Senior AWS SQL DBA | Cloud Migrations & Optimizations

Ioco; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 600 000 - 800 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading tech consulting firm is seeking a highly skilled Senior SQL Consultant / DBA to ensure the stability and performance of database environments. The candidate should have expertise in SQL Server, MySQL, and AWS. Responsibilities include administering SQL environments, supporting MySQL setups, and collaborating with teams for efficiency improvements. This role requires strong analytical skills and the ability to work independently or in a team.

Qualifications

• 5+ years' experience as a SQL Server DBA or Database Consultant.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft SQL Server and newer.
• Hands-on MySQL DBA experience is compulsory.
• Experience with database monitoring, automation, and scripting.
• Solid troubleshooting skills in high-availability environments.

Responsibilities

• Administer, maintain, and optimize Microsoft SQL Server environments.
• Perform database design, performance tuning, and security management.
• Support and maintain MySQL database environments.
• Implement and manage database solutions on AWS.
• Collaborate with developers to improve database efficiency.

Skills

SQL Server administration

Performance tuning

AWS knowledge

MySQL DBA experience

Troubleshooting skills

Database automation

Tools

PowerShell

T-SQL

Azure SQL

PostgreSQL

Job description

A leading tech consulting firm is seeking a highly skilled Senior SQL Consultant / DBA to ensure the stability and performance of database environments. The candidate should have expertise in SQL Server, MySQL, and AWS. Responsibilities include administering SQL environments, supporting MySQL setups, and collaborating with teams for efficiency improvements. This role requires strong analytical skills and the ability to work independently or in a team.