Job Purpose:
Responsible for the installation, configuration, upgrade, administration, monitoring and maintenance of database environments as well as the development of scripts for standard and non-standard database data interchange.
Job Outputs:
- Database design and provide assistance with the development and implementation of the project plan
- Guide database implementation and provide user training
- Conduct SQL Server learning sessions for application developers and advise developers on the most efficient database and SQL syntax designs
- Maintain database performance and plan and execute database testing
- Direct the maintenance and installation of new database software
- Ensure the safety, integrity, backup and recovery of database files
- Provide support to business on database performance and resolve queries timely and accurately
- Implement preventative measures to ensure maximum available up time for SQL Servers
Qualifications:
- Grade 12
- MCDBA Certification
- ITIL Certification is recommended
- Bachelor’s degree in IT is recommended
Experience:
- 3 years’ experience in database programming- T-SQL
- 3 years’ experience in Database design, development, implementation and configuration
- 3 years’ experience in SQL Server maintenance and optimization
- 3 years’ experiences in Server Reporting Services
- Experience in Data cubes and warehousing using SQL Server is recommended
Knowledge and Skills:
- System Analysis Life Cycle process knowledge
- Strong analytical and problem solving skills
- Ability to deal with complex situations and work in a dynamic environment
- Self-driven, and self-starter.
- Code 8 driver’s license
- Detail orientated