Database Administrator (FTC)

60degrees; Johannesburg; Remote; ZAR 600 000 - 800 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading tech consultancy is seeking an experienced AWS Database Administrator to support their international clients in managing and optimising data infrastructures. This role involves building scalable data pipelines and ensuring high performance and reliability. Candidates should have over 5 years of experience with AWS database platforms and proven expertise in database migration projects. Competitive compensation and a collaborative environment are offered.

Benefits

Competitive contract compensation

Exposure to cutting-edge AWS technologies

Collaborative environment with global teams

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience as a Database Administrator in enterprise environments.
• Proven expertise in AWS database platforms like Redshift, RDS, or Aurora.
• Experience with migration projects to Amazon Redshift.

Responsibilities

• Manage and optimise database workloads for efficiency and performance.
• Lead and execute the migration of databases to Amazon Redshift Serverless.
• Ensure data quality, integrity, and availability across systems.

Skills

Database Administration

AWS Redshift

Performance Tuning

Backup and Recovery

ETL/ELT processes

Python scripting

Job description

Job Description

THE OPPORTUNITY THAT AWAITS YOU

We are seeking an immediately available / short notice, experienced AWSDatabaseAdministrator(IntermediatetoSenior) to support an international client in managing and optimising their data infrastructure.

The role will focus on building and maintaining scalable data pipelines, optimising cloud-based data solutions, and ensuring high performance and reliability across systems.

You will play a key role in supporting data operations roadmap, leveraging AWS technologies to deliver robust, efficient, and secure solutions.

YOUR KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage, monitor, and optimise database workloads for efficiency and performance.
• Implement query / workload management strategies across large datasets.
• Conduct performance tuning, indexing, and capacity planning.
• Ensure data quality, integrity, and availability across systems.
• Manage disaster recovery, backup, and restoration processes.
• Troubleshoot and recover corrupted or lost data when required.
• Lead and execute the migration of databases to Amazon Redshift Serverless.
• Design, test, and implement database migration strategies with minimal downtime.
• Collaborate with data engineers and cloud architects to optimise pipelines and integrations.
• Implement and maintain database security policies and user access controls.
• Ensure compliance with international data standards and client‑specific requirements.
• Work closely with application teams, data engineers, and stakeholders to support business needs.
• Provide technical documentation and knowledge transfer to internal teams.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex database issues in a timely manner.

OUR REQUIRED EXPERTISE

• Proven experience as a Database Administrator in enterprise environments (5+ years).
• Strong background including database platforms (AWS Redshift, RDS, Aurora, or similar).
• Hands‑on experience with migration projects to Amazon Redshift (ideally Serverless).
• Proficiency in workload management, query optimisation, and performance tuning.
• Strong knowledge of backup / recovery, replication, and high‑availability set‑ups.
• Familiarity with ETL / ELT processes and collaboration with Data Engineers.
• Solid understanding of security, compliance, and role‑based access control.
• Excellent communication skills to engage with international clients and cross‑functional teams.
• Experience with multi‑region or international deployments. (Nice to have)
• Knowledge of Python or scripting languages for automation. (Nice to have)
• Exposure to data governance and quality frameworks. (Nice to have)

YOUR REWARD

• Competitive contract compensation
• Exposure to cutting-edge AWS technologies and data practices.
• Collaborative environment with global teams.