MSSQL Database Administrator Job at Contec Global

Contec Global - As a company established on the platform of e-Governance and smart technologies, Contec Global is among the most experienced independent technology and systems organizations operating in developing countries. Today, the Group is engaged, globally, in providing integrated, systems-based solutions in the fields of Secure Technologies, Infrastructure and Hospitality.

We believe that no matter where you fit in our organization-Sales, Human Resources, Information Technology, or even re-stocking the break rooms with endless coffee supplies-everyone can influence the experience that we provide to our customers and our partners. We tell our customers and our partners that anything can be re-imagined.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Position: MSSQL Database Administrator
Job Location: Ilupeju, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

What You Will Do

• Manage SQL Server databases through multiple product lifecycle environments, from development to mission-critical production systems.
• Configure and maintain database servers and processes, including monitoring of system health and performance, to ensure high levels of performance, availability, and security.
• Apply data modeling techniques to ensure development and implementation support efforts meet integration and performance expectations
• Independently analyze, solve, and correct issues in real time, providing problem resolution end-to-end.
• Refine and automate regular processes, track issues, and document changes
• Assist developers with complex query tuning and schema refinement.
• Provide 24x7 support for critical production systems.
• Perform scheduled maintenance and support release deployment activities after hours.
• Share domain and technical expertise, providing technical mentorship and cross-training to other peers and team members.

What You Need

• Bachelor's Degree
• Knowledge of High Availability (HA) and Disaster Recovery (DR) options for SQL Server
• 2+ years MS SQL Server Administration experience required
• Experience with Performance Tuning and Optimization (PTO), using native monitoring and troubleshooting tools
• Experience with backups, restores and recovery models
• Experience working with Windows server, including Active Directory
• Excellent written and verbal communication
• Flexible, team player, “get-it-done” personality
• Ability to organize and plan work independently
• Ability to work in a rapidly changing environment
• Ability to multi-task and context-switch effectively between different activities and teams.

Who We Need:

• We are looking for experienced database administrators who are knowledgeable with web technologies.
• Primary focus will be on developing and implementing database components following well-known workflows and services which will support those components.
• Candidate will be part of a team which develops components and applications which are robust and easy to maintain.
• Candidates will work within an Agile team and will interface daily with other members of team who are designing components and supporting other application infrastructure components.
• Therefore, a commitment to collaborative problem solving, sophisticated design, and quality product is important.
• We are looking for qualified candidates who have aptitude and desire to assume leadership roles on projects and who are strong proponents of technology.

What We Offer

• Strength, Stability, and Vision.
• An empowered culture where your ideas are important and your voice matters.
• Opportunity for career growth.
• Competitive compensation package.
• Benefits that become effective the first day of the month following your start date including – HMO, pension etc.