Senior Database Administrator for High Availability

1 week ago


Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa PRR Recruitment Full time

We are seeking an experienced Senior Database Administrator to join our dynamic team in a hybrid role. The ideal candidate will have strong SQL replication expertise and a proven ability to work independently and within a collaborative team environment.

Key Responsibilities:
• Manage and maintain SQL databases to ensure high availability and reliability.
• Implement and support SQL Transactional and Merge Replication for data consistency across databases.
• Monitor database performance, troubleshoot issues, and optimize queries for efficiency.
• Conduct database backups, recovery, and perform regular maintenance tasks.
• Collaborate with development teams to support database changes and updates.
• Uphold data security and ensure compliance with organizational policies.
• Contribute to database design, architecture planning, and capacity management.

Requirements:
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• 6-10 years of proven experience as a DBA, with a focus on SQL replication (Transactional and Merge).
• Strong expertise in SQL Server and database administration best practices.
• Proficiency in performance tuning, query optimization, and analysis.
• Solid understanding of disaster recovery and backup strategies.
• Ability to work independently within a remote team environment.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.

Compensation and Benefits:
Estimated annual salary: $120,000 - $180,000 depending on location and experience.
This is a full-time role dedicated to a single client, offering a hybrid setup with most work conducted remotely.

The ideal candidate will possess strong technical skills, excellent communication abilities, and a passion for database administration.



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