Database Administrator at Flutterwave

Flutterwave was founded on the principle that every African must be able to participate and thrive in the global economy. To achieve this objective, we have built a trusted payment infrastructure that allows consumers and businesses (African and International) make and receive payments in a convenient border-less manner.

We are recruiting to fill the position of:

Job Title: Database Administrator

Location: Lekki, Lagos
Department: Engineering – TPS
Employment Type: Full-Time

About the Role

• Flutterwave is looking for a Database Administrator who will be responsible for the following tasks;

What Your Day-to-Day Activities Will Be

• Installation and configuration of Database applications as applies E.g.  MySQL and SQL Server
• Ensure Databases optimal performance and optimization
• Identifying slow queries for tuning and optimization
• Ensure backup and recovery strategy is in place and functional
• Overall Database monitoring and resource utilization alerts
• Configuration and management of High Availability setups
• Working knowledge of Amazon Web Service and Microsoft Azure
• Table design to ensure optimal performance
• Handle Database upgrades and patching
• Maintaining and verifying Database Security.

Required Competency and skillset to be a Waver

• B.Sc or MA in Computer Science, Information Systems or a related field
• Minimum of 3 years of proven experience in a similar role
• Experience managing cloud-based databases on Azure and AWS.
• Good knowledge of internet security
• Has good judgment and a sense of urgency, and has demonstrated commitment to high standards of ethics, regulatory compliance, customer service and business integrity
• Strong oral and written communication skills and the ability to clearly articulate to all project members and stakeholders.
• Highest ethical standards and values
• Pays meticulous attention to detail.
• Confident, energetic self-starter, with strong interpersonal skills
• Instinctive and creative
• Self-motivated and willing to learn.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online