Database Administrator
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Reporting to the relevant manager, the Database Administrator will provide first and second level technical support to end users and administer and maintain server infrastructure at a financial services business in Somerset West, Western Cape.
You will be given real responsibility and the trust to run with it. Strong performers can expect clear paths to greater responsibility. Ready for your next opportunity? Submit your application today.
Discretion and confidentiality are essential given the sensitive nature of the work.
Responsibilities
Software Development & Architecture
- Participate actively in code reviews by examining peers' pull requests for logic errors, security vulnerabilities, performance bottlenecks, and adherence to coding standards, providing constructive feedback and suggesting alternative approaches where appropriate.
- Design, develop, and maintain scalable software applications using modern programming languages and frameworks, writing clean, well-documented, and testable code that adheres to established coding standards, design patterns, and SOLID principles.
- Design and implement robust database schemas, stored procedures, indexing strategies, and query optimisation techniques to ensure efficient data retrieval and referential integrity across high-volume transactional and analytical reporting workloads.
- Collaborate with business analysts and stakeholders to translate functional requirements into detailed technical specifications, system architecture designs, logical data models, and comprehensive API contracts before commencing each development sprint.
System Maintenance & Support
- Implement and maintain comprehensive data backup and disaster recovery solutions by scheduling regular full and incremental backups, testing restore procedures quarterly, and documenting recovery runbooks with step-by-step instructions for all mission-critical systems.
- Manage and monitor network infrastructure including routers, switches, firewalls, wireless access points, and VPN gateways, ensuring secure, stable, and high-performance connectivity across all office locations and for remote workers accessing corporate resources.
- Provide second and third-level technical support for complex hardware, software, and network issues escalated from the service desk, diagnosing root causes through systematic troubleshooting and implementing permanent resolutions within agreed service levels.
- Administer and maintain server infrastructure across Windows and Linux environments including operating system installation, routine patch management, performance monitoring, and proactive capacity planning to ensure high availability of critical business systems.
Collaboration & Agile Delivery
- Actively participate in all agile ceremonies including daily stand-ups, sprint planning, backlog refinement, sprint reviews, and retrospectives, contributing ideas and feedback to drive continuous improvement of team velocity and delivery predictability.
- Document technical architectures, system configurations, operational runbooks, and troubleshooting guides in the team knowledge base, and mentor junior developers through pair programming sessions and lunch-and-learn knowledge-sharing presentations.
Requirements
- Strong understanding of IT service management frameworks such as ITIL and experience with helpdesk and ticketing systems.
- A bachelor's degree or diploma in computer science, information technology, software engineering, or a related field.
- Knowledge of cybersecurity principles and best practices, with certifications such as CompTIA Security+ or CISSP being advantageous.
- For cloud and DevOps roles, hands-on experience with AWS or Azure and proficiency in infrastructure as code tools such as Terraform.
- Strong communication skills to explain technical concepts to non-technical users and stakeholders clearly and patiently.
- Proficiency in relevant programming languages and technologies such as C#, Java, Python, JavaScript, PHP, SQL, or similar.
- A commitment to continuous learning and staying current with emerging technologies, industry trends, and best practices.
Qualifications
Bachelor of Science in Computer Science or Information TechnologyVacancy posted 4 hours ago
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