Afripoint Group Limited is a global innovative company that leverages technology to drive businesses across borders.
Job overview
- We are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Database Administrator (DBA) to manage and maintain the company’s database systems.
- The ideal candidate will be responsible for ensuring high levels of data availability, security, performance, and integrity across all business applications.
- The DBA will also be involved in database design, implementation, troubleshooting, and optimization.
Responsibilities
- Install, configure, and maintain database servers (MySQL, SQL Server, Oracle, PostgreSQL, or others).
- Monitor database performance and implement improvements for optimization.
- Ensure data security, integrity, backup, and recovery procedures are functioning effectively.
- Troubleshoot and resolve database issues in a timely manner.
- Perform database tuning and query optimization.
- Design and implement database structures to support business applications.
- Create and maintain database documentation, standards, and guidelines.
- Manage database access, roles, and permissions.
- Automate database maintenance tasks using scripts where appropriate.
- Work closely with software development and IT teams to support system integrations and deployments.
- Perform regular data backup and recovery testing.
- Develop disaster recovery and high availability strategies.
- Ensure compliance with data privacy regulations and internal policies.
Requirements & Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.
- 3–5 years proven experience as a Database Administrator or similar role.
- Hands-on experience with major database systems (e.g. MySQL, PostgreSQL, Microsoft SQL Server, Oracle).
- Strong knowledge of database security, backup, recovery, and performance monitoring standards.
- Proficiency in SQL scripting and database management tools.
- Experience with database replication, clustering, or high-availability solutions.
- Familiarity with cloud database services (AWS RDS, Azure SQL, Google Cloud SQL) is an added advantage.
- Experience with Linux/Windows server environments.
- Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
- Good communication and teamwork abilities.
- Relevant certifications such as Oracle DBA, Microsoft SQL Server (MCSA/MCSE), AWS Database Specialty, or IBM DB2 are a plus.
Key Competencies:
- Attention to detail and accuracy
- Critical thinking and problem-solving
- Time and project management
- Data security awareness
- Ability to work under pressure
- Collaboration and support mindset.
Method of application
Meet the Qualifications? Email your CV and Cover Letter to [email protected] using the Job Title as the subject of the email.