Database Systems Engineer and Administrator

4 weeks ago

Nairobi, Nairobi Area, Kenya DAI Kenya - Development Alternatives, Inc. Full time
DAI is a global development company working on the frontlines of international development consulting. We are committed to shaping a more livable world. We tackle fundamental social and economic development problems caused by inefficient markets, ineffective governance, and instability.

Overview of Job Description:
This hybrid role requires the skills and responsibilities of a data engineer and a database administrator.

This role is responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining data pipelines, data storage solutions, and data integration processes in a cloud-based environment, as well as ensuring the performance, security, and availability of relational databases and database servers.

This role requires a high level of technical expertise, problem-solving abilities, and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities:
Design, develop, and maintain data pipelines, ETL processes, and data storage solutions using various cloud services and tools.
Administer and manage relational databases and database servers, including configuration, security, backup, restore, performance tuning, and troubleshooting.
Implement data quality checks, validation rules, and monitoring frameworks to ensure the accuracy and reliability of data assets.

Work with data architects, data scientists, and business analysts to understand and deliver data solutions that meet business needs and align with data strategy.

Conduct unit tests, integration tests, and system tests to validate the functionality and performance of data pipelines and databases.

Create and maintain documentation of data pipelines, databases, and data workflows, including data lineage, data dictionary, and transformation logic.

Ensure compliance with data governance, data security, and legal requirements.
Identify and troubleshoot data issues and anomalies using various data quality tools and techniques.
Collaborate with data analysts, data scientists, and other stakeholders to understand their data needs and provide solutions.
Keep abreast of the latest technologies and best practices in data engineering and database administration.

Develop and maintain reports and dashboards that provide insights into data quality, performance, and trends using various reporting tools and platforms.

Design and implement data validation and testing frameworks to ensure the accuracy and reliability of data products and services.


Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree or higher in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.

9+ years of experience in data engineering and database administration, with a strong focus on cloud-based services and tools.

Expertise in ETL tools (e.g., Spark, Airflow, Data Factory) and programming/scripting languages (e.g., SQL, Python).
Deep understanding of data modeling, database design, and data warehousing principles.
Experience with administering relational databases and database servers, including performance tuning, security, backup, and restore.
Familiarity with data integration and migration techniques and tools.
Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
Strong communication and collaboration abilities.
Proficiency in report development using various tools and platforms.

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