Database Engineer Job in Nairobi, Kenya (65K)

Job Vacancy: Database Engineer

Salary: 65,000

Location: Nairobi

Scope: Develop and maintain the databases and data processing technologies that underpins the Inergy system, associated mobile apps, data warehouses and reporting systems across the Circle Gas Group

Job Responsibilities

• Establish configure and maintain database instances within our AWS (Amazon Web Services) infrastructure
• Create database structures (views, tables, indexes etc) required to support business systems
• Write and optimize database queries
• Establish and operate scripts to change database structure to meet evolving requirements and manage release through the development, test and production environments.
• Maintain database performance and security by setting and enforcing standards and controls.
• Prepare for database expansion by studying plans and requirements; advising senior technical management; coordinating design and delivery.
• Keeps senior technical management informed by preparing reports on system performance and problems.
• Manage data migration into new databases and archiving of historical data stores.
• Maintain database performance by troubleshooting problems.
• Deliver platform upgrades and improvements
• Secure database by developing and implementing policies, procedures, and controls, and investigating security incidents.
• Update job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading professional publications; maintaining personal networks; participating in professional organizations.

Capabilities

• 5 years of practical experience in:

1. database management,
2. database design,
3. database reporting

• Ability presenting technical information to technical and non-technical audiences
• Verified knowledge and experience in one or more database systems including Amazon Aurora, Mongo DB, Dynamo DB, SQL Server, MySQL, or PostgreSQL
• Working knowledge of AWS (Amazon Web Services) a benefit
• Basic understanding of Information Security
• Enthusiasm to continually improve skills and learn new technologies
• Fluent in English and Kiswahili

Education:

• Diploma in Information Technology or equivalent
• Professional qualifications in database management
• AWS qualifications an advantage.

How to Apply

Send your CV to recruitment@sheerlogicltd.com by 15th May 2020.

Clearly indicate the subject line as “Database Engineer”