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The Database Engineer is responsible for investigating, implementing, maintaining, and supporting the organisation’s PostgreSQL databases, primarily hosted on AWS Aurora and RDS platforms. This role involves database design, administration, performance monitoring, capacity planning, and mentoring junior team members. A strong understanding of MySQL databases is also required. Additionally, the Database Engineer engages in research and development activities and contributes to business continuity planning tasks alongside the system engineers.
Our ideal candidate
- Over 5 years of experience in database administration and design, with a minimum of 3 years specifically focused on PostgreSQL.
- More than 2 years of experience in performance monitoring and analysis.
- Managing PostgreSQL databases on AWS services, including RDS for PostgreSQL and/or Aurora PostgreSQL, for at least 2 years.
- Demonstrable experience in MySQL database administration, encompassing installation, configuration, backup, and basic performance management.
- Experience in migrating on-premises databases (PostgreSQL, MySQL) to AWS, including the use of AWS DMS and native backup/restore method.
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Minimum Education
- Grade 12 National Certificate
Minimum Knowledge
- Detailed knowledge of PostgreSQL database architecture, design, administration, and internals.
- Strong understanding of IT systems (SDLC lifecycle).
- Strong understanding of business continuity planning and disaster recovery strategies for databases, particularly within AWS.
- Strong understanding of cloud storage concepts relevant to databases.
Skills
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Meticulous attention to detail.
- Project management skills (methodology specific).
- Proficiency in using the AWS management console and CLI.
- Conditions of Employment
- Clear credit and criminal record
- A valid driver's licence and personal vehicle are required
- Reachable via own mobile phone
- In office daily in Stellenbosch (Technopark)
Conditions of Employment
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Clear credit and criminal record
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A valid driver's licence and personal vehicle are required
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Reachable via own mobile phone
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In office daily in Stellenbosch (Technopark)
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