Database Administrator

Cape Town FULL TIME R41,667 - R58,333 / Month
(R500,000 - R700,000 / Year)

Job Description

Looking for a skilled Database Administrator to take charge of our database systems. Your role will involve tuning for performance, ensuring data integrity, and supporting the development team in delivering database solutions.

Responsibilities

  • Ensure data integrity through regular maintenance and updates.
  • Monitor and tune SQL queries for performance improvement.
  • Support the development team with database schema design and changes.
  • Create stored procedures, views, and triggers as needed.
  • Perform capacity planning for future database growth.
  • Develop disaster recovery strategies and testing plans.
  • Stay updated with the latest database technologies and trends.

Requirements

Education
  • Bachelor's degree in Information Technology or related field
  • Master's degree preferred
Experience
  • 5 years of experience in database management and optimization
Technical Skills
  • MongoDB
  • Database Security
Soft Skills
  • Team collaboration
  • Problem-solving
Certifications
  • Microsoft Certified Solutions Expert
  • AWS Certified Database Specialty
Languages
  • English: Fluent

Advantageous

  • Proficiency in database indexing and partitioning: Experience with performance tuning and DBMS tools.
  • Knowledge of data warehousing solutions: Understanding of ETL processes and data warehousing technologies.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical aid and retirement plans
  • Flexible hours and remote work options
  • Ongoing training and development programs
  • Employee assistance programs

Company Culture

  • Continuous Improvement: We are committed to ongoing growth and development for our employees.
  • Respect and Integrity: Conducting our business with respect and integrity is at the heart of our values.
  • Community Engagement: We strive to positively impact the communities in which we operate.
Status: Closed