Senior Database Engineer

Job Description: Senior Database EngineerLocation1 Position – Mogadishu, SomaliaBackgroundAmtelis seeking a highly qualified and experiencedSenior Database Engineerto lead the design, administration, optimization, and security ofmission-critical fintech databases. The role requires deep expertise inSQL Server Enterprise, data engineering, and performance optimization withinhigh-availability, high-transaction financial environments. The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring data reliability, security, and regulatory compliance while supporting business growth.Duties and ResponsibilitiesAdminister, maintain, and optimizeSQL Server Enterprise 2022databasesDesign and manageHigh Availability (HA)andDisaster Recovery (DR)solutionsImplement and managebackup, restore, and maintenance strategiesEnsuredatabase security, including encryption, access control, and auditingDesign and implementETL/ELT pipelinesusing SSIS and T-SQLSupportdata ingestionfrom APIs, flat files, and staging systemsDesign and maintainfintech data modelsfor transactions, ledgers, and accountsOptimize database performance through query tuning, indexing, and partitioningMonitor and troubleshoot performance bottlenecks and system issuesDevelopreports, dashboards, and analyticsusing BI toolsEnsure compliance withregulatory and data privacy standards(AML, KYC, GDPR)Supportknowledge transfer, documentation, and capacity buildingCollaborate with engineering and business teams to align data solutions with business needs

Job Description: Senior Database EngineerLocation1 Position – Mogadishu, SomaliaBackgroundAmtelis seeking a highly qualified and experiencedSenior Database Engineerto lead the design, administration, optimization, and security ofmission-critical fintech databases. The role requires deep expertise inSQL Server Enterprise, data engineering, and performance optimization withinhigh-availability, high-transaction financial environments. The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring data reliability, security, and regulatory compliance while supporting business growth.Duties and ResponsibilitiesAdminister, maintain, and optimizeSQL Server Enterprise 2022databasesDesign and manageHigh Availability (HA)andDisaster Recovery (DR)solutionsImplement and managebackup, restore, and maintenance strategiesEnsuredatabase security, including encryption, access control, and auditingDesign and implementETL/ELT pipelinesusing SSIS and T-SQLSupportdata ingestionfrom APIs, flat files, and staging systemsDesign and maintainfintech data modelsfor transactions, ledgers, and accountsOptimize database performance through query tuning, indexing, and partitioningMonitor and troubleshoot performance bottlenecks and system issuesDevelopreports, dashboards, and analyticsusing BI toolsEnsure compliance withregulatory and data privacy standards(AML, KYC, GDPR)Supportknowledge transfer, documentation, and capacity buildingCollaborate with engineering and business teams to align data solutions with business needs