Database Administrator Manager

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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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