Highly Skilled SQL Server Database Administrator Needed

2 days ago


Sandton, South Africa Lesaka Technologies Full time
Job Description

Lesaka Technologies is seeking a highly skilled Senior Microsoft SQL Database Administrator to join our dynamic team. With 5-7 years of experience in database administration, the successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring the performance, availability, and security of our Microsoft SQL Server databases.

About the Role

We are looking for a skilled professional who can provide high-level expertise in SQL Server database management while overseeing cloud infrastructure. The ideal candidate will have advanced knowledge of SQL Server architecture, clustering, replication, and high-availability solutions.

Main Responsibilities

- Install, configure, and maintain Microsoft SQL Server instances and databases
- Perform database migrations, upgrades, and patching
- Manage clustering, replication, and other high-availability solutions (e.g., AlwaysOn Availability Groups, Mirroring, Log Shipping)
- Optimize databases for performance and scalability
- Monitor and analyze database performance and identify optimization opportunities
- Optimize SQL queries, indexing, and server configurations for efficient data retrieval

Requirements

- Microsoft Certified: Azure Database Administrator Associate, Azure Solutions Architect, AWS Certified Solutions Architect (or similar certifications)
- 5-7 years of experience as a Microsoft SQL Server Database Administrator
- Advanced knowledge of SQL Server architecture, clustering, replication, and high-availability solutions
- Expertise in T-SQL, stored procedures, and database design
- Experience with SQL Server performance tuning and optimization

Salary

We offer a competitive salary of $120,000 per annum, based on industry standards and market rates in Southern Africa.

About Us

Lesaka Technologies is a leading South African financial technology company that provides innovative financial services to consumers (B2C) and merchants (B2B) in Southern Africa. We offer a wide range of products including banking, lending, insurance, cash management, and payment solutions.

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