Large national betting company seeks a strong SQL DBA/ developer to maintain and enhance a MSSQL based database offering to ensure scalability/reliability/functionality of a database at the core of a new national software solution. As the effective owner of the databases across the organization the role offers career growth and the use the latest Microsoft SQL technology.

Job specifications:

MSSQL /DBA Developer DBN Permanent

BASIC DUTIES:

• Ensure Database design is robust, scalable and operating optimally.
• Ensure Store Procedures are optimised.
• Write stored procedures/views etc.
• Rollback and Disaster recovery management
• Ensure high DB availability as this has a public facing web front end
• Be involved with planning meetings, documentations and testing
• Work towards a long term Data warehousing solution based on SQL server 2016 Enterprise
• Support and Update existing products
• Solid time management and communication skills essential
• Good Understanding of big data manipulation methodology

SOFTWARE EXPERIENCE:

• Advanced SQL skills and query writing skills
• Optimisation and fine tuning all aspects of MSSQL
• Ensuring high db availability.

WORK EXPERIENCE:

• Experience in designing/optimising MSSQL Databases.
• 5 – 7  years’ experience in a commercial environment
• 5+ years’ experience in MSSQL – all aspects

EDUCATIONAL SKILLS:

• Matric with a good Maths Grade
• A completed BSc Computer Science or National Diploma in IT

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

• Driver’s license and own transport essential
• Willing to work extended hours
• Ability to work under pressure

Ref: JHB000174/ZS