Description

We are searching for a DBA that has worked with Azure and on-prem SQL databases with a strong background in Dev DBA work. 

This would imply a strong knowledge of database design, normalization, performance, and tuning concepts, the ability to write SQL/PL SQL, data migration skills, and security concepts.  

The successful candidate will also need to have hands-on experience implementing Disaster recovery technologies like Clustering, Log shipping, Mirroring, Replication, troubleshooting, and fixing issues, as well as proficiency in backup and recovery processes. 

Work with dev and support teams daily - for project work, new implementations, enhancements, or issue resolution. 

It is expected that the candidate is proactive, disciplined, works well under pressure, works on concurrent items and is up-to-date with industry trends that impact databases or the environments they support. 

Qualifications, Experience and Skills

• Minimum of 3 years of experience working with Azure
• Proven track record of designing, deploying, and managing cloud-based solutions.
• Azure SQL Server DBA familiar with Dev Ops principles
• Strong SQL language capability
• Managed and implemented Azure Databases
• Must create/maintain bicep pipelines and documentation
• Managed and implemented on-prem Databases
• Manage project work, service packs, security, patches, password rotations, audit and alerting
• Understand the key differences between Azure vs on-prem implementations
• Setup and maintained database standards
• Create monthly trending and audit reports
• Strong database design understanding – normalization, read-write considerations with various data types
• Performance tuning knowledge – concept through to physical troubleshooting
• Have good knowledge of Stored Procedures, Triggers, Views, and Functions etc.
• Has worked with large complex mission-critical systems
• Exposure to Oracle/Mongo/Elastic/PostgreSql would be an advantage
• Ability to write PowerShell/Python scripts would be an advantage
• Strong working knowledge of RDBMS (high availability solutions & performance tuning).
• Proficiency in using AI-enabled productivity tools, such as Copilot, to improve efficiency, generate insight and support decision-making. Applies critical thinking and sound judgement when interpreting outputs, remains accountable for the quality and accuracy of their work

What We Value

At Investec we seek creative, talented people with passion, energy and stamina, who collaborate unselfishly.

We are committed to diversity and inclusion when recruiting internally and externally.