Senior Database Administrator (SQL Server | Azure | AWS) (iOCO0184)

iOCO Limited; Johannesburg; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,400,000; Full time

Job summary

iOCO Limited is seeking a Senior Database Administrator to own and manage database environments across on-premises, Azure, and AWS. The role focuses on availability, security, backups, DR readiness, and performance optimization within hybrid environments.

Ideal candidates have 7+ years of DBA experience, strong Microsoft SQL Server skills, and current Azure/AWS certifications. You will mentor junior team members and contribute to automation and DevOps initiatives.

Qualifications

• Senior DBA with 7+ years production support experience.
• Azure and AWS cloud database management expertise required.
• Certifications in Azure and AWS are essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage SQL Server across on-premises, Azure, and AWS.
• Ensure availability, backup, recovery and DR readiness.
• Lead database performance tuning and optimization initiatives.

Skills

SQL Server

Azure

AWS

Leadership

Performance tuning

Hybrid cloud

Education

Degree in IT

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Senior Database Administrator to join our team and take ownership of our database environments across on-premise, Azure, and AWS platforms. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in Microsoft SQL Server, cloud database administration, and database performance optimisation.

What you'll do:

• Manage and support SQL Server environments across on-premise, Azure, and AWS platforms.
• Ensure database availability, security, backup, recovery, and disaster recovery preparedness.
• Lead database performance tuning and optimization initiatives.
• Support cloud migration and modernization projects.
• Automate operational processes and contribute to DevOps and Infrastructure-as-Code initiatives.
• Serve as a senior escalation point for database-related incidents and technical decisions.

Your Expertise:

• Microsoft SQL Server expertise with senior-level production support experience.
• Strong hands-on experience with Microsoft Azure and AWS database technologies.
• Current Azure and AWS Certifications are essential.
• Minimum 7+ years' DBA experience, including experience in cloud and hybrid environments.
• Strong experience with database performance tuning, high availability, disaster recovery, and automation.
• Proven ability to mentor and lead junior team members.

Qualifications:

• Relevant Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or related field.

Essential Skills:

• Microsoft SQL Server
• Microsoft Azure
• Amazon Web Services (AWS)
• Azure & AWS Certifications
• Hybrid Cloud Environment Experience
• Database Performance Tuning & Optimization
• Leadership / Mentorship Experience

Other information applicable to the opportunity:

• Location: Johannesburg (Hybrid Preferred)
• Employment Type: Permanent
• Level: Senior (7+)

Why work for us?

Want to work for an organization that solves complex real-world problems with innovative software solutions? At iOCO, we believe anything is possible with modern technology, software, and development expertise. We are continuously pushing the boundaries of innovative solutions across multiple industries using an array of technologies.?

You will be part of a consultancy, working with some of the most knowledgeable minds in the industry on interesting solutions across different business domains.?

Our culture of continuous learning will ensure that you will have all the opportunities, tools, and support to hone and grow your craft.?

By joining IOCO you will have an open invitation to developer inspiring forums. A place where you will be able to connect and learn from and with your peers by sharing ideas, experiences, practices, and solutions.?

iOCO is an equal opportunity employer with an obligation to achieve its own unique EE objectives in the context of Employment Equity targets. Therefore, our employment strategy gives primary preference to previously disadvantaged individuals or groups.