• Application Deadline:
• Position: Database Administrator



• Job Type Full Time



• Qualification BA/BSc/HND



• Experience 3 - 5 years



• Location Lagos




• Job Field ICT / Computer 
  
  

Job Summary 

• The Database Administrator (DBA) is responsible for the installation, configuration, maintenance, and performance optimization of a company's database systems.


• This critical role ensures the smooth operation of the IT infrastructure by managing database management software (DBMS), protecting sensitive information, and maintaining data integrity.


• The DBA’s primary objective is to keep the database operational around the clock, facilitating a seamless flow of information throughout the organization.


• This involves optimizing both backend data structures and frontend accessibility for end-users.

Job Function

• Administer and maintain database systems, including monitoring, tuning performance and troubleshooting issues.


• Installing and configuring applications, ensuring that data is synchronized correctly between databases, and troubleshooting application-related issues.


• Monitor database performance, implement changes and apply new patches and versions when required in view of optimizing database performance and efficiency.


• Ensure data security and integrity, including implementation of access controls,backups and recovery.


• Collaborate with third-party developers and other team members to design and implement new features as well as troubleshoot any data-related issues in the Organization.


• Support users and developers by resolving data-related technical issues and troubleshooting queries by guiding them with best practices.


• Work with other team members to execute disaster recovery plans and procedures to ensure database availability during system outages or dysfunction.


• Execute regular database maintenance tasks, including database defragmentation, backups, and database replication.


• Minimize database downtime and manage parameters to provide fast query responses.


• Write queries for report generation from database where applicable when such reports are not available from the front end-applications.


• Provide proactive and reactive data management support.

Job Specifications

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree/ HNDin Computer Science, Information Technology or a related field.

Experience:

• 3-5 years of experience in database administration or in a similar role.

Training:

• My SQL Database Administration


• Microsoft NAV Development


• Database Management(RDBM)


• SQL Server Administration


• SQL

Knowledge requirements:

• Working knowledge of Microsoft NAV / Dynamics 365 BC Development Environment.


• Knowledge of database management systems such as Microsoft SQL Server,MySQL and ability to write SQL queries.


• Experience in database backup, disaster recovery plan execution,database performance optimization and data security.

Skills Required:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to provide quick solutions to issues.


• Outstanding communication and collaboration skills to work in a team environment.