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Senior Level 1 Application Support​/DBA Engineer

Job in Cape Town, 7561, South Africa
Listing for: PBT Group
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-09-02
Job specializations:
  • IT/Tech
    SRE/Site Reliability, Unix/Linux, Systems Administrator, Database Administrator
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Position: Senior Level 1 Application Support / DBA Engineer

Be part of our team of Data Specialists and embark on a career of the future! Job Title Senior Level 1 Application Support / DBA Engineer

An established organization specializing in Data and Analytics services is seeking a highly skilled Senior Level 1 Application Support / DBA Engineer to join their dynamic team. This role offers a unique opportunity to support mission‑critical enterprise environments, ensuring operational stability and resilience across multiple data centres. Perfect for professionals with a strong operational mindset and a passion for troubleshooting complex technical issues, this position plays a vital part in driving technological excellence and service reliability.

Duties:

  • Provide Level 1 and Level 2 application support across enterprise platforms and services
  • Monitor application health, system availability, database performance, and infrastructure stability
  • Investigate, troubleshoot, and resolve production incidents within agreed SLAs
  • Support Java‑based enterprise applications in production environments
  • Assist with application deployments, environment validations, and operational readiness activities
  • Support PostgreSQL database environments, including replication monitoring and connectivity troubleshooting
  • Collaborate with infrastructure services, including load balancers and monitoring platforms
  • Develop and maintain operational scripts using Bash and Python
  • Contribute to continuous improvement of monitoring, alerting, and operational support processes
  • Work closely with development, infrastructure, DBA, and Dev Ops teams to maintain platform resilience

Requirements:

  • Minimum 5 years’ experience in application or infrastructure support in production environments
  • Strong Linux administration and troubleshooting skills
  • Experience supporting enterprise applications
  • Exposure to PostgreSQL or similar relational databases
  • Knowledge of monitoring and observability platforms such as Prometheus and Grafana
  • Excellent troubleshooting and root cause analysis capabilities
  • Familiarity with high‑availability, failover, and replication environments
  • Scripting experience in Bash and Python
  • Understanding of networking fundamentals (DNS, TCP/IP, HTTPS)
  • Experience with Jira or similar operational workflows

Nice to Have:

  • Exposure to Kafka, distributed systems, or Keycloak
  • CI/CD pipeline experience, Docker, Kubernetes or Open Shift familiarity
  • Background in financial services or insurance industries
  • Relevant certifications in PostgreSQL, Linux, or cloud technologies

What We'll Give You:

  • A challenging role within a supportive, innovative environment
  • Opportunities for professional development and growth
  • A hybrid work model with flexible onsite arrangements
  • Competitive remuneration package, negotiable based on experience
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Position Requirements
10+ Years work experience
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