Database Specialist at M-Gas

Develop and maintain the databases and data processing technologies that support Circle Gas operations so that we deliver a fast, reliable, and secure customer experience.  

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. 
• 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

Skills

• 5 years of practical experience in: database management and design,
• Ability to present technical information to technical and non-technical audiences  
• Working knowledge of AWS (Amazon Web Services) 
• Verified knowledge of query design and optimization  
• Verified knowledge and experience in one or more database systems including Amazon Aurora, Mongo DB, Amazon Dynamo DB, SQL Server, MySQL, or PostgreSQL 
• Basic understanding of Information Security 
• Enthusiasm to continually improve skills and learn new technologies  
• Fluent in English and Kiswahili 
• Female candidates are specially encouraged to apply