Senior DBA

Our client is looking for a Senior Database Administrator to manage and optimise their database infrastructure in a high-volume, business-critical environment. The successful candidate will have strong SQL Server and PostgreSQL experience, with a focus on database performance, availability, security, and data integrity.

Requirements

• Degree, Diploma, or NQF Level 7 qualification in IT, Database Administration, Computer Science, or a related field


• Minimum 5 years' experience in Database Administration


• Strong hands-on experience with Microsoft SQL Server and PostgreSQL


• Proven experience in database performance tuning and optimisation


• Experience with ETL processes and data warehouse environments


• Experience with Python, PowerShell, Apache Airflow, and Kafka


• Knowledge of Linux and Windows Server environments


• Experience supporting high-availability production and reporting systems


• Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving skills

Advantageous:

• Relevant SQL and Database Administration certifications


• PostgreSQL, Microsoft database, Python, or Data Engineering certifications


• Experience within a BPO or contact centre environment

Key Responsibilities

• Install, configure, maintain, and support SQL Server and PostgreSQL databases


• Manage production, disaster recovery, development, and testing environments


• Perform database backups, restores, upgrades, and maintenance


• Monitor database health, availability, and performance


• Optimise queries, indexing, and database processes


• Manage ETL processes and support data warehouse environments


• Develop automation scripts and support workflow orchestration


• Maintain database security, access controls, and compliance


• Provide database support for operational, CRM, dialler, and reporting platforms


• Collaborate with Infrastructure and Development teams to ensure reliable database operations

About Tumaini Consulting

TumainiConsulting is a Recruitment and Staffing agency that focuses on the placementof people on a permanent or contract basis, in both the public and privatesectors. Our core areas of expertise lie in the Engineering, Finance, IT,Medical, Trade & Technical, Mining and Logistics sectors.

At TumainiConsulting our name embodies one of our core philosophies. In Swahili, our namemeans \"Hope\" and we believe in the enduring power of hope, a beacon that guidesus in every endeavour.

In all thatwe do, we carry the hope for a brighter tomorrow, the hope to make a profoundimpact within the employment landscape, and the hope to drive positive change.

TumainiConsulting understands that our core focus must be on delivering qualitycandidates to clients and presenting our candidates with the bestopportunities.

With everyaction, every decision, and every partnership, we infuse hope into our journey,because where there is hope, there is the potential for remarkable change andlimitless possibilities.

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