Senior SQL Database Administrator

Contract
Cape Town
Posted 1 year ago

Join an international IT MSP as a Senior SQL Database Administrator on a 6 Months fixed-term contract. Be a key player in their team, delivering SQL database support and project services remotely to multiple customers in adherence to SLAs and KPIs.

 

Responsibilities:

 

  • Provide incident management, diagnosis, and resolution.
  • Understand and proactively meet SLAs in a production environment.
  • Communicate effectively with internal teams and customers.
  • Implement infrastructure changes, patches, and perform proactive maintenance.
  • Liaise with ITIL process-based teams such as Incident Management, Change Management, and Problem Management.
  • Use ITSM toolsets to track work progress.
  • Collaborate with vendors for innovative solutions and issue resolution.
  • Contribute to customer service improvement initiatives.

 

What You Will Do:

 

  • Create and manage multiple databases, assist in capacity planning.
  • Monitor, maintain database systems, and troubleshoot issues.
  • Ensure data integrity and security, managing roles and permissions.
  • Use tools like SQL Profiler for database tuning.
  • Develop and implement solutions for back-ups, restoration, and replication.
  • Create and manage constraints and indexes.
  • Support software developers with database operations.
  • Coordinate and communicate effectively with stakeholders.
  • Set up and maintain database infrastructure for BI needs.
  • Assist with transitions from on-premises to cloud solutions.

 

Essential Skills/Requirements:

 

  • Minimum 5 years’ experience in MS SQL database environment.
  • Solid experience with SSRS, SSIS, and SSAS.
  • Strong communication and documentation skills.
  • Assertiveness in explaining technical standpoints to customers.
  • Passion for customer satisfaction and service excellence.
  • Remote work capability, independently or as part of a team.
  • Ability to perform well under pressure.
  • Knowledge of Oracle (advantageous).

 

Desirable Qualifications:

 

  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science or equivalent.
  • 6 to 10 years’ experience in administering MS SQL server databases.
  • Extensive experience in T-SQL, stored procedures, and query tuning.
  • Experience in SSIS, SSRS, SSAS, and ETL development.
  • Sound knowledge of RDBMS concepts, database architecture, and SQL/T-SQL.
  • Proficiency with SQL server profiler for monitoring and troubleshooting.
  • Experience in SQL Server Clustering and HA technologies.
  • Knowledge of other databases (MySQL, NoSQL) and MCTIP certification advantageous.
  • Innovative approach to upgrading systems with new technologies.

 

Deadline for applications is 2023/12/30

For more information, call Nova Buchan on 073 393 9731 or send your CV to  Nova@capitaledgerecruitment.co.za

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