Senior Database Administrator (SQL Server | Azure) (iOCO0183)

iOCO Limited; Johannesburg; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

iOCO Limited in Johannesburg is seeking an experienced Senior Database Administrator for a 6-month contract. The role focuses on managing a complex SQL Server environment across cloud and on-premises platforms, with a hybrid working model.

The ideal candidate will have 7+ years as a DBA, deep expertise in SQL Server, Azure services, backup/DR, performance tuning and cloud migrations, and will serve as a senior technical resource for incidents.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience as a Database Administrator, including senior-level responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Manage and support SQL Server environments across Azure and on-premise platforms.

Skills

Senior-level DBA

Strong troubleshooting

Hybrid cloud experience

T-SQL proficiency

Security & backup

Education

Relevant Degree: Computer Science/IT

Azure certifications (DP-300, AZ-104, AZ-305)

Tools

SQL Server

Azure

Azure SQL Database

Managed Instance

SQL Server on Azure VMs

Query Store

Indexing

Job description

We are looking for an experienced Senior Database Administrator to join a leading banking client on a 6-month contract. This role is based in Johannesburg with a hybrid working model and will focus on managing and optimizing a complex SQL Server environment spanning both cloud and on-premise platforms.
What you'll do:

• Manage and support SQL Server environments across Azure and on-premise platforms.
• Ensure database availability, security, backup/recovery and disaster recovery capabilities.
• Lead database performance tuning, troubleshooting and optimisation initiatives.
• Support cloud migration, database modernisation and operational improvements.
• Act as a senior technical resource for database-related incidents and escalations.

Your Expertise:

• 7+ years' experience as a Database Administrator, including senior-level experience.
• Strong expertise in Microsoft SQL Server administration, including installation, upgrades, HA/DR, security and database management.
• Extensive Microsoft Azure experience (Azure SQL Database, Managed Instance, SQL Server on Azure VMs). Environment is approximately 80% cloud and 20% on-premise.
• Proven performance tuning and optimisation experience, including query tuning, execution plans, indexing strategies, Query Store, deadlock resolution and capacity planning.
• Hands-on experience with hybrid cloud environments and cloud migration projects.
• Strong T-SQL and database automation skills.

Nice to Have:

• AWS database administration exposure.
• Experience with DevOps, Infrastructure as Code, and database automation tools.

Qualifications:

• Relevant Degree: Computer Science, IT, Engineering or similar
• Azure certifications (DP-300, AZ-104, AZ-305).
• Relevant MS/ DBA Certifications

Other information applicable to the opportunity:

• Location: Johannesburg (Hybrid way of work)
• Employment Type: Contract (6 months)
• Level: Senior (7+ years)

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.