Senior Database Administrator Level 1

1 day ago

Durban, South Africa Games Global Operations Limited Full time

Overview:
A Senior DBA Level 1 takes on complex database management, including advanced performance tuning, implementing robust disaster recovery strategies, and collaborating with development teams. Proficient in T-SQL, they create and optimize stored procedures and support junior DBAs in troubleshooting issues requiring deeper database development expertise

**Responsibilities**:

- Lead advanced tuning and optimization efforts, analysing database performance and refining queries and indexes for peak efficiency.
- Design and implement reliable backup, recovery, and high-availability strategies to support business continuity.
- Collaborate with developers, using T-SQL to create stored procedures, functions, and complex queries, supporting project goals.
- Provide guidance and mentorship to junior DBAs, troubleshooting complex issues and offering skill development support.
- Perform data integrity checks, maintenance tasks, and ensure database reliability through proactive monitoring.
- Coordinate database migrations and system upgrades, minimizing downtime and ensuring data consistency.
- Develop documentation and guidelines for database maintenance, recovery procedures, and troubleshooting protocols.
- Engage in database capacity planning, estimating future data storage needs based on growth and usage trends.
- Manage database partitioning, indexing, and table structures to optimize storage and query performance.

Qualifications:

- Bachelor’s degree/Diploma in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
- Database administration certification such as Microsoft Certified: Azure Database Administrator Associate or Oracle Certified Professional (OCP).
- 3-5 years of experience in database administration with progressively advanced responsibilities

**Other Essentials**:

- Advanced T-SQL skills for developing complex stored procedures, functions, and optimizing queries.
- Strong knowledge of backup and recovery techniques, with experience implementing disaster recovery plans
- Proficiency in performance tuning and indexing strategies for high-efficiency database operations
- Familiarity with high-availability configurations (clustering, mirroring, replication).

**Nice to haves**:

- Knowledge of database design and data modeling for efficient data structures.
- Experience with automation tools and scripting for database management tasks.
- Exposure to cloud database platforms and hybrid cloud environments.
- Solid understanding of database security protocols, including encryption and access controls.
- Familiarity with regulatory compliance requirements and audit logging (e.g., GDPR, HIPAA).

**_Equal Opportunities Statement_**
- Games Global is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment. We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applicants from all backgrounds, experiences, and communities. We do not discriminate based on race, colour, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, neurodiversity or any other protected status. Our dedication to promoting diversity, multiculturalism, and inclusion is clearly reflected across all our teams. Join us and be a part of an organisation that is truly committed to creating a level playing field for everyone._
- Kindly be aware that in order to be employed at Games Global, you need to be 18 years of age or older, in accordance with our industry requirements_

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