Intermediate Database Administrator

Boardroom Appointments; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 420,000 - 660,000; Full time

Job summary

Boardroom Appointments is seeking an Intermediate Database Administrator for a 6-month contract. The role focuses on installing, configuring, and maintaining database systems, with emphasis on performance tuning, security, and disaster recovery.

You will collaborate with development teams, automate tasks with PowerShell, and support data analysis efforts. The ideal candidate has 3+ years of experience deploying DBMS, strong SQL skills, Linux familiarity, and excellent communication for

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, information technology, or related field.
• 3+ years deploying and managing database management systems.
• Proficiency in SQL programming and performance tuning.
• Familiarity with Linux systems is beneficial.
• Knowledge of database security, backup, and recovery processes.
• Hands-on experience with automation tools and scripting languages (e.g., PowerShell).
• Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to work in a team.
• Strong communication skills with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Experience in financial or regulated industry is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Install, configure, and maintain database systems.
• Monitor performance, apply patches and upgrades, and tune queries for performance.
• Collaborate with development teams to design scalable database solutions.
• Develop disaster recovery and data archiving strategies.
• Manage storage, capacity planning, and growth.
• Provide user support for database access and usage.
• Document configurations, policies, and procedures.
• Automate deployment and configuration tasks (PowerShell or scripting).
• Mentor junior team members and stakeholders; stay updated on industry trends.
• Collect, clean, and interpret data to support business analysis.
• Create dashboards and reports to communicate findings.

Skills

SQL

PowerShell

Linux

Data analysis

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science/IT

Job description

About the job Intermediate Database Administrator

Intermediate Database Administrator - 6 Month Contract

Key Responsibilities:

• Install, configure, and maintain database systems.
• Monitor database performance, implement changes, and apply patches and upgrades.
• Optimize database performance through tuning and efficient query management.
• Collaborate with development teams to design and deploy scalable, reliable database solutions.
• Develop and implement strategies for disaster recovery and data archiving.
• Manage database storage and plan for capacity and growth.
• Provide user support for database access and usage.
• Document database configurations, policies, and procedures.
• Automate infrastructure deployment and configuration tasks using PowerShell or other scripting tools.
• Provide technical guidance and support to junior team members and stakeholders.
• Stay updated on emerging technologies and industry trends to drive continuous improvement.
• Collect, clean, and interpret data from various sources to support business analysis.
• Perform data analysis using data visualization tools.
• Create and maintain dashboards and reports to communicate findings effectively.
• Identify trends and patterns in complex datasets.
• Collaborate with different teams to understand their data needs and provide solutions.
• Ensure data accuracy and consistency through data validation processes.

Requirements:

• Bachelors degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• Proven experience (3+ years) deploying and managing database management systems.
• Proficiency in SQL programming and performance tuning.
• Familiarity with Linux systems is beneficial.
• Knowledge of database security, backup, and recovery processes.
• Hands-on experience with automation tools and scripting languages (e.g., PowerShell).
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to interact with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Experience working in a financial or regulated industry is a plus.