Senior Database Administrator
Date: 25 Sep 2024
Location: Stellenbosch, Western Cape, ZA
Company: Capitec Bank Ltd
Apply by: 15 October 2024
We're on the lookout for energetic, self-motivated individuals who share our passion for service in the banking industry. To be part of the journey, follow the steps below:
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Join Us in Becoming the Best Bank in the World!!
We appoint energized and motivated people for their potential and continuously look for talented, driven individuals to help us innovate and evolve. That is why we focus on finding the right people for the right jobs. We love what we do because we focus on making a positive difference for our clients and employees. Our company DNA is built around talented and committed teams dedicated to build a brand that we are proud of and earns the trust of our clients.
Who We Are
We are a bank, but we’re much more than that. We believe that banking is about enabling people to control their financial lives through banking that is simplified, accessible, affordable, and delivered through a personal experience. By helping our clients manage their financial lives better, we enable them to live better.
Why choose Us
At Capitec, we offer our best by living up to our CEO values in every situation – we always put the Client first, act with Energy and take Ownership. And to support people in being their best, our Employee Value Proposition offers every value to all team members through cohesive teams, growth opportunities as well as employee benefits and savings. We make it a priority to ensure that each member of the Capitec team feels welcome, valued, focused, and has the opportunity to grow.
Purpose of the role
The role's main purpose is to commission and ensure the efficient running / operation of the database management systems within Capitec Bank
Minimum Experience
- 6+ years’ experience in a senior database administration position
- 1-2+ years’ experience with PostgreSQL
- 4+ years’ experience in performance monitoring/analysis and capacity planning
- 1+ years’ experience in Operating System Administration
- Experience with AWS is advantageous.
- Grade 12 National Certificate / Vocational
Knowledge
Detailed knowledge of:
- SQL Server design and administration
- PostgreSQL
- PGAdmin
- Redgate
- SQL Server performance and capacity analysis
- T-SQL Programming and optimization
A sound understanding of:
- IT systems development processes (SDLC lifecycle)
- Business continuity planning
- IT Operations
- SQL Server Internals
- Storage/SAN architecture
Conditions of Employment
- Clear criminal and credit record
- A valid driver's license and own vehicle is required
- Contactable via own mobile phone
Capitec is committed to diversity, applications to this position will strictly be considered in support of our employment equity goals.