Database Administrator

1 day ago

Durban, South Africa Games Global Operations Limited Full time

Overview:
A Database Administrator is responsible for the maintenance, configuration, and performance monitoring of databases, ensuring data accessibility, security, and optimization. They handle routine backups, data recovery, and user access, with a foundational understanding of T-SQL for query management and basic development tasks

**Responsibilities**:

- Install, configure, and maintain database systems, ensuring reliable operation and security.
- Perform routine data backups and implement recovery processes to safeguard data integrity.
- Monitor database performance, to identify and resolve issues, and optimize queries.
- Conduct daily health checks and system monitoring to detect and resolve performance bottlenecks proactively.
- Manage user access, roles, permissions, and implement basic security protocols to protect sensitive data.
- Create and maintain documentation for database configurations, procedures, and access protocols.
- Assist in the testing and implementation of new database features, patches, and version upgrades.
- Ensure databases comply with organizational policies, such as data retention and usage guidelines.

Qualifications:

- Bachelor’s degree/Diploma in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field
- 1-3 years of experience in database management or related IT role
- Certifications in a relevant database system (e.g., Microsoft Certified: Azure Data

**Other Essentials**:

- Proficiency in SQL and T-SQL for database querying, troubleshooting, and simple stored procedures.
- Experience with SQL Server
- Basic understanding of database backup, recovery, and disaster recovery processes.
- Familiarity with database performance monitoring and optimization tools.
- Knowledge of data security practices, including access control and role-based permissions.

**Nice to haves**:

- Familiarity with database automation tools or scripts for routine tasks.
- Basic understanding of scripting languages, such as PowerShell or Python.
- Exposure to cloud databases (e.g., Azure SQL, Amazon RDS).
- Experience in database documentation practices and version control.Database Performance Troubleshooting & Optimisation

**_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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