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Senior Database Administrator

Cotonou, BJ💼 Full-time🗓 2026-07-17 → 2026-09-11

Core

Design, implement, and maintain high-volume transactional databases (PostgreSQL, Oracle, MySQL, MS SQL Server) with a focus on performance tuning, security, and AI-driven operational optimization.

Role type

Senior Database Administrator (IC with team leadership)

Builds

Production database infrastructure and data integrity for global trade technology products

Domain

Trade technology / Logistics / Cloud Infrastructure

Deliverable

production ML models | infrastructure

Required skills

PostgreSQL, Oracle, MySQL, MS SQL Server, Linux system administration, shell scripting, database security, replication, disaster recovery, data modeling, schema design, query tuning, automation, AI/ML tools for database operations, Model Context Protocol (MCP)

Preferred skills

Oracle certification, ITIL foundation certification, experience with AI/LLM integrations for database monitoring

Technologies

PostgreSQL, Oracle, MySQL, MS SQL Server, AWS, Azure, GCP, MCP, Linux

Responsibilities

Design and document database architecture and standards; lead database/query tuning and performance efforts; ensure implementation of backup, replication, and disaster recovery solutions; provide remote/on-call support for critical incidents; lead automation of recurring tasks; train junior staff; evaluate and apply AI-driven tools for predictive monitoring and anomaly detection.

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC with team leadership

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