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SQL Database Administrator

PeopleSolved

  • R50,000 - R65,000 per month
  • Permanent Intermediate position
  • Cape Town Region
  • Posted 04 Aug 2025 by PeopleSolved
  • Job 2616136
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About the position

We are looking for a skilled and proactive SQL Server Database Administrator (DBA) to join our team full-time. This role is perfect for a mid-level DBA who thrives on performance tuning, optimization, and has a keen interest in modern SQL DevOps practices. You will play a vital role in maintaining and improving our SQL estate, with a strong emphasis on Azure SQL Managed Instance (MI).

Key responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

  • Monitor, maintain, and optimize SQL Server databases for high performance and availability.
  • Conduct database tuning, indexing, and query optimization.
  • Manage database backups, restores, and disaster recovery operations.
  • Collaborate with development teams to improve SQL standards and support database-driven development.
  • Work with infrastructure teams to implement high availability and failover strategies in Azure SQL.
  • Promote and implement SQL DevOps practices, including CI/CD and automation.
  • Use Redgate SQL Monitor for proactive monitoring and alerting.
  • Track and manage work through JIRA and contribute to database design and architectural discussions
  • Maintain database security, integrity, and compliance.
    Job requirements & preferred skills:
  • 3-5 years of experience as a SQL Server DBA in a production environment.
  • Strong skills in SQL Server performance tuning and query optimization.
  • Proficiency in T-SQL, indexing strategies, and execution plan analysis.
  • Experience with Azure SQL Managed Instance (MI) - including migration, setup, and optimization.
  • Familiarity with Redgate SQL Monitor and JIRA.
  • Proven knowledge of backup/recovery strategies and disaster recovery planning.
  • Excellent analytical thinking and communication skills.

PLEASE DO NOT SEND YOUR CV IF YOU DO NOT MEET THE REQUIREMENTS, IT WILL BE REJECTED, IF YOUR SALARY IS HIGHER THAN THE AMOUNTS STIPULATED DO NOT SEND YOUR CV, IF YOU HAVE NOT HEARD FROM US FOR 2 WEEKS PLEASE CONSCIDER YOUR APPLICATION UNSUCCESFULL.

Desired Skills:

  • SQL
  • REDGATE
  • TSQL
  • SQL Server Database Administration

Desired Work Experience:

  • 5 to 10 years

Desired Qualification Level:

  • Diploma

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Profile PeopleSolved is a specialist recruitment consultancy delivering leading talent in information technology, telecommunications, engineering & finance on a permanent, contract and temporary basis worldwide. Our passion is for solving the needs of our varied client base by identifying and developing the best talent in niche market segments, encouraging an entrepreneurial approach with our people as we grow. Values Commitment: People who are intrinsically driven to solve problems with a positive and unwavering passion for delivery. Energy: People who bring hard work and a sense of fun in reaching out to others in the quest to find solutions. Responsibility: People who never give up, who promote equality and fairness, who deliver solutions unfailingly. Entrepreneurship: People who use ambition and initiative, who deliver through creative solutions. Services Across the world we specialise in permanent and contract recruitment across niche industry sectors, and manage the careers of the best professionals in the technology, telecommunications, engineering and finance fields. With more than 15 years experience building global networks of specialist talent, PeopleSolved is uniquely placed to offer efficient, tailored solutions to our clients requirements for people. Harnessing all media to source leading talent, we have built a reputation for delivery and innovative service offerings to suit individual client and candidate needs.

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