SQL Database Administrator

Recruiter:

MECS Africa

Job Ref:

JHB011502/LB

Date posted:

Monday, November 27, 2023

Location:

Pretoria, South Africa

Salary:

600000 Annually

SUMMARY:
My client is seeking a Database Administrator on a 12 month contract. This position is hybrid and requires the successful candidate to use their own laptop.

POSITION INFO:
Main Requirements

Bachelor's degree in information technology, computer science/engineering, information systems or related fields. A National Diploma will not be sufficient.
At least five years' experience in database administration/architecture or related infrastructure.

Additional requirements

Configuration, creation and management of a large number of database environments.
Experience with cloud services.
At least 2 years of experience (in addition to the minimum required experience) in configuring and managing High Availability solutions.
Understanding of middle tier technologies
Experience in leading projects to implement new or changed database solutions, particularly in the ERP domain
Experience with integration of various systems in the production and and non-production space
Strong performance tuning skills
Weblogic, Workflow, Apache, Discoverer, Data warehouse and APEX
Knowledge of and competence in the provision of ICT database services including:

Specialist knowledge of the programming, implementation, configuration, support and maintenance of databases and associated architectures / infrastructures.
Knowledge on networking, data centre design & infrastructure, database management and information security.
In-depth technical knowledge of database solutions, engineering, and integration.
Advanced database troubleshooting skills.
Ability to design database systems and solutions.
Thorough understanding of ICT best practices.
Knowledge of data centre infrastructure systems.
Knowledge of backup and restore procedures, methods, tools and policies.
Familiarity with multiple databases, ETL tools, web applications and/or multiple programming languages.
Ability to execute projects in compliance with sound project management methodology.
Ability to apply logical thinking to gathering and analysing information, designing and testing solutions to problems, and formulating plans.
Ability to visualize, articulate, and solve complex problems and concepts, and make decisions that make sense based on available information.
Experience with database and ecosystem technologies such as Linux, Shell Scripts, MSSQL, MariaDB, PostgreSQL, Oracle, MySQL, and Querying tools.
Strong command of SQL and SQL server tools

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