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About us:
Network International is the largest Financial Technology company in the Middle East and Africa. Payments is our core business where we provide services in more than 50 countries – UAE, Jordan, South Africa, Egypt are some of our key markets. Apart from payments, we provide services on Data and Insights, Lending, Insurance, Risk Solutions, etc. Our core customers are businesses at every scale and segment, though recently we have been growing in the direct-to-consumer card segment as well.
Our EVP:
At Network International, every second counts. As a leader in the fast-paced world of financial services, we thrive on innovation, agility, and the relentless pursuit of excellence.
About the Role:
We recognize industry trends, the dual nature of technological advancements, and the scarcity of top talent. This is why we prioritize investing in our people.
Here, you'll work alongside industry experts to solve complex problems and leverage cutting-edge technology to stay ahead of the competition.
We offer a culture where your skills are valued, your growth is prioritized, and your achievements are recognized—because winning isn't just our goal; it's our standard.We are looking for a database administrator to join our Information Technology team and manage our database infrastructure. You will be responsible for designing, implementing, maintaining, and optimizing our databases across various platforms and environments. You will also work closely with our developers, architects and support engineers to ensure data security, availability, and performance.
Responsibilities:
- Design, install, configure and maintain MSSQL, MySQL and other databases
- Monitor and troubleshoot database performance, availability, and security issues
- Ensure database administration and maintenance tasks are performed regularly, effectively, and consistently
- Implement and enforce database policies, standards, and best practices
- Perform regular backup, restore and disaster recovery operations to ensure continuous availability for the entire database infrastructure
- Develop and implement capacity management procedures to keep databases within the expected capacity management thresholds
- Ensure continuous patching of all database infrastructure components to leverage on the latest fixes and capabilities
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Systems, or related field
- Certification in database administration is a must
- At least 5 years of experience as a database administrator or a similar role
- Expert knowledge of MSSQL and MySQL databases, including administration, development, and tuning
- Experience working with other databases such as Oracle, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, etc. is a plus
- Strong knowledge of SQL and scripting languages such as PowerShell, Python, etc.
- Experience working with cloud platforms such as AWS, including services such as RDS, S3, EC2, etc. is preferred
- Experience working in financial services industry is an advantage
- Excellent communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
- Ability to work in a team and collaborate with other IT professionals
- Dedicated approach to providing a best-in-class service
- Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills
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Pesapal is a leading payment services company specializing in building payments and business tools for the African market. Since 2009, we've empowered tens of thousands of African businesses and entrepreneurs to collect money online and in person through mobiles, cards, and bank transfers. Our services are bolstered by digital tools for ticketing, reservations, reporting, inventory, and merchant credit.
Role Description
This is a full-time on-site role for a Database Administrator (DBA) with DevOps expertise. The role is located in Nairobi County, Kenya. The DBA will manage and maintain databases, ensuring their performance, security, and availability. Day-to-day tasks include database design, implementation, monitoring, troubleshooting, and replication. This role will also involve collaborating with other teams to streamline operations and improve database-related processes.
What You'll Do:
· Design and maintain our database systems, including PostgreSQL and MySQL.
· Develop and manage robust backup, recovery, and replication plans.
· Monitor and tune database performance, optimizing queries, indexes, and configurations.
· Automate routine DBA tasks using scripting languages like Bash or Python.
· Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines for database changes and deployments.
· Use Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools like Terraform or Ansible to manage database infrastructure.
· Collaborate with development, operations, and security teams in a fast-paced environment.
What We're Looking For:
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Proven experience as a Database Administrator in production and Linux/Unix environments.
· Strong expertise in backup & recovery, replication & clustering, and performance tuning.
· Skilled in scripting with Bash, Python, or PowerShell.
· Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure) is a plus.
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Enreal Limited is a consulting company specializing in strategy and business transformation services across various industries. Operating from Nairobi, Kenya, Enreal Limited extends its reach across the African continent and beyond. With over 14 expert professionals from around the world, the company delivers tailor-made, innovative tools to assist clients in achieving high business performance. Enreal Limited is dedicated to building sustainable and successful businesses by maintaining close working relationships with their clients and ensuring timely delivery of services.
Role Description
This is a full-time hybrid role for a Database Administrator located in Nairobi County, Kenya, with some work from home acceptable. The Database Administrator will be responsible for managing and maintaining databases, designing database structures, troubleshooting database issues, and ensuring database replication. The role involves close coordination with other IT team members and providing insights to optimize and enhance database performance.
Qualifications
- Skills in Database Administration and Database Design
- Proficiency in Troubleshooting and resolving database issues
- Experience with Databases and Database Replication
- Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills
- Strong communication and teamwork abilities
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field
- Experience with SQL and other database management systems
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