Key Responsibilities
- Contribute
to the development of data management systems (collation, processing, and
storage) and tools for the livestock production/productivity and genetics
- Develop
and provide training and support for new and existing tools and systems
used for data capture, data extraction and reporting
- Follow
Software Development Lifecycle processes to design, implement, test and
deploy new technology solutions
- Implement
automations and process improvements to maximise efficiency and
effectiveness of workflows and data pipelines
- Respond
to 2nd level support requests from internal and external stakeholders
including assistance in analysis and interpretation of data extracts
- Implement
and monitor Quality Assurance (QA) and data validation processes,
including safe and remote back-up of database systems and tools
- Maintain
the security of information and databases to ensure the confidentiality
and controlled access of collected and all relevant data management
systems
- Perform
any other related duties as may be required
Requirements
- Bachelors
degree in business information systems, database management, computer
science or relevant field
- Minimum
of 4 years’ of experience in relevant field
- Operational
experience working with relational database systems e.g., MySQL, MS SQL
Server including SQL programming, database design, database management
- Experience
of data visualization and reporting tools
- Knowledge
of the application of quality assurance standards and procedures
- Experience
in software programming and product development
- Use
of Github or other version control system
- Experience
and knowledge of cybersecurity and data protection best practices
- Experience
of data management for research projects, particularly biological and
agricultural topics
- Experience
of ODK/ONA
- Ability
to work independently and within a team
How To Apply
