Current Opportunities at BET Software

We Want You:

• Our Development Team has a spot for a Database Administrator Technical Lead. You will report to the Team Lead, and work in close collaboration, planning, designing, and executing technical solutions and improvements within the respective software development Team. We consider you the technical expert, with a strong understanding of technology systems, architecture, data structures and data sources.

You Bring:

• 5-7 years’ experience in a commercial environment utilizing a high transaction database.
• 5+ years’ experience in MSSQL-all aspects.
• Advanced SQL skills and query writing skills.
• Advanced troubleshooting SQL skills.
• Experience in designing/optimizing MSSQL Databases.
• Proven experience in mentoring of other DBAs.

What You’ll Do:

• Engage regularly with software architects in order to ensure the development within the team is according to architectural guidelines.
• Work with other dbas/developers, and architects to make sure that the solutions meet application requirements and performance goals.
• Ensure that all technical solutions that are rolled out consider compatibility with other environments and dependencies; have a high usability factor; are reliable to reduce down time and perform at maximum efficiency during peak periods of usage; consider security at its highest level (third party attacks; data protection etc).
• Drive the adoption of processes within the team which consider and meet the expectations of technical throughput rates and responses; processing times; effective resource utilization during operation and where the system or solution ensures maximum operational capacity requirements are met.
• Ensure the delivery of a complete and technically appropriate solution which covers all the agreed specified tasks and user objectives and has been tested thoroughly.
• Where possible work to develop and implement a quality mechanism for the solution to analyse its own faults and provide reports prior to a critical failure.
• Develop the solution in a manner which supports modification for future dbas thereby reducing the numbers of defects or negatively affecting system quality.
• Take an active involvement in problem resolution and where necessary works after hours to ensure that problems are resolved.
• Demonstrate initiative by understanding, acquiring and implementing new knowledge and skills both within team and to the wider group.
• Incorporates the new abilities into the day to day operational activities to improve performance of products and systems.
• Identify team members requiring a specific knowledge, skill or understanding and seek ways to impart or upskill the team members through coaching and mentorship.
• Verify the knowledge has been imparted successfully and if not, take steps to rectify gaps in transfer of the knowledge.

Closing Date 01 July 2023

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We Want You:

• Our Development Team has a spot for a Database Administrator Technical Lead. You will report to the Team Lead, and work in close collaboration, planning, designing, and executing technical solutions and improvements within the respective software development Team. We consider you the technical expert, with a strong understanding of technology systems, architecture, data structures and data sources.

You Bring:

• 5-7 years’ experience in a commercial environment utilizing a high transaction database.
• 5+ years’ experience in MSSQL-all aspects.
• Advanced SQL skills and query writing skills.
• Advanced troubleshooting SQL skills.
• Experience in designing/optimizing MSSQL Databases.
• Proven experience in mentoring of other DBAs.

What You’ll Do:

• Engage regularly with software architects in order to ensure the development within the team is according to architectural guidelines.
• Work with other dbas/developers, and architects to make sure that the solutions meet application requirements and performance goals.
• Ensure that all technical solutions that are rolled out consider compatibility with other environments and dependencies; have a high usability factor; are reliable to reduce down time and perform at maximum efficiency during peak periods of usage; consider security at its highest level (third party attacks; data protection etc).
• Drive the adoption of processes within the team which consider and meet the expectations of technical throughput rates and responses; processing times; effective resource utilization during operation and where the system or solution ensures maximum operational capacity requirements are met.
• Ensure the delivery of a complete and technically appropriate solution which covers all the agreed specified tasks and user objectives and has been tested thoroughly.
• Where possible work to develop and implement a quality mechanism for the solution to analyse its own faults and provide reports prior to a critical failure.
• Develop the solution in a manner which supports modification for future dbas thereby reducing the numbers of defects or negatively affecting system quality.
• Take an active involvement in problem resolution and where necessary works after hours to ensure that problems are resolved.
• Demonstrate initiative by understanding, acquiring and implementing new knowledge and skills both within team and to the wider group.
• Incorporates the new abilities into the day to day operational activities to improve performance of products and systems.
• Identify team members requiring a specific knowledge, skill or understanding and seek ways to impart or upskill the team members through coaching and mentorship.
• Verify the knowledge has been imparted successfully and if not, take steps to rectify gaps in transfer of the knowledge.

Closing Date 08 July 2023

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We Want You:

• We are looking for an Intermediate Database Administrator and we cannot contain our excitement. As our Intermediate Database Administrator, we would be trusting you to manage the upkeep and security precautions for the company's databases. We're constantly on high alert! By monitoring and maintaining malware protection software, you should be able to keep an eye out for any shady or dodgy activity to prevent security lapses.

Like your favourite uncle with the cold room keys, you'll organize databases and create account information that only authorized users will access, enabling them to quickly find crucial information.

You Bring:

• Completed BSc Computer Science or National Diploma in IT.
• Solid time management and communication skills are essential.
• Experience in designing/optimising MSSQL Databases.
• 3-5 years of experience in a commercial environment.
• 3+years’ experience in MSSQL-all aspects.
• Advanced SQL skills and query writing skills.
• Optimisation and fine-tuning of all aspects of MSSQL.
• Ensuring high database availability competencies.

