service and business integrity
• Strong oral and written communication skills and the ability to clearly articulate to all project members and stakeholders.
• Highest ethical standards and values
• Pays meticulous attention to detail.
• Confident, energetic self-starter, with strong interpersonal skills
• Instinctive and creative
• Self-motivated and willing to learn.