Posted on Wed 12th Mar, 2025 - hotnigerianjobs.com --- (0 comments)
Renmoney - We are a passionate team determined to challenge the status quo and make financial inclusion count for the millions of under-banked individuals and small business owners in Nigeria. We provide loans, savings, and fixed deposit solutions to our customers. Our vision is to be the most convenient lending company, delivering outstanding service experiences.
We are recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Title: Database Administrator (DBA)
Location: Lagos
Job type: Full time (On-site)
Description
We are seeking to employ a Database Administrator (DBA) that will keep the database up and running smoothly 24/7.
The goal is to provide a seamless flow of information throughout the company, considering both backend data structure and frontend accessibility for end-users.
Responsibilities
Build database systems of high availability and quality depending on each end user’s specialized role
Design and implement database in accordance to end user’s information needs and views
Define users and enable data distribution to the right user, in appropriate format and in a timely manner
Use high-speed transaction recovery techniques and backup data
Minimize database downtime and manage parameters to provide fast query responses
Provide proactive and reactive data management support and training to users
Determine, enforce and document database policies, procedures and standards
Perform tests and evaluations regularly to ensure data security, privacy and integrity
Monitor database performance, implement changes and apply new patches and versions when required
Monitoring database efficiency
Sustaining the security and integrity of data
Creating complex query definitions that allow data to be extracted
Training colleagues on how to input and extract data
Secures database by developing policies, procedures, and controls.
Ensuring all the data complies with legal and international regulations
Maintains database results by setting and enforcing standards and controls.
Prepares for database expansion by studying plans and requirements; advising senior technical management; coordinating design and programming.
Keeps senior technical management informed by preparing reports on system performance and problems.
Any other task as advised by the Head of Information Technology.
Requirements
B.Sc. Degree in Engineering, Computer science or Information technology related course
Must have a minimum of 4 years relevant work experience
Relevant certifications are desirable (AWS Certified Database - Specialty, AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Microsoft Certified Database Administrator; Microsoft SQL Server Certification; Oracles Database Administrator; Oracle Certified Professional, PostgreSQL, or equivalent are preferred
User support experience is desirable
Extensive experience with cloud platforms, particularly AWS, including RDS, EC2, S3, and other relevant services.
Proven experience in data migration and database consolidation projects.
Strong knowledge of SQL and PostgreSQL, including performance tuning and optimization.
Knowledge of database security principles and best practices.
Ability to troubleshoot complex database issues.
Strong verbal and written communication skills to collaborate with team members and stakeholders.
Benefits
You’ll receive competitive compensation and work with amazing people.
You’ll work in a beautiful environment with a flat structure and solve complex, real-world challenges.