Database Administrator (Oracle, MongoDB, and Cassandra) at Bluechip Technologies Limited

BlueChip Technologies is a leading business application firm focused exclusively on assisting organizations in planning, designing, implementing and operating business application solutions and strategies that are central to creating and maintaining a competitive business advantage.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Database Administrator (Oracle, MongoDB, and Cassandra)

Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full Time

Key Responsibilities
Oracle Database Administration:

• Install, configure, maintain, and troubleshoot Oracle 10g/11g/12c in both single and clustered environments.
• Manage Replication, Log Shipping, Clustering, and Real Application Clusters (RAC).
• Execute backup and recovery procedures using RMAN.
• Perform database instance creation and maintenance, including performance tuning.
• Monitor and optimize database performance by analyzing CPU, memory, network, and disk resource usage.
• Implement Oracle security best practices and access control policies.
• Conduct database upgrades, patches, and migrations to newer versions.

MongoDB & Cassandra Database Administration:

• Install, configure, and manage MongoDB and Cassandra in high-availability environments.
• Implement and manage replication, sharding, and clustering strategies for performance optimization.
• Design, monitor, and optimize NoSQL schema models for scalability.
• Ensure database backup and recovery strategies are in place using MongoDB Ops Manager and Cassandra snapshot mechanisms.
• Fine-tune query performance, indexing, and memory management.
• Monitor system health and perform troubleshooting to ensure database availability.
• Develop disaster recovery plans and conduct periodic failover tests.

General DBA Responsibilities:

• Define and implement backup and retention policies for complete, differential, and transactional backups.
• Conduct regular backup and restoration drills to verify data integrity.
• Drive initiatives to improve SLAs through proactive analysis and response management.
• Manage all P1/P2 incidents, change requests, and liaise with OEM/vendors for issue resolution.
• Oversee license management, version upgrades, and technology refresh initiatives.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Minimum of 7 years of hands-on experience in Oracle, MongoDB, and Cassandra database administration.
• Expertise in Oracle database administration, performance tuning, and backup and recovery techniques.
• Proficiency in MongoDB and Cassandra architecture, security, and performance optimization.
• Strong understanding of SQL, PL/SQL, and NoSQL query languages.
• Experience with database upgrades, patching, and migrations.
• Knowledge of cloud-based database solutions (AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud) is an advantage.
• Relevant certifications such as Oracle Certified Professional (OCP) and MongoDB Certified DBA are a plus.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work in a team-oriented environment.

Benefits & Perks

• Competitive salary package commensurate with experience and qualifications.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage.
• Retirement savings plans with company matching contributions.
• Professional development opportunities to enhance your expertise and career growth.
• A supportive and inclusive work environment that values innovation and creativity.
• Flexible work hours to promote work-life balance.
• Modern and well-equipped office space to facilitate productivity.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.