Job Title: Database Administrator (DBA)

Job Summary

The Database Administrator is responsible for the performance, integrity, security, and availability of databases that support the company’s software solutions and client environments. This includes planning, implementing, and maintaining database systems, supporting development and deployment activities, and ensuring that data is managed efficiently and securely.

The Database Administrator works closely with development, operations, and project teams to design and optimize database architecture for high-performing, scalable, and reliable applications. This role requires periodic travel to client sites to support implementations, upgrades, and troubleshooting. 

Duties & Responsibilities:

Technical Responsibilities

• Install, configure, and maintain database servers (on-premises and/or cloud) for internal systems and client environments.

• Monitor database performance, tune queries, and optimize schema and indexes to

• ensure high availability and responsiveness.

• Implement and maintain database security controls, access management, and audit processes.

• Perform regular database backups, restorations, and disaster recovery testing to safeguard business continuity.

• Design, create, and maintain data models, stored procedures, views, and triggers to support application development.

• Support software development teams with data-related issues, including design reviews and test data preparation.

• Participate in deployment planning, execution, and post-deployment support for software releases.

• Troubleshoot and resolve database-related incidents and provide root cause analysis.

• Document database configurations, processes, and best practices.

• Stay abreast of emerging database technologies and recommend improvements or migrations as appropriate.

• Travel to client sites as required for implementations, upgrades, and support engagements.

Reporting Line and Collaboration

The Database Administrator will report to the Project Team Lead and collaborate with:

• Development Team

• Program/Project Teams

• Operation Teams

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

The Database Administrator will be evaluated based on the following KPIs:

• Operational Excellence: Timely delivery of projects, KPIs, and strategic objectives within allocated resources and budgets.

• Stakeholder Relations: Effective communication and relationship-building with key internal and external stakeholders.

• Compliance and Risk Management: Ensuring compliance with all statutory regulations, industry standards, and organizational policies.

Key Deliverable 

• Effective Database Servers install and configure

• Database Security Controls with Audit

• Database backups, restorations, and disaster recovery testing

• Client Engagements, Supports, Rapports and recommend improvements

Key Competencies

• Dynamic and rigorous with a can-do attitude

• Strong command in English 

• Problem-solving and critical thinking 

• Good experience with RDBMS platform, such as PostgreSQL, Microsoft SQL Server, Oracle, or MySQL

• Experience with cloud-based database services (e.g., AWS RDS, Azure SQL Database) is advantageous.

Job Requirements

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in information technology, Computer Science, or related field.

• A minimum of 3 to 5 years of experience as a Database Administrator, preferably within a software development or IT services environment.

• Experience with at least one major RDBMS platform, such as PostgreSQL, Microsoft SQL Server, Oracle, or MySQL.

• Understanding database design principles, normalization, and performance optimization techniques.

• Knowledge of database security, compliance, and data privacy best practices.

• Familiarity with replication, high availability, and disaster recovery strategies.

• Experience in cloud-based database services (e.g., AWS RDS, Azure SQL Database) is advantageous.

• Competent in scripting and automation (e.g., SQL, Bash, PowerShell) to streamline database operations.

• Travel for project delivery and client support regularly.

How to Apply

NOTES-

• Location – Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

• Salary – Attractive 

• Application Period – 07 days from the date of post.

• All the applicants must be based locally and have the rights to work in Ethiopia. 

• All applicants must attach relevant educational, experience testimonials, project and Training Certifications in a PDF format to the specified email.

• In the email applications, “Application for – Database Administrator” must be written

• Application must be submitted electronically via hr-et@toppansecurity.com