Junior Database Administrator
CVPeople Tanzania · Dar es Salaam, Tanzania ·
- Seniority
- Junior
- Employment
- Internship
- Category
- Devops
- Experience
- 1+ years
- Visa sponsorship
- No
Supports database operations for immigration data systems, handling monitoring, backups, security, and basic troubleshooting under senior guidance.
As a Junior Database Administrator, you will be responsible for assisting in the maintenance and
support of databases that store sensitive immigration-related data. This entry-level role involves
ensuring database performance, security, and reliability under the guidance of senior database
administrators.
Responsibilities
- Database Support: Assist in monitoring and maintaining databases to ensure high
availability and performance.
- Troubleshooting: Identify and resolve basic database issues, escalating complex
problems to senior administrators.
- Backup & Recovery: Support data backup and recovery processes to safeguard data
integrity.
- System Updates: Assist in installing and testing database updates and patches.
- Documentation: Maintain records of database configurations, updates, and
troubleshooting activities.
- Security Assistance: Help implement basic security measures, such as managing user
access controls and monitoring for unauthorized activities.
- Collaboration: Work closely with developers and system administrators to support
database integration with immigration software platforms.
Requirements
Knowledge and Experience
- Diploma or associate degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related
field.
- 1–2 years of experience in database support or administration (internship experience is
acceptable).
- Familiarity with database technologies such as MySQL, PostgreSQL, or Microsoft SQL
Server.
- Basic understanding of database programming languages (e.g., SQL).
- Strong problem-solving and communication skills.
- Eagerness to learn and adapt to new database technologies.
- Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
- Basic knowledge of database management tools and software.
- Fluency in both English and Kiswahili (spoken and written).
- Previous experience in the aviation industry is a plus.
- Tanzanian national only.