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Database Systems Engineer and Administrator (LTTA) at DAI Kenya – Development Alternatives Inc., Nairobi, Kenya

DAI Kenya – Development Alternatives Inc.

Database Systems Engineer and Administrator (LTTA) at DAI Kenya – Development Alternatives Inc., Nairobi, Kenya

DAI Kenya – Development Alternatives Inc.

Full time Job

Date Posted: May 24, 2024

Application deadline:

Expired on: May 6, 2024 5:00pm

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Job description

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.

Application deadline:

Expired on: May 6, 2024

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