Junior Database Administrator

2 weeks ago


Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa Psalms23consulting Full time

My client based in the Johannesburg Metropolitan is seeking to hire Junior Database administrators for a period of 6 months to 1 year.

If you meet the requirements, please send your updated and detailed resume together with your hourly rate. The successful incumbents should be available to start immediately.

Responsibilities:

  • Install, configure, and maintain open source databases, such as PostgreSQL, MySQL, MariaDB and MongoDB.
  • Develop and implement database backup, recovery, and replication strategies.
  • Monitor database performance and optimize database queries to ensure fast and efficient data retrieval.
  • Troubleshoot and resolve database related issues.
  • Implement database security measures to protect sensitive data.
  • Develop and maintain database documentation, including data dictionaries and schema diagrams.
  • Collaborate with developers and other stakeholders to identify data storage requirements and provide guidance on data modeling and database design.
  • Stay uptodate with new open source database technologies and incorporate them into the organization's infrastructure as needed, etc.

Background and experience required:

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field.
  • 3+ years of experience as a DBA, with a focus on open source databases.
  • Strong knowledge of database design, administration, and optimization techniques.
  • Experience with SQL and NoSQL databases.
  • Knowledge of database backup and recovery, database replication, and database security.
  • Strong scripting skills in languages such as Python, Perl, bash or PowerShell.
  • Familiarity with cloudbased database infrastructure, such as Amazon Web Services (AWS), Azure or Google Cloud Platform (GCP).
  • Strong analytical, problemsolving, and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Must-have Skills (Mandatory Skills):

  • 3+ years of experience as a DBA, with a focus on open source databases.
  • Database management tools
  • Database Query optimization
  • High Availability configuration
  • Disaster Recovery Planning
  • Monitoring and Alerts on infrastructure & Data change working with database software to find ways to store, organize and manage data
  • Maintenance and keeping databases up to date helping with database design and development managing database access
  • Designing maintenance procedures and putting them into operation, etc.

Beneficial Skills (Desired Skills):

  • Familiarity with cloudbased database infrastructure, such as Amazon Web Services (AWS), Azure or Google Cloud Platform (GCP).
  • CI/CD experience with Azure DevOps
  • Automate tasks through appropriate tools and scripting technologies e.g. Ansible, Chef
  • Big Data and Cloud technologies

Job Type:
Temporary

Contract length: 6 months

Salary:
R R400.00 per hour

Ability to commute/relocate:

  • Johannesburg, Gauteng: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (required)

Experience:

  • Excel: 1 year (preferred)


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