Database Administrator Job at Soft Alliance

Soft Alliance is a highly-driven organization, motivated to help businesses run efficient processes and deliver services effectively. For over sixteen (16) years, we have delivered high-end IT services to many organizations. Through our diverse experience and expertise, we have led the largest ERP system implementation in both private and public sectors in West Africa and have implemented over 80% of the successful ERP implementations in Nigeria.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Position: Database Administrator

Job Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

About the job

• We are looking for an experienced individual to join our team as a Database Administrator.
• The ideal candidate will be responsible for creating, installing, and managing our databases, as well as ensuring optimal database performance by analyzing database issues and monitoring performance.
• As a Database Administrator at our company, you will be responsible for designing, testing, planning, implementing, protecting, operating, managing, and maintaining our company's databases.

Responsibilities

• Manage database changes and re-designs
• Analyze database issues and troubleshoot or configure the database accordingly
• Drive automation of code
• Upgrade and improve application schema and data upgrades
• The process works accurately and in a timely manner
• Always pay attention to detail
• Proactively and regularly make recommendations for system improvements
• Collate, prepare, and present statistical information for internal and external use
• Monitor database performance to ensure high levels of security and speed
• Provide guidance and support to Application Developers
• Assist with schema design, code review, SQL query tuning
• Install, tune, implement, and upgrade DBMS installations and deploy SQL patches
• Easily design and implement a business process into functional and efficient code
• Implement and manage company data management practices and policies

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience in Computer Science, Technology, or a related field of study
• At least 5 years of experience in administering, managing, and tuning databases
• At least 5 years of experience with Oracle RAC, SQL Server, or MySQL
• Good understanding of data and schema standards and concepts
• Proven knowledge of SQL Servers
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
• Good understanding of database design, implementation, troubleshooting, and maintenance
• Expertise in SQL
• Sense of ownership and pride in your performance and its impact on the company’s success
• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Team player
• Good time-management skills.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: hr@softalliance.com using the Job Position as the subject of the mail.