We’re looking for a Database Administrator to manage the performance, security, and availability of database systems supporting enterprise software and client environments. You’ll work with cross-functional teams to design and maintain scalable, high-performing databases and provide on-site support for implementations, upgrades, and troubleshooting. Periodic travel required.

𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐩𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬:

• Install and manage on-prem/cloud database servers
• Monitor performance and optimize queries, schema, and indexes
• Ensure database security, access control, and auditing
• Manage backups, restores, and disaster recovery testing
• Develop and maintain data models, procedures, views, and triggers
• Support development teams with data issues and test data
• Assist in deployment planning and post-release support
• Troubleshoot database issues and perform root cause analysis
• Document configurations and best practices
• Stay updated on new DB technologies and suggest improvements
• Travel as needed for client support and implementations

𝐑𝐞𝐪𝐮𝐢𝐫𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬: 

• Bachelor’s degree in IT, Computer Science, or related field
• 3–5 years’ DBA experience, ideally in software or IT services
• Proficient in at least one major RDBMS (PostgreSQL, SQL Server, Oracle, or MySQL)
• Strong grasp of database design, optimization, and normalization
• Knowledge of security, compliance, and data privacy best practices
• Familiar with replication, high availability, and disaster recovery
• Cloud DB experience (e.g., AWS RDS, Azure SQL) is a plus
• Skilled in scripting/automation (SQL, Bash, PowerShell)
• Open to regular travel for client and project support

Contact Hire Resolve for your next career-changing move.

Apply for this role today, contact Sune Pienaar at Hire Resolve or on LinkedIn
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We will contact you telephonically in 3 days should you be suitable for this  vacancy. If you are not suitable, we will put your CV on file and contact you  regarding any future vacancies that arise