Database Engineer

4 weeks ago

Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa Pro Tem Recruitment Full time
Job Description

We are seeking a highly skilled Database Engineer to join our team. As a key member of our Technology department, you will be responsible for designing and developing logical and physical databases, as well as data architecture. Your primary focus will be on ensuring the integrity and performance of our company databases, collaborating with other teams to diagnose and resolve issues, and championing best practices to maintain optimal performance and scalability.

In addition to your primary responsibilities, you will have the opportunity to contribute to our Machine Learning (ML) and Artificial Intelligence (AI) initiatives. This will provide you with the chance to gain exposure to cutting-edge ML and AI technologies and contribute to innovative projects.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Design and develop logical and physical databases, as well as data architecture.
  • Ensure the integrity and performance of company databases.
  • Collaborate with other teams to diagnose and resolve issues.
  • Champion best practices to maintain optimal performance and scalability.
  • Contribute to Machine Learning (ML) and Artificial Intelligence (AI) initiatives.

Requirements:

  • 5+ years of experience in operating highly transactional environments.
  • A database-agnostic view and willingness to work with and learn different database technologies.
  • Strong experience with MySQL, ideally with RDS.
  • Experience in MSSQL, including Clustering and Always On.
  • Experience with AWS data services and tools, including EC2, RDS, DynamoDB, and CloudFormation.
  • Experience in database performance tuning, query optimisation, and execution plan analysis.
  • Familiarity with database encryption, GDPR, HIPAA, and other relevant data security and compliance frameworks.
  • Experience in development with scripting languages such as Python and Unix/Linux Shell.
  • Experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools like Terraform, CloudFormation, or Ansible.
  • Familiarity with Agile and Scrum methodologies.
  • Familiarity with Version Control Systems such as Git.
  • Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
  • Ability to work reliably and responsibly with internal and external colleagues to achieve departmental and organisational goals.
  • Sound critical judgement to make good decisions and be someone the team can respect, trust, and depend on.
  • Customer Focus: able to identify and effectively respond to the diverse needs of the development department's stakeholders.
  • Exceptional problem-solving skills, logical thinking, and analytical abilities, with a high level of attention to detail.
  • Display foresight, with systematic and orderly planning.
  • Understanding the importance of systems change management.

Benefits:

  • Hybrid Working
  • Relaxed Dress Code
  • Open Culture
  • Flexible Work Hours
  • Group Risk Cover
  • Employee Wellbeing Program
  • 20 Days Paid Leave
  • Ongoing Staff Appreciation Events
  • Access To Learning Platforms
  • Working With Experts Across The Globe
  • Home Internet Allowance

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