What You’ll Do:

• Ensure database design is robust, scalable and operating optimally.
• Rollback and Disaster recovery management.
• Work towards a long-term data warehousing solution based on SQL server 2016 Enterprise.
• Monitor database performance, implement changes and apply new patches and versions when required.
• Drive the adoption of processes within the Team which consider and meet the expectations of technical throughput rates and responses, processing times, effective resource utilisation during operation, and that the system or solution ensures maximum operational capacity for requirements to be met.
• Diagnose and troubleshoot database errors.
• Create and manage database reports, visualisations and dashboards.
• Take an active involvement in problem resolution and where necessary, work after hours to ensure that problems are resolved.
• Demonstrate initiative by understanding, acquiring and implementing new knowledge and skills both within the Team and to the wider group.
• Ensure techniques, technologies, tools and processes used are in line with industry best practices.
• Identify Team Members requiring specific knowledge, skill or understanding and seek ways to impart or upskill the Team Members through coaching and mentorship.
• Verify that the knowledge has been imparted successfully, and if not, take steps to rectify gaps in the transfer of the knowledge.
• Provide technical guidance to the Team through collaboration sessions and knowledge-sharing initiatives.

Closing Date 11 June 2023

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We Want You:

• We are on the search for an IT Project Manager; a leader who is a master at multitasking.
• You will manage high-complexity projects to successful completion from initiation through to closure. In this role, you will collaborate and coordinate with cross-functional Teams to complete distinct projects, both on time and within budget.
• The successful incumbent will provide project management, technical leadership, and the ability to estimate any task, no matter how complex, not when it’s completed.

You Bring:

• Relevant Diploma/Degree in Project Management or studying towards.
• Microsoft IT certifications.
• Internationally recognised Microsoft Excel qualifications.
• PMP Certification.
• Prince 2 Certification.
• 5+ years’ total experience, including 3+ years in a production 24/7 high-availability multi-site environment.
• 3+ years of experience in a project management role, specifically in Infrastructure.
• Advanced level of proficiency with MS Project, Excel, Visio, PowerPoint, and SharePoint with experience presenting to stakeholders and/or senior leadership.
• Strong leadership, diplomatic and motivational skills including the ability to lead up, across, and down multiple business and technology organisations.
• Tools: MS Project, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint; CA Clarity PPM, MS TFS/Azure DevOps, Dynatrace’s, standards, and procedures

What You’ll Do:

• Implementing IT strategies that deliver projects on schedule and within budget.
• Provide project leadership and support as agreed or when necessary for all IT shared service projects.
• Coordinate and support the implementation of Patch/Version upgrades to maintain infrastructure.
• Plan and support proposed infrastructure/application changes/upgrades through relevant change control.
• Define the statement of work and specifications for the requested project work.
• Full project life cycle ownership: successful project delivery will include full implementation from initiation to completion for one large and complex project or several minor initiatives simultaneously.
• Manage all aspects of multiple related projects to ensure the overall program is aligned to and directly supports the achievement of strategic objectives.
• Participate in establishing practices, templates, tools, and partnerships to expand and mature these capabilities for the organisation.
• Prepare estimates and detailed project plans for all phases of the project.
• Work in collaboration with business leads to procure adequate resources to achieve project objectives in planned timeframes.
• Demonstrate a functional acumen to support how solutions will address client goals while maintaining alignment with industry best practices.
• Understand interdependencies between technology, operations, and business needs.
• Manage project scope and changes with all stakeholders and Teams on the ground effectively.
• Act as an internal quality control check for the project. 
• Manage a portfolio of complex initiatives that span one or multiple lines of business.
• Report on project success, criteria, results, and metrics.
• Distribute status reports from the Project Team, analyse results and troubleshoot problem areas.
• Provide status reporting regarding project milestones, deliverables, dependencies, risks, and issues, communicating across leadership.
• Define success criteria and disseminate them to involved parties throughout the project and program life cycle.
• Manage IT operational support for all infrastructure issues, incidents & requests.
• Provide timely and accurate communications on ITO outages & maintenance.
• Perform comprehensive asset and spare management across all sites.
• Manage procurement, deployment, and return/scrapping of owned/leased infrastructure.
• Maintain governance and controls on shared infrastructure.
• Conduct shared services supplier SLA performance reviews whilst managing vendor relationships. Ensure services are relevant and compliant.
• Ensure appropriate use of IT processes, tools, and methodologies.

Closing Date 09 June 2023

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We Want You:

• We are currently seeking a Senior Application Support Analyst who can proactively identify and resolve issues, as and when they arise. As the successful candidate, you will be responsible for closely monitoring and tracking any problems or bugs that occur, both in the front end and back end. Additionally, you will provide the necessary assistance to address these issues.

You Bring:

• 3+ years of experience on an IT service desk.
• Preferred qualification in IT: Computer Engineering or Software Programming (Degree or Diploma).
• Minimum 1-year experience with databases.
• Minimum 1-year server/client-side languages.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Good interpersonal skills and technical capabilities.
• Excellent problem-solving and attention to detail.
• Ability to multi-task in a deadline-driven environment and show initiative.
• Strong organisational and resourceful capabilities.
• High levels of attention to detail and resilience.

Closing Date 09 June 2023