Johannesburg: Database Administrator – Hybrid – Johannesburg

ENVIRONMENT: Our client is a specialist vehicle finance group focused on delivering tailored financing solutions to individuals and businesses across South Africa. They are currently seeking a Database Administrator to take ownership of the Organisation’s data infrastructure, ensuring optimal performance, security, and reliability across critical database environments, including Microsoft SQL Server 2019, MySQL, Amazon Redshift, and Amazon RDS. Cloud exposure within Azure and AWS environments is advantageous, as is experience with Infrastructure as Code tools such as Terraform and AWS CloudFormation. DUTIES Take ownership of the organisation’s database and data infrastructure environments. Administer and maintain Microsoft SQL Server, MySQL, Amazon Redshift, and Amazon RDS platforms. Monitor, optimise, and tune database performance across all supported environments. Write, review, and optimise complex SQL queries, stored procedures, and triggers. Implement proactive monitoring mechanisms to detect and resolve performance bottlenecks. Manage backup strategies, disaster recovery planning, and high-availability configurations. Execute database upgrades and patches with minimal operational disruption. Maintain comprehensive technical documentation relating to database environments and processes. Enforce data integrity, access controls, audit logging, and security best practices. Provide architectural input and guidance on database design, modelling, and best practices. Collaborate with development, DevOps, and cloud engineering teams. Provide on-call support and respond to production incidents and critical alerts. REQUIREMENTS Minimum 5 years’ experience as a Database Administrator, with strong SQL Server expertise. Proven experience administering Microsoft SQL Server (2019). Hands-on experience with MySQL. Experience working with Amazon Redshift and Amazon RDS. Strong performance tuning and query optimisation skills. Experience implementing backup, recovery, and disaster recovery solutions. Solid understanding of database security, compliance, and access control mechanisms. Authorised to work in South Africa (citizen or passport holder). Visa sponsorship not available. Nice-to-Have: Experience with Azure cloud environments. Experience using Terraform. Experience with AWS CloudFormation. ATTRIBUTES Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Ability to work independently and take technical ownership. Detail-oriented with a strong focus on data integrity and accuracy. Excellent communication skills with the ability to collaborate cross-functionally. Proactive approach to monitoring, optimisation, and risk mitigation. Calm and effective under pressure, particularly during system incidents.