Database Engineer II

Capitec; Stellenbosch; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading bank in South Africa is seeking a Database Engineer responsible for maintaining PostgreSQL databases primarily on AWS. The role requires experience in database design, performance monitoring, and the ability to mentor junior staff. Candidates should have a strong background in PostgreSQL and MySQL database management.

Qualifications

• Over 5 years of database administration and design experience.
• Minimum 3 years focusing on PostgreSQL.
• Experience managing PostgreSQL on AWS services.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for investigating and maintaining PostgreSQL databases.
• Engaged in database design, performance monitoring, and mentoring juniors.
• Contributes to business continuity planning.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Attention to detail

Project management skills

AWS management console proficiency

Education

Grade 12 National Certificate

Job description

Join Us in Becoming the Best Bank in the World!!

We appoint energized and motivated people for their potentialandcontinuously look fortalented, driven individualstohelp usinnovate and evolve.That is why we focus on finding the right people for the right jobs. We love what we do because we focus on making a positive difference for our clients and employees. Our company DNA is built around talented and committed teams dedicated to build a brand that we are proud of and earns the trust of our clients.

Who We Are

We are a bank, but we’re much more than that.We believe that banking is about enabling peopleto control their financial lives through banking that is simplified, accessible, affordable and delivered through personal experience. By helping our clients manage their financial lives better, we enable them to live better.

Why Choose Us

At Capitec, we offer our best by living up to our CEO values in every situation – we always put theClient first, act withEnergy andtakeOwnership.And to support people in being their best,our Employee Value Propositionoffersevery value to all team members through cohesive teams, growth opportunities as well asemployee benefitsand savings. We make it a priority toensure that each member of the Capitec team feels welcome, valued, focused, and has the opportunity to grow.

About The Role

The Database Engineer is responsible for investigating, implementing, maintaining , and supporting the organisation’s PostgreSQL databases, primarily hosted on AWS Aurora and RDS platforms. This role involves database design, administration, performance monitoring, capacity planning, and mentoring junior team members. A strong understanding of MySQL databases is also required . Additionally, the Database Engineer engages in research and development activities and contributes to business continuity planning tasks alongside the system engineers.

Our ideal candidate

• Over 5 years of experience in database administration and design, with a minimum of 3 years specifically focused on PostgreSQL.
• More than 2 years of experience in performance monitoring and analysis.
• Managing PostgreSQL databases on AWS services, including RDS for PostgreSQL and/or Aurora PostgreSQL, for at least 2 years.
• Demonstrable experience in MySQL database administration, encompassing installation, configuration, backup, and basic performance management.
• Experience in migrating on-premises databases (PostgreSQL, MySQL) to AWS, including the use of AWS DMS and native backup/restore method.
  
  

Minimum Education

Grade 12 National Certificate

Minimum Knowledge

• Detailed knowledge of PostgreSQL database architecture, design, administration, and internals.
• Strong understanding of IT systems (SDLC lifecycle).
• Strong understanding of business continuity planning and disaster recovery strategies for databases, particularly within AWS.
• Strong understanding of cloud storage concepts relevant to databases.
  
  

Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Meticulous attention to detail.
• Project management skills ( methodology specific).
• Proficiency in using the AWS management console and CLI.
  
  

Conditions of Employment

• Clear credit and criminal record
• A valid driver's licence and personal vehicle are required
• Reachable via own mobile phone
• In office daily in Stellenbosch (Technopark)