Job Title: Database Administrator
About M-KOPA Solar: M-KOPA
Solar, headquartered in Nairobi, Kenya, is the global leader of
"pay-as-you-go" energy for off-grid customers.
In under 2 years since commercial
launch (Oct 2012), M-KOPA has connected over 100,000 homes in East Africa to
solar power. As of Q4 2014 the company is adding over 10,000 new homes each
month and employs nearly 500 full time staff with offices in Kenya, Uganda,
Tanzania, the UK and Hong Kong.
M-KOPA works in partnership with
leading mobile network operators including Safaricom in Kenya, and is busy
developing additional pay-as-you-go products and services. The company has also
begun licensing its technology to partners in markets outside East Africa.
In 2013 M-KOPA was given the
Excellence in Sustainable Finance Award by the Financial Times and IFC, and in
2014 was selected by Bloomberg New Energy Finance as the world's top New Energy
Pioneer. The company's innovative business model has been profiled in leading
global media including The Economist, the BBC, Bloomberg, the Financial Times
and Wired.
Position Title: Database Administrator
Position Title: Database Administrator
Location: Nairobi, Kenya
Position Start: ASAP
Reporting to: Head
of Technology
Responsibilities
- Ensure all database servers are backed up in a
way that meets the business’s Recovery Point Objectives (RPO)
- Test backups to ensure we can meet the
business’ Recovery Time Objectives (RTO)
- Troubleshoot SQL Server service outages as
they occur, including after-hours and weekends
- Configure SQL Server monitoring utilities to
minimize false alarms
- As new systems are brought in-house, choose
whether to use clustering, log shipping, mirroring, Windows Azure, or
other technologies
- Install, configure and deploy new SQL Servers
- Deploy database change scripts provided by
third party vendors
- When performance issues arise, determine the
most effective way to increase performance including hardware purchases,
server configuration changes, or index/query changes
- Document the company’s database environment
- Manage M-KOPA’s Windows servers
- Provide M-KOPA application support to end
users
- Build and deploy new Windows servers
- Willingness to work shifts that may cover
weekends and holidays
Skills & Experience
- Experience managing virtual servers using
VMWare or HyperV platforms
- Experience working with Windows server,
including Active Directory and proper disk configurations.
- Experience working with monitoring tools such
as PRTG
- Microsoft SQL DBA Certification will be
considered a big plus
- MCSE certification will be considered a plus
- Experience in troubleshooting and resolving
database issues such as database integrity, performance, blocking and
deadlocking, replication amongst others.
- Experience in Performance Tuning, Query
Optimization, using Performance Monitor, SQL Profiler and other related
monitoring and troubleshooting tools.
- Experience with backups, restores and recovery
models.
- Knowledge of High Availability (HA) and Disaster
Recovery (DR) options for MSSQL Server.
- Knowledge of indexes, index management, and
statistics.
- Ability to write and troubleshoot SQL Code and
design (stored procedures, functions, tables, views, triggers, indexes,
constraints)
- Knowledge in a scripting language like
PowerShell will be a plus
- At least 3 years’ experience in performing in
a similar role
- Ability to effectively communicate and work
closely with M-KOPA staff to determine needs and assist with systems
requirements.
- Excellent written and verbal communication
skills
Remuneration: Competitive covering a monthly salary,
performance bonus and medical benefits reflective of the candidate’s experience
and skills.
To Apply: To apply, send an updated detailed copy of your CV and a cover letter expressing why you feel you would be an excellent candidate for the role to careers@m-kopa.com with the email subject AS ONLY “SQLDBA1214”
Only candidates who can demonstrate sufficient competence will be shortlisted and contacted.
