Sql Database Administrator (Dba) | Sql Support & Development

SQL Database Administrator (DBA) | SQL Support & Development

Augos is a leading provider of measurement-based technology solutions, with a mission to empower clients through data-driven insights and innovative technology in Energy & Utilities, IoT Sensing & Monitoring, and Manufacturing Metrics.

We help businesses unlock hidden value and seize opportunities through enhanced operational efficiency.

The Role

We are looking for an experienced SQL Database Administrator (DBA) who will also play a key role in SQL Support and Development. This is a hands-on position that involves managing and optimising SQL Server databases while also diving into data, resolving support issues, and performing light to moderate SQL development work.

If you're comfortable balancing DBA responsibilities with SQL support and development tasks such as optimising tables and stored procedures, creating new schemas, or supporting data-related issues, this opportunity is for you.

Responsibilities

1. Manage and maintain SQL Server databases, ensuring high availability, security, and performance.
2. Perform core DBA tasks, including compression, partitioning, indexing, fault finding, and optimization.
3. Dive into data to troubleshoot and resolve SQL support issues, including data inconsistencies and performance bottlenecks.
4. Develop, modify, and optimize SQL queries, stored procedures (SPs), functions, tables, and schemas as needed.
5. Conduct regular monitoring, proactive maintenance, and performance tuning of SQL Server databases.
6. Design and implement backup and recovery strategies to ensure data integrity.
7. Collaborate with business analysts and team members to understand data needs and support data-driven processes.
8. Uphold strong database security protocols to safeguard sensitive information.
9. Identify opportunities for database and query optimization to improve system efficiency.
10. Stay current on SQL Server technologies and best practices to enhance database performance and support.

Requirements

1. 5+ years of hands-on experience in SQL Server database administration. Applications not meeting this requirement will not be considered.
2. Solid experience in database compression, partitioning, indexing, fault finding, and performance tuning.
3. Practical ability to create and modify stored procedures, tables, schemas, and SQL queries.
4. Deep SQL development expertise is not required, but you must be comfortable with regular development tasks as part of the role.
5. Proven track record in supporting data-related issues, including resolving discrepancies and performance challenges.
6. Strong understanding of database security, backup, and disaster recovery best practices.
7. Analytical mindset with excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
8. Good communication skills and the ability to work within a team-oriented, collaborative environment.
9. Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced setting.
10. A Bachelor's degree in a related field is preferred but not mandatory.

This is an office-based role in Durbanville, Cape Town, South Africa. Remote applications will not be considered.

Candidates must reside within commuting distance.

Competitive salary: R30, – R55, per month (depending on experience). Opportunity for professional growth and exposure to innovative technologies, company-provided tools and equipment. Work in a collaborative, close-knit team environment that values innovation and efficiency. This is a hybrid role combining DBA, SQL Support, and Development tasks. Applicants who do not meet the minimum experience requirement or reside outside the commuting distance will not be considered.

Seniority level: Mid-Senior level

Employment type: Full-time

Job function: Information Technology

Industries: Business Intelligence Platforms