Database Administrator at Bankly

Bankly is a financial technology company pushing the boundaries in cash digitization and data-led consumer services. Since 2019, Bankly has been focused on building the infrastructure to serve Nigeria’s informal segment and so far we’ve served ~35000 customers across our network of ~15,000 agents around Nigeria. We’re building a bank for the financially underserved.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Database Administrator

Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Overview

Your responsibility as a Database Administrator (DBA) will be the performance, integrity and security of a database.
You’ll be involved in the planning and development of the database, as well as in troubleshooting any issues on behalf of the users to ensure that:
- Data remains consistent across the database
- Data is clearly defined
- Users access data concurrently, in a form that suits their needs
- There is provision for data security and recovery control (ensuring all data is retrievable in an emergency).

Responsibilities
As a database administrator, you’ll need to:

Provide guidance and support to Application Developers
Assist with schema design, code review, SQL query tuning
Install, tune, implement and upgrade DBMS installations
Write and deploy SQL patches
Upgrade and improve application schema and data upgrades
Process work accurately and in a timely manner
Pay attention to detail at all times
Proactively and regularly make recommendations for system improvements
Establish the needs of users and monitor user access and security
Monitor performance and manage parameters in order to provide fast responses to front-end users
Map out the conceptual design for a planned database
Consider both back-end organization of data and front-end accessibility for end-users
Refine the logical design so that it can be translated into a specific data model
Further refining the physical design to meet system storage requirements
Install and test new versions of the database management system (DBMS)
Maintain data standards, including adherence to the Data Protection Act
Write database documentation, including data standards, procedures and definitions for the data dictionary (metadata)
Control access permissions and privileges
Develop, manage and test back-up and recovery plans
Ensure that storage and archiving procedures are functioning correctly
Carry out capacity planning
Work closely with IT project managers, database programmers and multimedia programmers
Communicate regularly with technical, applications and operational staff to ensure database integrity and security
Commission and install new applications and customize existing applications in order to make them fit for purpose
Manage the security and disaster recovery aspects of a database.

Skills / Requirements / Experience

Candidates should possess a Bachelor’s Degree
Minimum of 3 years experience in similar role.
Ability to work with data architects and other IT specialist to set up, maintain and monitor data networks
Knowledge of database structure languages, such as SQL or SQL/PSM
Experience with server installation and maintenance
Familiarity with database management best practices
Knowledge of IT security best practices
Experience with a variety of computer information systems
Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills
Good communication, teamwork and negotiation skills
Familiarity with the main data manipulation languages and the principles of database design
Good organizational skills
Business awareness and understanding of business requirements of IT
A willingness to keep up to date with developments in new technology
A commitment to continuing professional development (CPD)
An understanding of information legislation, such as the Data Protection Act.