Description:

As a Senior Database Administrator, you will maintain and optimize existing databases while designing new solutions that align with evolving business needs.
You will take ownership of the data infrastructure, ensuring it operates reliably, securely, and efficiently to support critical operations.
Proactively monitoring database systems, you will identify and address operational issues or performance bottlenecks, working independently to troubleshoot problems and deliver fast, effective resolutions.
In this role, you will collaborate closely with product development teams, cloud engineers, and data engineers to design scalable and innovative database solutions that meet both current and future business demands.
Your ability to anticipate challenges, adapt to change, and continuously improve processes will be essential to your success as a Senior Database Administrator.

Requirements:

A Bachelor's degree in computer science, information technology, or a related field; a master's degree or professional certification is preferred.
You must have 3+ years of experience as a Database Administrator, with expertise in managing SQL Server, Azure SQL, and related technologies.
Strong SQL/T-SQL programming skills and knowledge of relational database management are required.
Proven experience with database performance tuning, optimization, and troubleshooting in production environments is essential.
Hands-on experience with database backup, disaster recovery planning, and high availability architectures is necessary.
Familiarity with cloud-based environments (e.g., Microsoft Azure) and DevOps principles is expected.
Experience working within Agile/Scrum teams, contributing to collaborative development processes is important.
Microsoft Certified: Azure Database Administrator Associate or similar cloud database certifications are preferred.
ITIL, DevOps, or Agile certifications are a plus.
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities to address complex database challenges efficiently are required.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams are essential.
You should be able to work independently, manage multiple tasks, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

You will enjoy a flexible working environment with remote work as the focus, utilizing Workshop 17 at the V&A Waterfront in Cape Town as a co-working location when face-to-face interaction is beneficial.
The company promotes a healthy work/life balance, encouraging team members to take time off to refocus and reenergize.
An open, trusting, empowering, friendly, and informal environment is fostered, allowing your ideas and experience to contribute to shaping how the team works and drives innovation.
A competitive salary is offered, keeping up with the latest market trends.
Competitive holiday leave is provided, with 20+ days of annual leave (earning an extra day for every year worked, up to 3 extra days).
A performance-related discretionary annual bonus is available.
The company contributes to a medical aid of your choosing, along with retirement and risk contributions.
A training budget allowance for further study or attending conferences is provided, including paid days off to study.