DATABASE ADMINISTRATOR (DBA) AT AFRIPOINT GROUP | DATABASE ADMIN JOBS IN LAGOS

About Company:

Afripoint Group is a leading technology solutions provider focused on delivering innovative products and services across various sectors. We are driven by a commitment to excellence and creativity, providing world-class solutions to our clients. At Afripoint Group, we value collaboration, forward-thinking, and a passion for pushing the boundaries of design to create exceptional user experiences.

Job Description:

Afripoint Group Limited is seeking a highly skilled Senior Database Administrator to serve as the custodian of our data ecosystem. In this mission-critical role, you will be responsible for the architecture, security, and optimization of the databases that power our business-critical systems.

We are looking for a specialist who moves beyond routine maintenance to focus on high availability, proactive performance tuning, and robust disaster recovery. You will bridge the gap between development and operations, ensuring that our data infrastructure is not only secure and compliant but also scaled for high-performance growth. If you have a mastery of SQL environments and a passion for data integrity, we invite you to lead our database operations.

Requirements:

1. Infrastructure Management & High Availability

• Deployment & Configuration: Lead the installation, configuration, and proactive monitoring of diverse database platforms to ensure 24/7 system availability.

• Resilience Strategy: Execute rigorous database backup, recovery, and replication protocols to mitigate risk and ensure zero data loss during unforeseen outages.

• Cloud & Hybrid Integration: Support the evolution of our data stack across on-premise and cloud environments (AWS/Azure).

2. Performance Engineering & Optimization

• Query & Index Tuning: Analyze execution plans and optimize complex SQL queries and indexing strategies to reduce latency and improve application response times.

• Resource Management: Monitor system health, identifying bottlenecks in CPU, memory, and I/O to ensure peak database performance.

• Scalability Planning: Work with DevOps to forecast data growth and implement partitioning or sharding strategies as needed.

3. Security, Integrity & Support

• Data Governance: Implement strict access controls, encryption, and audit logging to protect sensitive company information and ensure compliance with data protection regulations.

• DevOps Collaboration: Provide technical guidance to development teams on schema design, migration scripts, and database best practices.

• Root Cause Analysis: Lead troubleshooting efforts for complex database-related incidents, providing detailed documentation and long-term resolutions.

Qualifications and Skills:

Professional Profile

• Experience: 3–5 years of hands-on experience as a Database Administrator in a high-stakes environment.

• Technical Mastery: Deep knowledge of SQL and multiple platforms (MySQL, PostgreSQL, SQL Server, or Oracle).

• System IQ: Strong familiarity with Linux/Unix environments and shell scripting for automation.

• Certifications (Added Advantage):

  • Oracle Certified Professional (OCP)

  • Microsoft Certified: Azure Database Administrator

  • AWS Certified Database – Specialty

Core Competencies

• Analytical Precision: Exceptional troubleshooting skills with a methodical approach to performance tuning.

• Documentation Rigor: Ability to maintain clear, technical documentation for disaster recovery and system architectures.

• Communication: Capable of translating complex technical issues into actionable insights for non-technical stakeholders.

Salary

Application Closing Date: Not specified

Application Instructions:

Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: hr@afripointgroup.com using "Database Administrator (DBA) – Afripoint Group" as the subject of the mail.