Database Administrator - Cape Town Verfied

R 600 000 – 720 000 per annum Cape Town, Western Cape Cape Town, Western Cape more than 14 days ago 29-03-2019 1:50:12 PM
24-05-2019 1:50:12 PM
A global industry leading e-commerce company have a great job opportunity for a Database Administrator (NoSQL) Mongo to join their team in Cape Town. You will be responsible for all support, administration and maintenance of their extensive NoSQL based environment. Does this job seem like the perfect challenge for you? Keep reading!

Your key job responsibilities as the Database Administrator (NoSQL) Mongo in Cape Town will include:

- Install, configure, and test new database configurations; perform version upgrades of existing databases
- Install, upgrade and maintain all database-related server and administration software
- Perform DB profiling and optimization; analyze proposed schema changes as needed
- Proactively monitor activity, utilization, exceptions and database health; propose and deploy appropriate improvements; automate repetitive tasks
- Collaborate with team members to create, publish and maintain database deployment methods and procedures for databases
- Perform database backup and recovery duties; inform standards and schedules for database backups; ensure that backup schedules meet the recovery requirements and conforms to all database and data quality policies and standards
- Work closely with project teams to ensure project success; coordinate product releases, data structure evolution, and manage and synchronize data promotions between development, test and production environments
- Act as a point of escalation and resolution for data related issues
- Provide advanced technical support for database developers
- Provide 24×7 database support as part of a rotation of on-call DBAs
- Implement and maintain archival and high availability strategies
- Perform other duties as assigned to ensure the success of the team and the entire organization
- Install new / rebuild existing servers and configure hardware, peripherals, services, settings, directories, storage, etc. in accordance with standards and project/operational requirements
- Develop and maintain installation and configuration procedures
- Contribute to and maintain system standards
- Research and recommend innovative, and where possible automated approaches for system administration tasks

Requirements for this Database Administrator (NoSQL) Mongo job in Cape Town:

- BSc Degree in Information Systems, Computer Science or related technical discipline or equivalent experience
- Experience with NoSQL database technologies such as MongoDB
- Demonstrate consistent behaviour aligned to the Combined F and Organizational Culture
- Passion for new technologies and willing to learn and develop new skills
- Self-motivated, strong personal drive, highly organised, energetic, innovative and proactive
- Passionate about technology
- Ability to solve complex problems and make decisions
- Ability to interpret and discuss technical terminology
- Motivated to do self-study