Summit Recruitment & Search Senior Database Engineer Jobs in Kenya

Summit Recruitment & Search Senior Database Engineer Jobs in Kenya; The ideal candidate should possess a strong background in database engineering, coupled with a solid understanding of data engineering principles. Proficiency in database automation tools, Linux, and Bash scripting is essential As a Senior Database Engineer, you will be responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining our database systems to ensure high performance, scalability, and reliability. You will collaborate with the different teams, clients, stakeholders and advise as the expert in database design, implementation and serve as a focal point in escalations.

Key Duties/Responsibilities

Design, implement, and maintain robust database solutions.

Capacity planning in line with the infrastructure. Design and Implement DBs that can scale.

Optimize and tune database performance to ensure efficient data processing and retrieval.

Develop and maintain ETL (Extract, Transform, Load) processes for data integration and migration.

Ensure data integrity, consistency, and security across all database systems.

Collaborate with software engineers, data scientists, and other stakeholders to define data requirements and develop solutions.

Monitor and troubleshoot database issues, ensuring minimal downtime and quick resolution.

Automate database management tasks using automation tools such as Ansible, Terraform and Bash scripting

Implement backup and recovery strategies to safeguard critical data. Developing, managing and testing back-up and recovery plans

Monitoring performance and managing parameters to provide fast

query responses to front-end users

Qualifications

BSc Degree in one of the following subject areas: Computer Science, Business Administration, Information Technology or related field preferred

4 – 5 years IT operation with strong understanding of database structures, theories, principles, and practices

4-5 years PostgreSQL Database Administration experience

5+ years of experience in database engineering or a similar role.

Understanding of, and experience with, server-client computing and relational database environments

Experience with data management and data processing flowcharting techniques

Knowledge of reporting and query tools and practices

Proficiency in SQL and experience with database management systems (e.g., MySQL, PostgreSQL, Oracle, SQL Server).

Strong knowledge of data engineering concepts and ETL processes.

Extensive experience with Linux operating systems and Bash scripting.


How to Apply

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