Database Administrator

About Nifas Silk Paint Factory

Nifas Silk Paint Factory is a manufacturing enterprise situated in Addis Ababa, dedicated to delivering high-quality paint products suitable for residential, commercial, and industrial use. The organization prioritizes maintaining consistent product quality, dependable supply, and prompt service to satisfy local and nearby markets. Team members work jointly across production, operations, and support units to enhance efficiency and continuous growth. The company upholds values such as safety, integrity, and professional growth, providing chances to participate in modernizing their systems and procedures.

Role Overview

This role is a full-time, on-site position based in Addis Ababa, where the Database Administrator will oversee and support the company's databases. Responsibilities include ensuring the databases for production, inventory, and business applications are available, secure, and performant. Daily tasks involve monitoring database conditions, conducting backups and restoration processes, query optimization, and regulating user privileges. Additional duties include designing and revising database schemas, implementing replication and data consistency mechanisms, and resolving database-related technical problems in collaboration with IT and operational personnel. The administrator will also document system details, assist with upgrades, and aid in enhancing data reporting and analysis to enable informed business decisions.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Proven expertise in database administration covering monitoring, performance enhancement, backup, and recovery strategies.
• Experience in database schema design and replication to ensure scalable and reliable data management.
• Strong troubleshooting abilities to identify and fix database connectivity and performance issues effectively.
• Familiarity with major relational database systems including SQL Server, MySQL, and PostgreSQL, alongside strong SQL coding skills.
• Educational background in Computer Science, Information Systems, or closely related fields, or equivalent practical knowledge.
• Detail-oriented, collaborative work style suitable for an on-site environment, with a firm commitment to data security and best practices.
• Experience in manufacturing or industrial sectors and knowledge of ERP or inventory management systems will be advantageous.