Job Description

OverviewExpleo is a trusted partner for end-to-end, integrated engineering, quality services and management consulting for digital transformation. We are a talent incubator. The time you spend at Expleo will turbo-charge your career, allowing you to work on complex technical challenges, enjoy opportunities to expand your skills and take part in inspiring, multi-disciplinary collaborations with your colleagues. Whether working on autonomous vehicles, green planes, the factories of tomorrow or cutting-edge banking technology, you will have the opportunity to become a bolder version of yourself. Lets change the game together.We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Database Administrator to join our team in Johannesburg (hybrid, in the office three days a week).Role Purpose:This role involves the installation, design, configuration, upgrade, administration, monitoring, and maintenance of databases and associated software products in support of operational systems and the development environment. The successful candidate will play a key role in maintaining the integrity, reliability, and security of our enterprise data.ResponsibilitiesDatabase Support and Maintenance:

• Perform routine database maintenance tasks to ensure optimal performance.
• Implement and maintain database security policies and procedures.
• Apply database patches and upgrades as needed.

Daily Health Checks:

• Conduct daily health checks to monitor database performance and availability.
• Identify and resolve any issues impacting database performance or availability.

Database Management:

• Design, implement, and manage databases to meet business requirements.
• Monitor database performance and implement performance tuning as necessary.
• Manage database backups, recovery, and disaster recovery plans.

Client Support:

• Provide support to internal and external clients regarding database-related issues.
• Work closely with development teams to support application development and deployment.

Qualifications

• Diploma or Degree in Information Systems or a related field.
• Microsoft certification (preferred).
• Azure Fundamentals certification (preferred).

Experience

• Proficiency in SQL.
• Experience with MongoDB (major advantage).
• Strong understanding of SQL Server AlwaysOn.
• Experience with Azure Cloud services.

Additional Skills:

• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities in a fast-paced environment.

BenefitsWe are guided by shared values in all things we do: Courage, Excellence, Collaboration, Respect and Accountability.

• Courage - We are bold thinkers and doers, always ready to take on new challenges. We think of ourselves as entrepreneurs, matching creativity with vigilance.
• Excellence - We are united by a shared ambition: change the game, together. Continuous performance is both an objective and a mindset.
• Collaboration -Teamwork and emotional intelligence are what makes us stand out in a crowd. We stand shoulder to shoulder, with our clients and our peers, through good times and setbacks.
• Respect - We are a hive of different profiles, and we place a high value on openness and transparency. We show respect, always.
• Accountability - We are reliable. We celebrate our successes, we take responsibility and learn from our failures. This is why we protect our right to fail as an opportunity to bounce back and progress.

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