Database Administrator - SQL & NoSQL

Placements24; Bloemfontein; On-site; ZAR 550,000 - 750,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance bonuses

Health insurance

Dental and vision insurance

Retirement plan

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a meticulous Database Administrator in Bloemfontein to manage SQL and NoSQL databases, ensuring performance, integrity, and security. Responsibilities include installation, upgrades, monitoring, backups, and collaboration with development teams to support deployments.

The ideal candidate has a 4+ year track record in database administration, strong SQL skills, and experience with cloud services like AWS RDS or Azure SQL. A relevant bachelor’s degree is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• 4+ years of experience as a Database Administrator.
• Experience with relational databases (SQL Server, PostgreSQL, MySQL) and NoSQL databases (MongoDB, Cassandra).
• Strong knowledge of SQL, database architecture, and performance tuning techniques.
• Experience with cloud database services (AWS RDS, Azure SQL Database) is a plus.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Install, configure, upgrade, and maintain SQL and NoSQL database servers.
• Monitor database performance, identify bottlenecks, and implement tuning strategies.
• Develop and execute backup and recovery procedures.
• Implement and enforce database security policies and access controls.
• Perform regular database maintenance tasks, including patching and health checks.
• Collaborate with development teams to support deployments and troubleshooting.

Skills

SQL

Database tuning

Data security

High availability

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field

Tools

SQL Server

PostgreSQL

MySQL

MongoDB

Cassandra

AWS RDS

Azure SQL Database

Job description

Our client is seeking a meticulous and highly skilled Database Administrator to manage and maintain their critical database systems in Bloemfontein . This role involves ensuring the performance, integrity, and security of both SQL and NoSQL databases. You will be responsible for installation, configuration, upgrades, monitoring, and tuning of database environments. The ideal candidate possesses a strong understanding of database architecture, backup and recovery strategies, and performance optimization techniques. You will play a key role in supporting the company's data infrastructure, ensuring high availability and efficient data management for various applications and services, contributing to a stable and robust IT foundation.

Key Responsibilities

• Install, configure, upgrade, and maintain SQL and NoSQL database servers.


• Monitor database performance, identify and resolve bottlenecks, and implement tuning strategies.


• Develop and execute backup and recovery procedures to ensure data durability and availability.


• Implement and enforce database security policies and access controls.


• Perform regular database maintenance tasks, including patching and health checks.


• Collaborate with development teams to provide database support for application deployment and troubleshooting.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.


• 4+ years of experience as a Database Administrator .


• Proven experience with relational databases (e.g., SQL Server, PostgreSQL, MySQL) and NoSQL databases (e.g., MongoDB, Cassandra).


• Strong knowledge of SQL, database architecture, and performance tuning techniques.


• Experience with cloud database services (e.g., AWS RDS, Azure SQL Database) is a plus.


• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and potential for performance bonuses.


• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.


• Retirement savings plan with employer contributions.


• Opportunities for professional development and database certifications.


• A stable and supportive work environment in Bloemfontein .