Position Overview
Tana is seeking a Database Administrator to join a global leader in international mobile top-up. The company operates high-volume, always-on systems across multiple cloud environments. This role focuses on supporting and optimizing production database environments to ensure the performance, reliability, and availability of core systems.
Responsibilities
- Manage and maintain SQL Server and MongoDB production databases.
- Ensure high availability, performance, and reliability of database systems.
- Monitor systems and resolve performance or operational issues.
- Support incident response and root cause analysis.
- Participate in an on-call rotation for out-of-hours production support.
- Optimize queries, indexing, and database configurations.
- Support and maintain Kafka environments in production.
- Collaborate with engineering teams on data infrastructure decisions.
- Automate routine tasks using scripting (e.g., PowerShell, T-SQL, Bash) and improve monitoring and observability.
- Manage database security and governance, including RBAC, encryption, auditing, patching, upgrades, and vulnerability remediation.
- Lead capacity planning and forecasting initiatives to support scalability, performance, and long-term operational reliability.
Requirements
- 4+ years of experience in a DBA, Database Engineer, or Data Engineering role.
- Hands-on experience with Microsoft SQL Server (HA/DR, Always On, indexing, performance tuning).
- Experience working with at least one cloud platform (AWS, Azure, or GCP).
- Hands-on experience with either MongoDB or Apache Kafka in a production environment.
- Strong scripting skills (PowerShell, T-SQL, Bash, or similar).
- Solid understanding of database performance tuning and optimization.
- Familiarity with monitoring and observability tools.
- Ability to work independently while collaborating with a broader engineering team.
- Strong problem-solving, communication skills, and a willingness to learn and grow within the role.
Nice to Have
- Experience managing or administering the Microsoft BI stack (SSAS/SSRS/SSIS).
Working Environment
This is a full-time, remote role based in Kenya. Working Hours are 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM EAT. In addition, there will be on-call responsibilities several times per month.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should apply online via the Tana careers page: https://www.myjobmag.co.ke/apply-now/1227291
