Database Administrator

3 weeks ago

Cape Town, South Africa HR Genie Full time

SUMMARY : Maintain and Monitor Databases, SQL optimization and best coding practices, Database Health POSITION INFO : The key function of a Database Administrator (DBA) includes installation, configuration, database design, migration, performance monitoring, security, troubleshooting, as well as backup and data recovery. THE PURPOSE OF THE ROLE The key function of a Database Administrator (DBA) includes installation, configuration, database design, migration, performance monitoring, security, troubleshooting, as well as backup and data recovery. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Maintain and Monitor Databases Database up-time Visibility of DB health SQL optimization and best coding practices SQL runs without impacting the software negatively SQL procedures and functions run efficiently Ensure developers are following best practices New Server and Database Setups Configure new server and databases – a functioning database Database Recovery Ensure all data is intact Disaster Recovery Ensure documented disaster recovery plan CORE SKILLS / COMPETENCIES : Flexible, open-minded, team worker, with a friendly and pleasant personality Self-driven, able to work under pressure (deadlines) Strong interpersonal and communication skills Ability to manage, prioritize and solve problems Basicawareness of other infrastructure technologies Good Analytical and troubleshooting experience Experience in large enterprise supporting numerous servers and databases Willing to work occasionally in nonstandard working hours (on call and planned work) Experience in mission critical, high availability, high reliability environments Provide real time support to maintain the necessary functionality and respond to issues as they arise Support technical users by identifying and resolving user problems In-depth understanding of database maintenance and performance tuning including the following : installation, configuration, upgrade, monitor, manage, performance tuning Mandatory technical skills required to do the Job : Microsoft Office Experience with various RDBMS. e.g., SQL, Postgres Experience with Linux, Windows Knowledge of NoSQL databases Experience with Data Modeling and Database design Experience with SQL coding and optimization Experience with fundamentals such as : Backup as well as recovery of databases, Tuning database, performance management, monitoring and DB Security Experience with Script, Perl, Python, bash Experience with cloud base solutions Experience with Big Data MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS : Matric IT Qualification would be advantageous Industry related certification A minimum of 3 years’ experience as a Database Administrator Retail experience is advantageous Stable work history Proven track record of successful implementation #J-18808-Ljbffr

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