Senior SQL Server DBA — Hybrid Azure/On-Prem

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

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.