Team Lead MS SQL Engineer

Hire Resolve; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Full time

Job summary

A safety and security services provider is seeking a Team Leader for Microsoft SQL to manage a dynamic team of SQL engineers in Johannesburg. Your role will involve overseeing the management of SQL databases and cloud infrastructure, ensuring high availability, and mentoring under your guidance. Required qualifications include a Bachelor's degree, over 5 years in IT, and relevant Microsoft certifications. This role offers potential for a competitive salary based on experience.

Benefits

Competitive salary based on experience

Qualifications

• 5+ years of working experience in IT.
• 2+ years managing a technical team.
• 2+ years in a 24/7 on-call rotation.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and manage a team of SQL engineers.
• Oversee SQL infrastructure management, including on-premise and cloud servers.
• Manage security protocols and incident resolutions.

Skills

Team management

SQL database management

Technical oversight

Cloud infrastructure

Incident resolution

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent IT qualification

Tools

Microsoft SQL Server

Azure

Job description

A company that provides safety and security services, including stolen vehicle recovery, roadside assistance, and personal safety tools, is seeking the Team Leader: Microsoft SQL to manage a dynamic team of experienced professionals. You will oversee the management of their server software, MS SQL, and cloud infrastructure.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and manage a team of SQL engineers, focusing on both technical skills and career growth.
• Provide technical oversight and guidance on system reliability, architecture, and automation for SQL databases.
• Manage all support aspects of our SQL infrastructure, including on-premise and cloud servers.
• Ensure high availability and resilience of all critical business databases, including monitoring, failover, and disaster recovery.
• Collaborate with development teams, third-party providers, and other stakeholders to ensure seamless service and support.
• Manage security protocols, including access policies, risk assessments, and data encryption procedures.
• Lead the resolution of incidents and problems, perform root cause analysis, and ensure all issues are tracked to closure.
• Oversee capacity planning, software upgrades, and the maintenance of operating systems.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor\'s degree or equivalent IT qualification.
• Minimum of 5 years of working experience in IT.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience managing a technical team.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience participating in a 24/7 on-call rotation.
• 5 years of experience as a System and Cloud Administrator, with experience in Microsoft license management.
• Mandatory Microsoft certifications:
• • Microsoft Certified: Azure Database Administrator Associate
  • Microsoft Certified: Data Analyst Associate
• ITIL and CobIT knowledge.

Benefits

• Competitive salary based on experience (salary can potentially be more based on experience/skills)

IF you meet the above requirements and want to make a career-changing move, apply today by emailing your CV to [e-mail]