Senior Database Administrator (DBA)

Placements24; Upington; Hybrid; ZAR 700,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Professional development & certs

Work with critical database systems

Competitive salary

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Database Administrator for a prominent data management firm in Upington, Northern Cape. The hybrid role focuses on performance, integrity and security across SQL Server, Oracle, MySQL and PostgreSQL.

You will install, configure, patch, monitor and tune databases, implement robust backups, manage security and collaborate with development teams to optimize data access. 5+ years of DBA experience is essential.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional DBA experience.
• Experience with major RDBMS such as Microsoft SQL Server, Oracle, MySQL, or PostgreSQL.
• Strong knowledge of performance tuning, backup and recovery techniques.
• Experience with database security implementation and management.
• Proficiency in writing SQL queries and stored procedures.
• Familiarity with cloud database services (e.g., AWS RDS, Azure SQL Database) is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Install, configure, upgrade, and patch database software.
• Monitor database performance and tune for optimal efficiency.
• Implement and manage robust backup and recovery strategies.
• Perform regular database health checks and address issues.
• Manage database security, including user access, roles, and permissions.
• Troubleshoot and resolve database-related issues with timely solutions.
• Develop and maintain scripts for routine maintenance tasks.
• Plan and execute capacity management and growth projections.
• Collaborate with development teams to optimize design and queries.
• Stay current with database technologies and best practices.

Skills

Database administration

Performance tuning

Backup and recovery

Security management

SQL scripting

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/IT

Tools

SQL Server

Oracle

MySQL

PostgreSQL

PowerShell

Bash

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a prominent data management and analytics firm located in Upington, Northern Cape , is seeking an experienced Senior Database Administrator (DBA) to oversee their critical database infrastructure. This role offers a challenging and rewarding opportunity to ensure the performance, integrity, and security of our client's valuable data assets. You will be responsible for installation, configuration, patching, upgrading, monitoring, and tuning of various database systems. The ideal candidate possesses a deep understanding of database technologies, excellent problem-solving skills, and a commitment to maintaining high availability. This is a hybrid role, offering a balance between focused work in our Upington office and the flexibility of remote work. We are looking for a proactive and detail-oriented individual who can manage complex database environments and contribute to strategic data management initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Install, configure, upgrade, and patch database software (e.g., SQL Server, Oracle, MySQL, PostgreSQL).
• Monitor database performance and tune for optimal efficiency and responsiveness.
• Implement and manage robust backup and recovery strategies to ensure data integrity and availability.
• Perform regular database health checks and proactively address potential issues.
• Manage database security, including user access, roles, and permissions.
• Troubleshoot and resolve database-related issues, providing timely solutions.
• Develop and maintain scripts for routine database maintenance tasks.
• Plan and execute database capacity management and growth projections.
• Collaborate with development teams to optimize database design and queries.
• Stay current with database technologies, best practices, and emerging trends.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• 5+ years of professional experience as a Database Administrator.
• Proven experience with major RDBMS such as Microsoft SQL Server, Oracle, MySQL, or PostgreSQL.
• Strong knowledge of database performance tuning, backup, and recovery techniques.
• Experience with database security implementation and management.
• Proficiency in writing SQL queries and stored procedures.
• Familiarity with cloud database services (e.g., AWS RDS, Azure SQL Database) is a plus.
• Experience with scripting languages (e.g., PowerShell, Bash) for automation.
• Excellent analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
• Hybrid work model offering flexibility.
• Opportunities for professional development and certifications.
• Work with diverse and critical database systems.
• Collaborative team environment in Upington, Northern Cape .
• Contribute to data integrity and system stability for a key organization.