Senior Database Developer at Janta Kenya

Job Summary:

We are seeking an experienced and highly skilled Senior Database Developer to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience in database development, a strong background in SQL and NoSQL databases, and a proven track record of optimizing database performance and implementing advanced database solutions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and maintain complex database systems, ensuring data integrity, performance, and security.
• Develop and optimize stored procedures, functions, triggers, and ETL processes.
• Manage and maintain MySQL, MongoDB, and Couchbase databases.
• Work closely with the data engineering team to handle big data technologies like Hadoop and Spark.
• Perform database performance tuning and optimization, ensuring high performance and availability.
• Collaborate with software developers to design and implement data models and database schemas.
• Develop and enforce data warehouse technologies and solutions.
• Design and implement backup and recovery procedures to ensure data protection.
• Write and maintain scripts for database administration and maintenance.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior database developers.
• Stay up-to-date with the latest database technologies and best practices.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience as a Database Developer.
• Strong expertise in SQL and NoSQL databases, including MySQL, MongoDB, and Couchbase.
• Proven experience in developing and optimizing stored procedures, functions, triggers, and ETL processes.
• Experience with big data technologies such as Hadoop and Spark.
• Solid understanding of data warehouse technologies.
• In-depth knowledge of database performance tuning and optimization techniques.
• Proficiency in programming languages such as Python or JavaScript.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work well in a team environment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Data Science, Data Analytics or a related field.
• Experience with cloud-based database solutions.
• Familiarity with DevOps practices and tools.
• Certification in database management or related fields.

Skills:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent understanding of database design, implementation, troubleshooting, and maintenance.
• Proficient in data manipulation and analysis.
• Experience with data visualization tools e.g., Tableau (preferred) or PowerBI.
• Knowledge of big data technologies.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.

Attributes:

• Detail-oriented and highly organized.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously.
• Proactive and able to work independently.
• Strong commitment to data integrity and security.