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Database Administration Officer at LAPO Microfinance Bank Limited

LAPO Microfinance Bank LimitedLagos, Nigeria Database Administration
Full Time
LAPO Microfinance Bank is a pro-poor financial institution committed to the social and economic empowerment of low-income households through provision of access to responsive financial services on a sustainable basis. The Institution was established in the late 1980s as a Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) by Godwin Ehigiamusoe in response to the effects of the implementation of the Structural Adjustment Programme (SAP) in 1986. In 2010, LAPO MfB obtained the approval of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to operate as a state microfinance bank and in 2012, it got an approval as a national microfinance bank. Over the years, LAPO MfB has emerged as a leading institution delivering a range of financial services to over a million people in Nigeria. Our Vision/Mission: Improving lives The LAPO MfB family share mutual core values that are centred on: Integrity Innovativeness Simplicity Excellence Customer-centeredness

Key Responsibilities:

  • Database Installation & Configuration:
    • Install, configure, and maintain database software and related tools.
    • Deploy database updates, patches, and upgrades.
    • Manage database instances and schemas.
  • Database Monitoring & Performance:
    • Monitor database performance and identify potential issues.
    • Analyze database logs and performance metrics.
    • Implement performance tuning and optimization measures.
    • Proactively identify and resolve database bottlenecks.
  • Database Security & Integrity:
    • Implement and enforce database security policies and procedures.
    • Manage user access and permissions to databases.
    • Conduct regular security audits and vulnerability assessments.
    • Ensure data integrity and consistency across databases.
  • Backup & Recovery:
    • Implement and manage database backup and recovery procedures.
    • Perform database restores as needed.
    • Ensure data recoverability in case of disasters.
  • Data Management:
    • Manage database storage and capacity planning.
    • Perform data migrations and conversions as needed.
    • Ensure data quality and consistency.
  • Troubleshooting & Support:
    • Provide technical support to users and developers on database usage and troubleshooting.
    • Resolve database-related issues and escalate complex problems to senior DBAs or vendors.
  • Documentation & Reporting:
    • Maintain accurate and up-to-date documentation for databases.
    • Generate reports on database performance, usage, and issues.
  • Collaboration:
    • Work closely with developers, system administrators, and other IT staff to ensure smooth database operations.
    • Participate in database design reviews and code reviews.

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