Senior SQL DBA - Midrand, South Africa - Manpower Group SA (Pty) Ltd

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    Description
    Our client is seeking a Senior SQL DBA to support data analysis and troubleshooting for issues raised from the applications.

    Responsibilities:
    • Operating SQL database platform and will actively
      troubleshoot any issues impacting the environments as
      well as analyse error logs
    • Analysing of queries and advise on efficiency and
      improvements
    • Identify and resolve database locks and lack of statistics,
      resolve data structure issues, i.e. invalid objects, tables,
      partitions, constraints and perform deploy patches as and
      when required
    • Create and maintain SOP's
    • Collaborating with dbas, developers, vendors and
      professionals to deliver quality service
    • Performing as subject matter expert for database
      implementations
    • Automation of operational processes as needed, with
      accuracy and in compliance with our security requirements
    • Provide service delivery in a timely and efficient manner
    • Ensure that there is continuous support provided
    • To work with Incident Management, other support groups and vendors to provide seamless support to customers
    • Participate in projects work as assigned
    Requirements:
    • Grade 12
    • Formal IT qualification (National Diploma/Certificate,
      CompTia, Microsoft or similar certification) or must be
      currently studying towards completing a Degree/Diploma
      or Certificate in IT
    • ITIL v3 Foundation
    • Microsoft Azure and Office 365
    • Own car and Driver's License essential
    • MCSA: SQL Servers 2012 onwards
    • 5+ years' experience to MSSQL and PLSQL
    • Sound knowledge of ITIL and SDLC
    • Strong technical aptitude and ability to research and solve
      complex issues independently
    • Expert knowledge on MSSQL from 2012 onwards
    • Experience in MSSQL manager, performing SQL queries and log management
    • Experience with scripting and automation (Shell / Bash /
      PowerShell / PL / SQL / SQL / DBMS jobs)
    Please note only shortlisted candidates will be contacts