Database Administrator at Cavista

Cavista, our mission is to empower organizations with the world’s best technology solutions. We ensure the highest level of client satisfaction through a global network of innovation, and our software solutions are custom-built to accommodate your domain and requirements.

Cavista is searching for great talent in Lagos, Nigeria. We are an open, agile environment, where transparent conversation ignites collaboration with a team of great thinkers. In Cavista, everyone freely contributes, ideas override egos, and the best idea always wins.

Job Position: Database Administrator

Job Location: Lagos

1. An innovative MySQL Database Administrator to assist in developing and creating cutting-edge solutions for the healthcare industry.
2. This is an opportunity to develop and create cutting-edge solutions for our products and services while being part of an extraordinary team.
3. This role will ensure that the business is well-coordinated and productive by managing its processes and coaching its people.
4. The area of responsibility for this role is very wide and thus requires thorough knowledge of various company processes.

Job Requirements

1. Participate in daily operations to support the business.
2. Optimizing database (SQL calls) for max performance
3. Collaborate with management in the development of performance goals and long-term operational plans.
4. Collaborate in operational processes and performance, recommend solutions for improvement.
5. Experience with SQL and stored routines.
6. Experience working with HA Proxy, ProxySQL or MaxScale will be a plus.
7. Working knowledge with AWS database technologies like Aurora, RDS.
8. Monitor day-to-day operational systems and processes that provide visibility into goals, progress, and obstacles for our key initiatives.
9. Maintain relationships with all technology team members, external partners, and vendors to provide input regarding operational activity and strategic goals.
10. Monitor and analyze key metrics for the day-to-day performance of the operations to ensure efficient and timely completion of tasks.
11. Perform technical troubleshooting to diagnose, isolate and correct data and database issues.

1. Required – 8 years of MySQL management experience.
2. Required – Experience in MySQL configuring HA and clustering solutions.
3. Required – Large scale MySQL deployments.
4. Required – MySQL sharding architecture and techniques.
5. Ability to work with Linux/Unix based OS Environment.
6. MS SQL experience is a plus.
7. Software as a service industry experience is a plus.
8. Cloud experience is a plus
9. Strong communication, interpersonal and professional skills.
10. Proven ability to plan and manage the operational process for maximum efficiency and productivity.
11. Demonstrated ability to solve problems and anticipate customer needs.
12. Demonstrated ability to organize, set, and implement priorities and manage multiple tasks.

How to Apply
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• Competitive Compensation.
• 5 – day workweek.
• Flextime.
• Competitive Health Insurance (Employee + Spouse + 4 children).
• Wellness Programs
• Employee Training Programs
• Growth and Development
• Remote working and IT Assets provided for Remote employees
• Mentoring and Counseling
• Referral Bonus
• Work from Anywhere – Flexibility that allows you to work where you are most comfortable, whether at home, at work, or a combination of both