IT Database Administrator Job at Smile Communications


Smile delivers affordable, high quality and easy to use broadband access and communication services to customers across Africa. Founded in 2007, Smile is at the forefront of harnessing technologies to create innovative solutions that enable the cost-effective deployment of advanced communication services to everyone in Africa. In 2012, Smile was proud to announce the introduction of the first 4G LTE broadband service in Africa. Smile’s superfast, high-quality and reliable access to the internet is changing the way African people are connecting to the world, at speeds never experienced before. With Smile’s 4G LTE broadband data capabilities, we can release our true potential and accelerate the productive capacity of our African economy.

We are currently recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Position: IT Database Administrator
Job Location:
 Lagos

Job Description

  • Manage MS SQL and MYSQL 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 modelling techniques to ensure development and implementation support efforts meet integration and performance expectations

Minimum Requirements

  • HND/BSc in Computer Science, Engineering or relevant field 5 to 6 years of experience in MS SQL and MYSQL in the Telecom industry.
  • Experience with Performance Tuning and Optimization (PTO), using native monitoring and troubleshooting