• Application Deadline:
• Position: Project Execution Engineer (Unix & Database)



• Job Type Full Time



• Qualification BA/BSc/HND



• Experience 5 years



• Location Lagos




• Job Field ICT / Computer 
  
  

• As part of our continuous transformation, we are seeking Project Execution Engineer (Unix & Database) to join our team. This role is ideal for a hands-on engineer with strong expertise in UNIX/Linux systems and enterprise database management, who is passionate about performance, reliability, and operational excellence in mission-critical environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Administer, configure and support UNIX/Linux server environments across production and project platforms.


• Manage and maintain enterprise databases, ensuring optimal performance, availability, and security.


• Perform database installation, configuration, patching, upgrades, and routine maintenance.


• Monitor system and database performance, identify bottlenecks, and implement tuning and optimization strategies.


• Troubleshoot and resolve complex issues across UNIX systems and database platforms.


• Implement and maintain high availability, replication, and disaster recovery solutions for supported databases.


• Ensure databases and systems comply with internal policies, security standards, and regulatory requirements.


• Support application teams with database provisioning, query optimization, and performance tuning.


• Automate routine system and database tasks using scripting (e.g., Shell, Python).


• Maintain system and database health checks, logs, and proactive monitoring to ensure uptime and reliability.


• Execute incident response, root cause analysis, and corrective actions for system or database failures.


• Develop and maintain technical documentation, standard operating procedures, and system configurations.


• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support deployments, migrations, and system improvements.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical discipline.


• Minimum of 5 years’ hands-on experience in UNIX/Linux system administration and database engineering.


• Strong expertise in UNIX/Linux environments (e.g., AIX, Solaris, or Linux distributions).


• Proven experience managing at least two enterprise databases (e.g., Oracle, SQL Server, PostgreSQL, MySQL).


• Solid understanding of database architecture, performance tuning, backup/recovery, and high availability setups.


• Experience with scripting and automation tools (Shell, Python, etc.).


• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills with the ability to resolve complex technical issues.


• Good understanding of system security, access control, and compliance practices.


• Excellent documentation, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills.


• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, enterprise environment.