Data Developer (SQL & DBA) at Tezza Business Solutions Limited

Tezza Business Solutions Limited is a leading Software Quality Assurance and Testing multinational with a regional office in Lagos, Nigeria. We are a Software Quality Assurance and Testing Services provider. Our primary goal is to be the "go to" Quality Assurance & Software Testing company in East and West Africa while developing offshore resources to fill test automation positions (and other hard to find software testing capabilities) in the North America and European markets.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Data Developer (SQL & DBA)

Location: Lagos
Department: Information Technology

Job Summary

• We are seeking an experienced Data Developer with expertise in SQL and Database Administration (DBA) to join our IT team.
• As a Data Developer, you will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining robust database solutions, ensuring optimal performance and reliability.
• The ideal candidate should have 3 to 5 years of relevant experience, a strong foundation in SQL, and comprehensive skills in database administration.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with cross-functional IT teams to understand data requirements and architecture goals.
• Design, develop, and maintain efficient and scalable database solutions using SQL technologies.
• Perform database administration tasks, including monitoring, tuning, and optimizing database performance.
• Design and implement data models, database schemas, and data storage solutions.
• Develop and maintain ETL processes for efficient data extraction, transformation, and loading.
• Implement and manage database security protocols and access controls.
• Troubleshoot and resolve database issues promptly to ensure data integrity and availability.
• Collaborate with application developers to integrate databases with frontend and backend systems.
• Stay updated on emerging trends and best practices in database development and administration.
• Participate in the planning and execution of data-related projects.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• 3 to 5 years of proven experience as a Data Developer with strong SQL and DBA skills.
• Proficiency in database design and management, with expertise in SQL Server, MySQL, or PostgreSQL.
• Experience in database performance tuning and optimization.
• Knowledge of ETL processes and tools for data integration.
• Strong understanding of database security principles and best practices.
• Familiarity with version control systems, preferably Git.
• Excellent problem-solving and debugging skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and communicate technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
• Proactive attitude towards learning and staying updated on industry trends.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's Degree in Computer Science or a related field.
• Certification in database administration (e.g., Microsoft Certified: Azure Database Administrator Associate).
• Experience with cloud-based database solutions (e.g., Azure SQL Database, AWS RDS).
• Knowledge of NoSQL databases (e.g., MongoDB, Cassandra).
• Familiarity with data warehousing concepts and tools.
• Exposure to data governance and compliance.
• Contribution to open-source projects or a strong portfolio of previous work.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.