Database Administrator

Are you passionate about data, databases, and business intelligence? We're looking for a Database Administrator (DBA) to join our BI and Data Platform team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to grow their career in database administration, data warehousing, cloud technologies, and business intelligence support.

As a DBA, you will play a key role in maintaining reliable, secure, and high-performing database environments that support ETL processes, data warehouses, dashboards, reporting platforms, and operational analytics.

• Monitor SQL Server performance, availability, database growth, disk space utilization, and overall system health.
• Investigate database alerts, failed jobs, and performance issues.
• Conduct routine health checks and preventative maintenance activities.
• Escalate risks and service-impacting incidents with clear documentation and impact assessments.

• Monitor and support SQL Agent jobs, SSIS packages, scheduled processes, and data refresh activities.
• Investigate ETL failures by reviewing logs, permissions, source system availability, and process dependencies.
• Assist with job reruns, validation activities, and incident resolution.
• Maintain database objects such as tables, views, and stored procedures used within ETL processes.

• Validate database backups and ensure successful completion according to backup schedules.
• Participate in restore testing and disaster recovery exercises.
• Monitor database maintenance plans and identify failed or missed activities.
• Maintain documentation and evidence related to backup and recovery testing.

• Manage database access requests and permission changes.
• Support access reviews, audits, and compliance activities.
• Identify inactive accounts, excessive permissions, and security risks.
• Ensure all changes are properly approved and documented.

• Assist with database deployments, script execution, and object migrations.
• Maintain implementation records, version control references, and rollback documentation.
• Support testing, environment refreshes, and post-deployment validation activities.
• Participate in change management processes and controlled releases.

• Maintain operational documentation, runbooks, and support procedures.
• Support compliance with governance, audit, security, and operational standards.
• Contribute to knowledge-sharing initiatives and process improvements.

• Resolve incidents and service requests relating to:
• Database access issues
• Failed SQL Agent jobs
• Database performance concerns
• ETL-related database issues
• Assist with root cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Identify opportunities to automate, optimize, and standardize processes.

• SQL Server Administration
• Database Monitoring & Troubleshooting
• Performance Tuning & Query Optimization
• Backup, Recovery & Disaster Recovery
• Security & Access Control
• ETL & Data Warehousing Concepts
• SSIS, SSRS, SSAS, and Power BI
• Microsoft Fabric, Azure SQL, and Azure Data Factory
• Incident Management & Support Operations

• National Diploma, B-Tech, Bachelor's Degree, or equivalent qualification in IT, Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field.
• 2-3 years of experience in database administration, BI support, data management, or IT support.
• Understanding of SQL fundamentals and relational databases.
• Basic database troubleshooting skills.
• Strong attention to detail and analytical thinking.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Exposure to Power BI, SSIS, SSRS, or SSAS will be advantageous.

• Competitive salary and performance-based incentives.
• Collaborative and supportive team environment.
• Opportunities for professional development and career growth.
• Exposure to modern data platforms and cloud technologies.