Engineering

Project Execution Engineer (unix & Database) At Bluechip Technologies Limited

Bluechip Technologies Limited·Lagos, nigeria·Full Time·Contract
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Description

  • As part of our continuous transformation, we are seeking Project Execution Engineer (Unix & Database) to join our team.
  • This role is ideal for a hands-on engineer with strong expertise in UNIX/Linux systems and enterprise database management, who is passionate about performance, reliability, and operational excellence in mission-critical environments.

Key Responsibilities

  • Administer, configure and support UNIX/Linux server environments across production and project platforms.
  • Manage and maintain enterprise databases, ensuring optimal performance, availability, and security.
  • Perform database installation, configuration, patching, upgrades, and routine maintenance.
  • Monitor system and database performance, identify bottlenecks, and implement tuning and optimization strategies.
  • Troubleshoot and resolve complex issues across UNIX systems and database platforms.
  • Implement and maintain high availability, replication, and disaster recovery solutions for supported databases.
  • Ensure databases and systems comply with internal policies, security standards, and regulatory requirements.
  • Support application teams with database provisioning, query optimization, and performance tuning.
  • Automate routine system and database tasks using scripting (e.g., Shell, Python).
  • Maintain system and database health checks, logs, and proactive monitoring to ensure uptime and reliability.
  • Execute incident response, root cause analysis, and corrective actions for system or database failures.
  • Develop and maintain technical documentation, standard operating procedures, and system configurations.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support deployments, migrations, and system improvements.

Qualifications & Requirements

  • Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
  • Minimum of 5 years' hands-on experience in UNIX/Linux system administration and database engineering.
  • Strong expertise in UNIX/Linux environments (e.g., AIX, Solaris, or Linux distributions).
  • Proven experience managing at least two enterprise databases (e.g., Oracle, SQL Server, PostgreSQL, MySQL).
  • Solid understanding of database architecture, performance tuning, backup/recovery, and high availability setups.
  • Experience with scripting and automation tools (Shell, Python, etc.).
  • Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills with the ability to resolve complex technical issues.
  • Good understanding of system security, access control, and compliance practices.
  • Excellent documentation, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills.
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, enterprise environment.

Key skills

BA/BSc/HND

At a glance

Company

Bluechip Technologies Limited

Location

Lagos, nigeria

Employment

Full Time

Experience

Valid until

Not specified

Created

September 24, 2026