Database Analyst at Techspecialist Consulting Limited

Techspecialist Consulting Limited operates information and communication technology (ICT) systems for multinational corporations, public and private sector institutions. As a technology intensive corporation geared to deliver state-of-the-art solutions in areas of integrated business solutions, system applications, product development, Internet/Intranet applications and communication & network management services, we pride ourselves in offering corporate and business customers integrated solutions for the networked future of business and society.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Database Analyst

Location: Abuja
NIL Reports to: Team Lead

Main Function

• The main function of this job role is to analyse data, develop and maintain database by identifying and solving database requirements; supporting users, etc. for client organisations and TCL.
• The goal is to provide a seamless flow of information throughout the company and her clients, considering both backend data structure and frontend accessibility for end-users.
• The job holder will also analyze processes and systems to extract insights from structured and unstructured data.

Role Responsibilities

• Analyse and manage data in order to build data driven insights and high impact data models to generate significant organizational value for clients and TCL;
• Create models and processes to collect, distill and interpret data with a view to aid better, more informed decision making;
• Analyze a broad range of existing data sources;
• Run analytical experiments and evaluate theoretical alternate models for clients as assigned
• Conduct statistical analysis to develop strategies
• Identify data patterns and trends
• Analyze data to develop predictive models for clients as assigned
• Identify database requirements by interviewing customers; analyzing department applications, programming, and operations; evaluating existing systems and designing proposed systems.
• Build database systems of high availability and quality depending on each end user’s specialized role
• Design and implement databases in accordance with end users’ information needs and views
• Define users and enable data distribution to the right user, in appropriate format and in a timely manner
• Recommend solutions by defining database physical structure and functional capabilities, database security, database back-up, and recovery specifications.
• Maintain database performance by calculating optimum values for database parameters; implementing new releases; completing maintenance requirements; evaluating computer operating systems and hardware products.
• Utilize high-speed transaction recovery techniques and backup database
• Perform tests and evaluations regularly to ensure data security, privacy and integrity
• Create, manage and maintain analytically rigorous data

Experience/Qualifications

• A Degree in the Sciences with a minimum of 3 years-experience in a similar role.
• Other relevant professional qualification is an added advantage.

Competencies/Skills:

• Analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to analyse problems and strategize for better solutions
• Excellent presentation, verbal and written communication skills
• Proven ability to balance multiple projects, and collaborate across disciplines in a cross-functional atmosphere

Specific Database Competencies:

• Hands-on experience with SQL Database
• Good knowledge of Power BI and Excel
• Excellent knowledge of database backup, recovery, security, integrity and high availability
• Familiarity with database design, documentation and coding
• Previous experience with DBA case tools (frontend/backend) and third-party tools
• Familiarity with programming languages API
• Ability to think algorithmically
• Excellent knowledge of Data Maintenance
• Experienced in data analysis, predictive modeling, and data mining techniques
• Experienced in one or more programming languages (C/C++, Python, Perl, Java)
• Experienced in genetic algorithms, logistic and linear regression, PCA, decision tree analysis and statistical methods
• Familiarity with data automation techniques

Behavioral Qualities/Other Competencies:

• Proactive identification and elimination of inefficiencies
• Continual self-development
• Attention to Detail
• Goal, quality and excellence orientation

Application Closing Date
31st March, 2019.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: [email protected]