Senior SQL Server DBA — AWS Cloud & Automation Lead

Boardroom Appointments; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Boardroom Appointments in Cape Town seeks a Senior SQL Server DBA Consultant to own the full lifecycle of SQL Server platforms, including installations, upgrades, monitoring, tuning, and recovery strategies. Strong independent delivery and cloud awareness (AWS) are essential.

The role requires a Bachelor’s or Diploma in CS, 7+ years of experience with clustered SQL Servers and replication, and excellent written and verbal communication for technical reports and stakeholder updates.

Qualifications

• Must have Bachelor’s Degree or Diploma in Computer Science or related field.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• 7+ years of experience in SQL Server environments.

Responsibilities

• Database Software Installation and Upgrades for SQL Server versions.
• Develop processes to streamline creation of new database servers.
• Database Requirements Analysis and Design.
• Enforce database standards and review designs with development teams.
• Assess resource requirements for new applications and customer needs.
• Monitor and tune database performance and configurations.
• Backup and recovery planning and testing.

Skills

Communication skills

MS SQL Server

SQL Server Replication

Clustered SQL Servers

Education

BSc / Diploma in Computer Science

Tools

AWS

Job description

Boardroom Appointments in Cape Town seeks a Senior SQL Server DBA Consultant to own the full lifecycle of SQL Server platforms, including installations, upgrades, monitoring, tuning, and recovery strategies. Strong independent delivery and cloud awareness (AWS) are essential.

The role requires a Bachelor’s or Diploma in CS, 7+ years of experience with clustered SQL Servers and replication, and excellent written and verbal communication for technical reports and stakeholder updates.