Database Administrator – MS SQL
We are seeking a seasoned Database Administrator (DBA) with strong expertise in Microsoft SQL Server to join our team. The ideal candidate will have in-depth experience in database deployment, optimization, security, and management of enterprise data environments. You will play a critical role in ensuring database integrity, performance, and reliability across multiple systems and environments.
Key Responsibilities:
Database Design & Development
- Design, plan, and develop scalable data structures to support new in-house development projects.
- Build robust data integration layers and logic using stored procedures, queries, and views.
- Ensure performance tuning and optimization of databases and logic layers.
Deployment & Maintenance
- Deploy and maintain databases in line with enterprise data standards and procedures.
- Perform data migrations between servers and across environments.
- Conduct disaster recovery (DR) planning and testing to ensure business continuity.
- Develop and manage backup strategies and schedules.
Reporting & Data Extraction
- Perform ad-hoc data extractions and imports as needed by business and technical teams.
- Build and publish ad-hoc reports for operational and analytical use.
Security & Governance
- Implement and manage user access and roles for secure database usage.
- Enforce security policies and entrench data governance rules and best practices.
- Monitor and manage access to ensure compliance with data privacy regulations.
Environment Management
- Oversee and manage data environments including storage and capacity planning.
- Support the availability, reliability, and performance of all database systems.
Required Skills & Experience:
- 6-7 years of hands-on experience as a Database Administrator working with Microsoft SQL Server.
- Strong SQL development skills: queries, stored procedures, views, triggers, indexing, etc.
- Experience with performance tuning and optimization of large-scale databases.
- Proven experience in data migration, disaster recovery, and backup management.
- Solid understanding of data integration principles and ETL processes.
- Expertise in user and security management within database environments.
- Strong knowledge of data governance, standards enforcement, and documentation.
- Excellent troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Degree or diploma in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
- Microsoft certifications (e.g., MCSA/MCSE: Data Platform or Azure Database Admin) are advantageous.
- Familiarity with cloud-based data environments (e.g., Azure SQL) is a plus.
Location:
- Johannesburg, Gauteng
Workplace Type:
- Hybrid
Job Type:
- Contract
Experience Type:
- Intermediate to Senior
If you’re a proactive, detail-oriented professional with a passion for delivering high-quality application support in a fast-paced environment, we encourage you to apply. – Kivara Rajgopal on [Email Address Removed] or via [Phone Number Removed];
Desired Skills:
- database administration
- MSSQL
- Disaster recovery
- ETL
- Azure SQL
Desired Qualification Level:
- Degree