Senior DBA: SQL Server, Azure & Informix(Hybrid)

iOCO Limited; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

iOCO Limited is seeking an experienced Senior Database Administrator to own and optimize our database environments across on-prem, hybrid, and cloud platforms. You will lead SQL Server, Azure SQL, and IBM Informix operations with a hands-on, strategic mindset in Pretoria.

The role demands 7+ years in DBA roles, strong tuning, security, DR, and mentoring capabilities. You’ll drive cloud migrations, establish best practices, and mentor junior DBAs within a consultancy mindset.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of DBA experience with 3+ years in a senior role.
• Strong administration of SQL Server, Azure SQL, and Informix.
• Experience across on-prem, hybrid, and cloud database environments.
• Proficient in T-SQL, tuning, security, and DR strategies.
• Ability to mentor junior DBAs and lead initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Administer, monitor, optimize, and support SQL Server, Azure, and Informix databases.
• Manage availability, performance, security, backups, and DR processes.
• Lead cloud migration and modernization of database estates.
• Troubleshoot complex production issues and ensure high availability.
• Drive best practices, governance, and security standards.
• Mentor junior DBAs and act as escalation point.

Skills

SQL Server

Azure SQL

IBM Informix

Cloud DBs

T-SQL

Performance tuning

Disaster recovery

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor's Degree in IT

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

SQL Server Certification

Tools

Azure DevOps

Terraform

CI/CD

Infrastructure as Code

Job description

iOCO Limited is seeking an experienced Senior Database Administrator to own and optimize our database environments across on-prem, hybrid, and cloud platforms. You will lead SQL Server, Azure SQL, and IBM Informix operations with a hands-on, strategic mindset in Pretoria.

The role demands 7+ years in DBA roles, strong tuning, security, DR, and mentoring capabilities. You’ll drive cloud migrations, establish best practices, and mentor junior DBAs within a consultancy mindset.