𝗝𝘂𝗻𝗶𝗼𝗿 𝗗𝗮𝘁𝗮𝗯𝗮𝘀𝗲 𝗔𝗱𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗼𝗿

𝗝𝘂𝗻𝗶𝗼𝗿 𝗗𝗮𝘁𝗮𝗯𝗮𝘀𝗲 𝗔𝗱𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗼𝗿 – 𝗥𝗲𝗺𝗼𝘁𝗲

𝗢𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗲𝘄

Tangent International is seeking a Junior Database Administrator to support the maintenance, monitoring, security and performance of database environments.

This remote opportunity would suit someone with foundational DBA knowledge and at least two years' database administration or IT support experience who is looking to develop within a structured IT operations environment.

Important: Candidates must be available to start within one week of receiving a job offer.

𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗽𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀

• Assist with database installation, configuration and maintenance.

• Monitor database performance and availability.

• Support backup and recovery activities.

• Assist with database security, user access and permissions.

• Perform data integrity and validation checks.

• Support compliance with data governance and security policies.

• Respond to database incidents and service requests.

• Escalate complex issues with appropriate documentation.

• Apply basic database performance-tuning techniques.

• Maintain configuration, procedure and change documentation.

• Support application/API monitoring, logging and observability where required.

• Work within established IT operations and SLA processes.

𝗥𝗲𝗾𝘂𝗶𝗿𝗲𝗱 𝗦𝗸𝗶𝗹𝗹𝘀

• 2+ years' experience in database administration or IT support.

• Basic SQL and relational database knowledge.

• Experience installing and configuring databases.

• Database monitoring and availability knowledge.

• Backup and recovery experience.

• User access and permissions management.

• Data integrity and validation knowledge.

• Relevant 4-year technology/engineering degree.

𝗡𝗶𝗰𝗲-𝘁𝗼-𝗛𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝗦𝗸𝗶𝗹𝗹𝘀

• Java application runtime exposure.

• Spring Boot.

• Java APIs.

• API Gateway/API management.

• Application server monitoring.

• Logging, tracing and observability.

• Pan-African multicultural experience.

• Relevant database, cloud or ITIL certifications.

𝗪𝗵𝘆 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝘆?

This role offers hands-on exposure across database administration, infrastructure operations and application/API environments. It provides an opportunity to broaden your DBA expertise while working alongside experienced technical professionals in a remote environment.

𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝘁𝗼 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝘆

If you meet the requirements and can start within one week of receiving an offer, send your CV to james.bundock@tanint.com for a confidential discussion.