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Senior Database Administrator

5 Months ago • 6 Years + • Administrative

Job Details

Job title: Senior Database Administrator

Reporting to: Head of Data Engineering

Location: Cape Town

ALL STAFF APPOINTMENTS WILL BE MADE WITH DUE CONSIDERATION OF THE COMPANY’S EE TARGETS

WHAT WE DO

Lula is an innovative and human-focused FinTech company on a mission to help small businesses optimise their cash flow. Our purpose is to help SMEs manage their businesses better, faster, and more simply, so they can spend more time doing what they love.

If you’re looking for a new place to call ‘home’ that believes in the potential of the broader SME landscape in South Africa and a place where you’ll work with awesome people - then Lula’s the place for you!

We’re making business banking fast, human, Lula!

OUR VALUES

Collaborative - we’re a clan and work together as a team, always towards a common goal

Committed - we’re accountable and follow through no matter the challenge

Curious - we look for better ways to do things and make a positive difference

Connected - we stay close to, learn from and look to understand each other and our customers

Compassionate - we go out of our way to care about our colleagues, our customers and our community

OVERALL PURPOSE

As a Senior Database Administrator, you will be responsible for the performance, integrity, and security of our Azure-based databases. You will play a critical role in designing, implementing, and maintaining database systems while collaborating with development and operations teams to ensure seamless integration and functionality.

Responsibilities will include (but is not limited to):

  • Database Management: Design, install, configure, and maintain Azure SQL databases and other database services.
  • Performance Monitoring: Monitor database performance and optimize query execution, indexing, and storage configurations to ensure optimal operation.
  • Security Management: Implement and maintain security measures to safeguard data against unauthorized access and breaches.
  • Backup and Recovery: Develop and manage backup and recovery strategies, ensuring data integrity and availability.
  • Troubleshooting: Identify and resolve database-related issues and performance bottlenecks efficiently.
  • Collaboration: Work closely with application developers, data analysts, and system architects to support data needs and promote best practices.
  • Documentation: Maintain comprehensive documentation of database configurations, processes, and changes.
  • Upgrades and Migrations: Plan and execute database upgrades and migrations with minimal downtime and impact on users.
  • Automation: Develop and implement automation scripts for routine database maintenance tasks.

THE COMPETENCIES WE’RE AFTER

  • Clear and concise communication and documentation skills
  • Process orientated with experience in Agile
  • Team-player with a desire to collaborate
  • Critical thinking skills
  • Focused on high quality output
  • Self-starter

THE SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE WE’RE LOOKING FOR

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, IT, or related field
  • 6+ years experience as a Database Administrator or in a similar role
  • Experience in Azure cloud environment preferred
  • Proficiency in T-SQL and database scripting.
  • Relational DB experience, preferably MSSQL & Postgres
  • Knowledge of database security practices and compliance requirements.
  • Familiarity with database performance tuning and optimization techniques.

Please note that all appointments are subject to our background checking process, which may include Credit, Criminal and any other job inherent checks


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