Senior Database Administrator (DBA)

Placements24; Mbombela (Nelspruit); Vor Ort; ZAR 680.000 - 980.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Competitive salary

Health insurance

Professional development

Stable work environment

Access to modern database technologies

Zusammenfassung

Placements24 seeks a Senior Database Administrator to manage critical database infrastructure in Nelspruit. You will ensure performance, integrity, and security while implementing backup and recovery strategies. A strong background in SQL, PL/SQL, and scripting is essential.

You will monitor, tune, and secure databases, support high availability, and troubleshoot issues to minimize downtime, contributing to the backbone of data operations.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience in computing.
• 5+ years as a Database Administrator.
• Strong knowledge of relational database administration techniques.

Aufgaben

• Install, configure, upgrade, and maintain database systems.
• Monitor performance, identify bottlenecks, and optimize speed and efficiency.
• Implement backups, recovery, and disaster recovery solutions.
• Ensure database security and auditing measures.
• Troubleshoot issues to minimize downtime.

Kenntnisse

SQL

PL/SQL

Database scripting

Performance tuning

High availability

Disaster recovery

Troubleshooting

Security & auditing

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree in CS/IT or equivalent

Tools

SQL Server

Oracle

PostgreSQL

MySQL

Jobbeschreibung

About the Role

Our client is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Database Administrator (DBA) to manage and maintain their critical database infrastructure in Nelspruit . You will be responsible for ensuring the performance, integrity, and security of our databases, as well as implementing backup and recovery strategies. The ideal candidate has a deep understanding of various database technologies, strong troubleshooting skills, and a commitment to providing reliable and efficient database services that support the organization's operational needs. This role is essential for maintaining the backbone of our data operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Install, configure, upgrade, and maintain database systems (e.g., SQL Server , Oracle, PostgreSQL, MySQL).
• Monitor database performance, identify bottlenecks, and implement optimizations for speed and efficiency.
• Implement and manage robust backup, recovery, and disaster recovery solutions.
• Ensure the security and integrity of databases, implementing access controls and auditing measures.
• Troubleshoot and resolve database-related issues in a timely manner, minimizing downtime.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, IT, or a related field, or equivalent work experience.
• 5+ years of experience as a Database Administrator.
• Proven experience with database administration tools and techniques for relational databases.
• Strong knowledge of SQL, PL/SQL, and database scripting.
• Experience with performance tuning, high availability, and disaster recovery solutions.

Benefits

• Competitive annual salary and performance bonuses.
• Comprehensive health insurance package.
• Opportunities for professional development and certifications.
• A stable and supportive work environment located in Nelspruit .
• Access to modern database technologies and infrastructure.