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About the Organisation
Interswitch is a leading African integrated payments and digital commerce platform company headquartered in Lagos. Founded in 2002 in Nigeria, as a transaction switching and processing company with national focus, Interswitch progressively evolved to incorporate consumer financial services with the successive launches of Quickteller, a retail payments ecosystem linking merchants and billers with consumers, as well as Verve, a homegrown, EMV-certified payments card scheme.
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Kampala, Uganda
Interswitch is a leading integrated payments and digital commerce company committed to driving financial inclusion and seamless transactions across Africa. With a mission to facilitate fast, secure, and innovative payment solutions, Interswitch has built a strong reputation as a pioneer in the fintech industry, earning multiple accolades for its contributions to digital transformation.
The company fosters a culture of innovation, collaboration, and excellence, offering employees growth-oriented career opportunities in technology, finance, and customer service, with flexible work arrangements. Since its establishment, Interswitch has evolved from a local payments processor to a pan-African digital powerhouse, leveraging cutting-edge technology to deliver scalable financial solutions, including electronic banking, mobile money, and secure payment platforms.
Operating across multiple countries, the company serves millions of customers, businesses, and financial institutions, promoting efficiency in cashless transactions. Rooted in core values of integrity, customer focus, and continuous improvement, Interswitch actively engages in corporate social responsibility initiatives that enhance financial literacy, tech education, and community development. For more information, visit their official website at www.interswitchgroup.com.
Are you looking for Computer/IT jobs in Uganda 2024 today? then you might be interested in Systems and Database Administrator job at Interswitch
Full Time
Deadline:
30 Nov 2024
Job Title
Systems and Database Administrator job at Interswitch
Interswitch
Job Description
Job Title: Systems and Database Administrator
Organisation: Interswitch
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
Reports to: Manager, Systems & Databases
To ensure the reliability, security, and efficiency of our IT infrastructure and databases. This role is crucial in maintaining optimal system performance, safeguarding data integrity, and supporting our teams by resolving technical issues promptly. By excelling in this role, the administrator will help Interswitch deliver innovative financial services and maintain compliance with industry standards.
Duties, Roles and Responsibilities
Qualifications, Education and Competencies
See all details of the qualifications, competencies and education for this role under the "How to Apply" section below.
All candidates should send their applications with updated CVs via Email to: hr.ug@interswitchgroup.com
Deadline: 30th November 2024
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How to Apply
System Administration:
Install, configure, and maintain operating systems, software, and hardware.
Monitor system performance and troubleshoot issues to ensure optimal operation.
Implement and manage security measures to protect systems from unauthorized access and cyber threats.
Perform regular system backups and ensure data recovery processes are in place.
Database Administration:
Design, install, and maintain database systems (e.g., SQL, Oracle, MySQL).
Set up high performing and available cluster services for the database environment.
Monitor database performance and optimize queries for efficiency.
Ensure data integrity and security by implementing access controls and encryption.
Perform regular database backups and recovery operations.
Infrastructure Management:
Manage server infrastructure, including cloud-based and on-premises environments.
Oversee network configuration, including firewalls, routers, and switches within the servers and database applications.
Collaborate with the development team to deploy and manage application servers.
Compliance and Documentation:
Ensure compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements.
Maintain accurate and up-to-date documentation of systems and database configurations.
Develop and implement policies and procedures for system and database administration.
Support and Troubleshooting:
Provide technical support to internal teams.
Resolve system and database-related issues promptly to minimize downtime.
Collaborate with vendors and external partners to resolve complex technical issues
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Behavioural Competencies & Skills:
Problem Solving and Analytical Thinking
Communication Skills
Adaptability and Flexibility
Teamwork and Collaboration
Customer Service Orientation
Education:
Minimum Qualification: Bachelor’s degree in IT, computer science or related
Certifications such as Microsoft Certified: Azure Database Administrator Associate, Oracle Database Administrator Certified Professional, or similar.
DevOps practices and tools (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes, Jenkins).
Strong knowledge of database management systems (e.g., SQL,
Oracle, MySQL) and operating systems (e.g., Windows, Linux).
Proficiency in scripting languages (e.g., Python, Bash) for automation.
Experience with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud)
Experience:
At least 4-5 years of experience in related field
