Information TechnologyFull-TimeJunior-level(1-2 yrs)
Job Description
Smart Applications International is a leading ICT solutions provider delivering a wide range of world-class technological solutions. Founded to provide innovative, secure, and high-tech solutions in Africa and beyond, the company stays ahead through constant research and innovation.
The key responsibility for this role is to ensure the optimal performance of Smart databases and associated functionality, ensuring that they meet user requirements across various environments including Oracle, MSSQL, and MySQL, with a specific focus on PostgreSQL.
Key Responsibilities
Database Support & Operations
Provide 24/7 support to ensure high availability, integrity, security, and performance of Smart’s databases.
Assist with database maintenance, installations, configurations, upgrades, and patch management for Oracle, MSSQL, and MySQL environments.
Perform daily backups, verify data integrity, and support restore processes.
Monitoring & Troubleshooting
Monitor database logs, performance, and abnormal activities, escalating issues as necessary.
Provide first-level troubleshooting for database incidents and support customer service inquiries under defined SLAs.
Documentation & Reporting
Maintain accurate documentation of procedures, configurations, backup schedules, and incident resolutions.
Generate regular database performance reports and ensure compliance with database standards.
Collaboration & Continuous Improvement
Work closely with senior DBAs, internal teams, and other departments to support business systems.
Stay updated on Smart solutions and current database trends, and attend training to enhance skills.
Requirements
Holder of a bachelor’s degree or equivalent demonstrated experience in database administration alongside a professional qualification.
At least 2 years of experience working specifically with PostgreSQL.
Strong PostgreSQL query writing, tuning skills, and shell scripting.
Hands-on knowledge of backup and recovery methods and tools.
Experience with high availability and disaster recovery, including data replication.
Solid understanding of Linux and Windows Server environments.
Familiarity with automation tools like Ansible, Terraform, or Kubernetes for DB deployment and management.
Interested and qualified candidates should apply online via the official Smart Applications International recruitment portal at: https://smartapplicationsgroup.zohorecruit.eu. Follow the instructions on the site to submit your application.
