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Database Administrator Manager
Optimus AI Labs
Software & Data
Lagos Full Time
IT & Telecoms Confidential
- Minimum Qualification :
- Experience Level : Mid level
- Experience Length : 4 years
Job Description/Requirements
We’re seeking a Database Administrator (DBA) Manager to lead our database operations and ensure the integrity, performance, and security of our data infrastructure. You will be responsible for managing a team of DBAs, designing robust database architectures, optimizing queries and processes, and supporting mission-critical applications and analytics systems. This role requires strategic thinking, hands-on technical expertise, and strong leadership skills.
Responsibilities
- Design, implement, and maintain highly available, scalable, and secure database systems (SQL and NoSQL).
- Oversee database performance tuning, monitoring, and troubleshooting.
- Develop and enforce database policies, procedures, and best practices.
- Ensure data security, backup, recovery, and disaster recovery strategies are in place and tested.
- Collaborate with development, DevOps, and analytics teams to support business objectives.
- Evaluate and implement database tools and technologies to improve efficiency.
- Drive database automation and infrastructure-as-code practices.
- Maintain documentation related to database design, configuration, and processes. Provide technical mentorship and career development support for team members.
Qualifications
- 4+ years of experience in database administration
- Strong expertise in relational databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, MySQL, SQL Server, Oracle) and NoSQL databases (e.g., MongoDB, Cassandra).
- Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and managed database services.
- Proficient in scripting languages (e.g., Python, Bash) and automation tools.
- Familiarity with data warehousing, ETL, and analytics workloads is a plus.
- Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail. Excellent communication, leadership, and organizational skills.
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