Senior Database Administrator at HRBP Limited

HRBP Limited, also known as “Human Resource Business Partners” is a Human Resource Management Consulting company, focus on delivering human resource solutions for various sizes of organizations in areas of Talent Acquisition, Development, Management, Organization Planning, Development and Improvement. We provide full HR Consultancy service regardless of client headcount or location in Nigeria. We deliver customized HR Consultancy service for all sizes of organizations.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Senior Database Administrator

Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time
Job Mode: Hybrid

Job Summary

• The Senior Database Administrator we need will play a critical role in designing (when necessary for new platforms), implementing, and maintaining Bankly's database systems.
• Their expertise will be essential in ensuring the availability, performance, security, and integrity of these databases.
• They will be collaborating with cross-functional teams and contribute to strategic decisions related to database architecture and management.

Key Responsibilities
Database Management:

• Oversee the installation, configuration, and maintenance of various database systems, including relational, NoSQL, and cloud-based databases.
• Ensure high availability, performance, and scalability of databases by implementing best practices, tuning parameters, and optimizing query performance.
• Monitor database systems regularly to proactively identify and address issues, ensuring minimal downtime and maximum system uptime.

Security and Compliance:

• Implement and enforce security measures to safeguard sensitive data and ensure compliance with industry regulations (e.g., GDPR, HIPAA) and organizational security policies.
• Manage access controls, user authentication, and data encryption to protect the confidentiality and integrity of the databases.

Backup and Recovery:

• Develop and maintain backup and recovery strategies to ensure data preservation and disaster recovery readiness.
• Regularly test backup and recovery procedures to verify their effectiveness and reliability in case of system failures.

Database Design and Architecture:

• Collaborate with application developers and data architects to design and optimize database schemas, ensuring efficient data storage and retrieval.
• Participate in capacity planning and scalability discussions to accommodate future data growth and system demands.

Performance Tuning and Optimization:

• Analyze and optimize SQL queries, indexes, and database configurations to enhance overall system performance and response times.
• Identify and resolve bottlenecks and performance issues through query optimization and system tuning.

Development Operations (DevOps):

• Familiarity with CI/CD concepts and tools such as Git, AWS CodePipeline and Azure DevOps especially in relation to database deployment and management.

Automation and Scripting:

• Develop scripts and automation tools to streamline routine database tasks, such as backups, maintenance, and monitoring.
• Implement proactive monitoring and alerting systems to detect and address potential issues before they impact users.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field (Master's preferred).
• 5 - 8 years relevant work experience.
• Proven experience as a Database Administrator, with a focus on managing and optimizing large-scale databases.
• In-depth knowledge of primarily Microsoft SQL Server, MongoDB and PostGreSQL.
• Familiarity with other database management systems will be an advantage.
• Proficiency in SQL query optimization, performance tuning, and troubleshooting.
• Familiarity with cloud database services (Primarily AWS RDS, Google Cloud SQL will confer an advantage).
• Experience in database security, backup and recovery strategies, and disaster recovery planning.
• Strong scripting skills (e.g., SQL, Python, PowerShell) for automation and maintenance tasks.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment.
• Strong communication skills to interact with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Relevant certifications such as AWS Certified Database(Specialty), MongoDB Certified DBA, etc., are a plus.

Application Closing Date
14th September, 2023.