Database Administrator - Cloud

Boardroom Appointments; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 600 000 - 800 000; Full time

Job summary

A recruiting agency is seeking a skilled Database Administrator - Cloud in Cape Town. The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of experience, specializing in cloud-native databases, with strong skills in performance tuning, data security, and compliance with regulations. This role will involve installing and maintaining databases while ensuring optimal performance and security standards in a cloud environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of hands-on experience as a Database Administrator.
• Strong knowledge of cloud-native database platforms.
• Experience in performance tuning and regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities

• Install, configure, and maintain cloud-native databases.
• Monitor and tune database performance.
• Implement backup and disaster recovery solutions.

Skills

Cloud-native database management

Performance tuning

Backup and recovery solutions

Scripting (PowerShell, Python, Bash)

Regulatory compliance knowledge

Education

Relevant certifications (e.g., Microsoft Certified, Oracle Certified)

Tools

Azure SQL

PostgreSQL

MySQL

Job description

Overview

Database Administrator - Cloud - Cape Town

Responsibilities

• Install, configure, and maintain cloud-native databases (Azure SQL, PostgreSQL, MySQL, or other cloud DBs).
• Monitor and tune database performance, including query optimization, indexing, and resource allocation.
• Implement backup, recovery, and disaster recovery solutions for cloud databases.
• Manage encryption, authentication, and access controls to ensure data security.
• Ensure compliance with POPIA, ISO 27001, and other regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate with application teams for database design, scaling, and troubleshooting.
• Automate database maintenance tasks using scripting (PowerShell, Python, Bash).
• Prepare technical documentation, runbooks, and operational procedures.

Requirements

• Minimum 5 years of hands-on experience as a Database Administrator, preferably in cloud environments.
• Strong knowledge of cloud-native database platforms (Azure SQL, AWS RDS, PostgreSQL, MySQL, Cosmos DB).
• Expertise in performance tuning, indexing, query optimization, and high availability setups.
• Experience with encryption, access control, and role-based security.
• Knowledge of regulatory compliance: POPIA, ISO 27001, GDPR.
• Scripting/automation experience (PowerShell, Python, Bash).
• Relevant certifications preferred:
  • Microsoft Certified: Azure Database Administrator Associate (DP-300)
  • Oracle Database Administrator Certified Professional
  • AWS Certified Database Specialty
  • Other cloud database certifications