Senior Database Developer at a Customized Technology-Based Solutions Providing Company

We are an Abuja-based company with a strategic focus on providing customized technology-based solutions to public and private sector organisations. The company has a history of delivering solutions largely to government parastatals and currently looks to increase its reach within the private sector. Over the years, the company has carved a niche for itself in providing large population databases and microchip-based solutions like Identity Cards and Electronic Passports.

In pursuit of our aspirations to expand our multi-sectoral reach and improve service delivery to our growing clientele, we are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Senior Database Developer

Location: Abuja
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Summary

• This is an Abuja-based, full-time, on-site role for a Senior Database Developer. The Senior Database Developer will be responsible for designing, implementing, and optimizing database solutions, ensuring data integrity, and supporting software applications that rely on large-scale database systems. This role is ideal for a highly skilled Database Developer who is passionate about optimizing data storage, improving database performance, and ensuring the reliability of large-scale database systems
• In addition to the function-specific competencies and experience, the ideal candidates must be astute professionals, and good team players, with innovative mindset needed to play in a technology-driven business environment.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain database architectures to support software applications and business processes.
• Optimize database performance through indexing, partitioning, and query tuning.
• Ensure database security, data integrity, and compliance with industry standards and regulations.
• Develop and maintain stored procedures, triggers, and views to streamline data operations.
• Implement and manage database backup, disaster recovery, and failover strategies.
• Work closely with software developers to integrate database solutions into applications.
• Monitor and troubleshoot database performance issues and optimize system efficiency.
• Design and implement ETL processes to facilitate data migration and transformation.
• Provide guidance on best practices for database development and administration.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support business intelligence and analytics initiatives.
• Stay updated with the latest advancements in database technologies and trends.
• Mentor and guide junior database developers to enhance team capability and performance.

Qualification, Experience, Skills and Competencies

• Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Software Engineering or a related field.
• 7+ years of experience in database development, administration, and optimization.
• Strong proficiency in SQL database technologies such as PostgreSQL, MySQL, MSSQL, Oracle.
• Experience with database design, indexing, and query optimization techniques.
• Expertise in stored procedures, functions, triggers, and performance tuning.
• Hands-on experience with database security, backup, and recovery strategies.
• Proficiency in data modeling, normalization, and ETL processes.
• Knowledge of cloud database services (AWS RDS, Azure SQL Database, Google Cloud SQL) is a plus.
• Experience with database automation and DevOps tools such as Docker, Kubernetes, and CI/CD pipelines.
• Strong understanding of data warehousing, data lakes, and big data technologies is an advantage.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and debugging skills
• Strong communication and teamwork skills with a proactive attitude.
• Experience in database replication, clustering, and high availability solutions.
• Knowledge of data governance and regulatory compliance standards.
• Experience in working with NoSQL databases like MongoDB, Redis.
• Familiarity with cloud-based database solutions and infrastructure automation.
• Understanding of AI/ML data processing and analytics workflows.
• Experience with large population databases is a plus.

Work Conditions and Benefits

• On-site work, depending on project requirements.
• Occasional travel may be required for meetings, training, or collaboration with teams.
• Competitive salary.
• Performance-based bonuses and incentives.
• Comprehensive health insurance.
• Contributory pension plan.
• Annual leave entitlements.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development.

Application Closing Date
25th February, 2025.