Senior SQL Server DBA at Switch Careers

Job description

## SA Citizens and SA Permanent Resident ID holders only##

Switch Careers offers R1 500 for any candidate that is referred and placed through us.


Company: Join this Global concern with offices around South Africa.

Job Description:

The Database Administrator (DBA) is responsible for providing technical support for the database environment including overseeing the development and organization of the databases, assessment and implementation of new technologies, and providing Information Technology with a long-term perspective on the relationship of database technology to the business opportunities facing the company.
The Database Administrator will take full responsibility for the regional company databases including setup & configuration, performance monitoring, maintenance activities and backups

Skills Requirements:

• Advanced skills with minimum 5 years plus experience in Microsoft SQL Server (2005 / 2008 / 2012 / 2014).
• Minimum 2-3 years’ experience in IT operation with strong understanding of database structures, theories, principles, and practices.
• Advanced skill & experience in Database Administration.
• Advanced skill & experience in Database Performance & Tuning
• Advanced skill & experience in Database Security.
• Advanced skill & experience in MS SQL Replication techniques.
• Experience in Data Modelling & Database design.
• Experience with data management and data processing flowcharting techniques.
• Knowledge of reporting and query tools and practices.
• Experience working in a team-oriented, collaborative environment.
• Experience working in a global context across time zones and countries and as a part of virtual teams.
• Experience working within a global IT governance framework.

Added Advantages :

• UML
• BPMN 2.0
• BABOK
• PMBOK
• Solid SDLC experience (Waterfall & Agile)
• C#.Net development

ROLE Responsilbilities:

• The DBA is challenged to work with architecture, application development and operations to help achieve a state-of-the-art environment that meets current and future business objectives.
• Trains and develops technical support and applications staff to better utilize on-line processing database environments.
• Provides and designs tools to assist in the management of the database and transaction processing environment.
• Works to provide a working model of our transaction processing environment for capacity assessment and planning.
• Develops a methodology for the ongoing assessment of database performance and the identification of problem areas. Plays a key role in implementing agreed performance optimization steps.
• Develops a security scheme for the database environment, as well as assisting in disaster recovery if necessary.
• Provides leadership during the development and enhancement of production applications including working with applications, technical support and operations during the design, development and implementation of applications.
• Works with the Wintel and Data Centre functions to develop both the physical and the logical database administration functions and assists in the development of our database computing environments.
• Works with others in IT to build the logical database area and provide technical guidance during all phases of the development process. Work with vendors in evaluating and implementing new technologies.
• Builds and maintains relationships with operational and sales organizations to understand and anticipate internal and external customer needs and market demand.
• Keeps abreast with best practice in DBA as a profession

**Please review the key outputs and the experience required to ensure you match the criteria before submitting your cv. *