Database Analyst at Agromall Discovery and Extension Services Limited

Job Level: Mid-level
Job Function: IT

Where You Fit In

• We are committed to change the world for the better by bringing greater meaning and happiness into people’s lives, everywhere through agriculture and technology
• We are passionate about our mission, and excited to grow our company with people who want to do the same - and people who will bring in their different perspectives to help us continue to shape our team and company. If this is you, we encourage you to swim into our candidate pool!

Job Responsibilities

• Database development according to future business requirements.
• Provide guidance on database structures and features.
• Create standard procedures to enhance scalability and performance of database architecture.
• Perform regular audits to ensure data integrity and quality.
• Provide regular updates to management on database project status.
• Stay updated with new database technologies and analyze such technologies to bring into scope of existing infrastructure.
• Troubleshoot complex database issues in an accurate and timely manner.
• Maintain database disaster recovery procedures to ensure continuous availability and speedy recovery.
• Supervise installation, migration and upgrade of databases.
• Prepare reports on database scalability and capacity planning as needed.
• Identify and resolve database issues related to performance and capacity.
• Oversee day-to-day activities of the database team.
• Develop best practices for performance and operational efficiency.
• Ensure database management and maintenance tasks are performed effectively.
• Conduct training programs for staff on database development and maintenance procedures.

Qualifications
Education and Experience:

• Minimum of 5 years relevant experience.
• M.Sc or Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Statistics or Demography and advanced knowledge of programming or any related discipline as well as professional trainings in lieu of Bachelors in related discipline will be an added advantage.

Competence:

• Strong analytical and organizational skills
• Eye for detail and accuracy
• Ability to understand business needs
• Strong leadership skills
• Experience in the utilization of structured query language (SQL)
• Knowledge of Access database management
• Knowledge ofRDBMS, OODBMS, XML database management systems
• Experience with database software/web applications
• Up-to-date knowledge of technology.

Culture Traits:

• Must be a High performer with a drive for excellence and growth
• Must be an optimist disruptive thinker with a sight for possibilities irrespective of the situation
• Must be a creative person with the right workplace ethics and behaviour
• Must be committed to continuous learning and showing mutual respect to all levels of staff.
• Strong team player and ability to collaborate with team members
• Must be very strong at execution and executing within timelines
• Must be smart with an appetite for creativity and innovation.

Benefits

• Health Insurance
• Learning & Growth Opportunities
• Flexible time and days of work
• Free lunch
• Opportunity to work with bright minds and even more.