Senior Database Administrator (DBA)

Placements24; East London; Sur place; ZAR 720 000 - 1 000 000; Plein temps

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Salary & bonuses

Health benefits

Retirement plan

Professional development

Résumé du poste

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Database Administrator in East London to manage critical database systems, ensuring performance, integrity and security. You will install, configure, patch, upgrade, monitor, and troubleshoot databases, and drive data governance within a dedicated IT team.

The role requires 5+ years of DBA experience with SQL Server, Oracle or PostgreSQL, strong SQL and performance tuning, and solid backup/recovery and security practices. Competitive salary and benefits offered.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience as a Database Administrator.
• In-depth knowledge of relational database management systems (RDBMS) such as SQL Server, Oracle, or PostgreSQL.
• Proficiency in SQL, database tuning, and performance optimization techniques.
• Experience with backup, recovery, and disaster recovery strategies.
• Strong understanding of database security best practices.

Responsabilités

• Install, configure, patch, and upgrade database software (e.g., SQL Server, Oracle, PostgreSQL).
• Monitor database performance and implement optimizations to ensure high availability and responsiveness.
• Manage database security, including user access, permissions, and data encryption.
• Perform regular backups and ensure successful data recovery procedures are in place.
• Troubleshoot and resolve database-related issues in a timely manner.
• Develop and maintain database scripts for maintenance, automation, and reporting.

Connaissances

SQL & RDBMS

Performance tuning

Backup & recovery

Security best practices

Data governance

Scripting skills

Formation

Bachelor's degree

Outils

SQL Server

Oracle

PostgreSQL

Description du poste

About the Role

Our client is seeking a highly experienced and skilled Senior Database Administrator (DBA) to manage and maintain their critical database systems in East London . This role is essential for ensuring the performance, integrity, and security of our client's data. You will be responsible for database installation, configuration, patching, upgrading, monitoring, and troubleshooting. The ideal candidate will possess deep expertise in various database technologies, a commitment to data governance, and the ability to work effectively within a dedicated IT infrastructure team in East London , contributing to the reliability and efficiency of our data operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Install, configure, patch, and upgrade database software (e.g., SQL Server, Oracle, PostgreSQL).
• Monitor database performance and implement optimizations to ensure high availability and responsiveness.
• Manage database security, including user access, permissions, and data encryption.
• Perform regular backups and ensure successful data recovery procedures are in place.
• Troubleshoot and resolve database-related issues in a timely manner.
• Develop and maintain database scripts for maintenance, automation, and reporting.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field, or equivalent work experience.
• 5+ years of experience as a Database Administrator .
• In-depth knowledge of relational database management systems (RDBMS) such as SQL Server, Oracle, or PostgreSQL.
• Proficiency in SQL, database tuning, and performance optimization techniques.
• Experience with database backup, recovery, and disaster recovery strategies.
• Strong understanding of database security best practices.

Benefits

• Competitive annual salary and performance bonuses.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and retirement benefits.
• Opportunities for professional development and database certifications.
• Work in a stable IT environment in East London with a focus on data integrity.
• Collaborative team culture with opportunities to mentor junior staff.