Cloud Database Consultant (Contract) - Gauteng/Hybrid - ISB2401559
Cloud Database Consultant (Contract) - Gauteng/Hybrid - ISB2401559
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Job Description
Lead cloud database transformation and optimization initiatives!
Expert-level role with global impact
Work with cutting-edge AWS and Azure technologies
Drive database migration strategies
POSITION: Contract: 01 October 2025 31 December 2028
EXPERIENCE: Minimum 8 years related experience
COMMENCEMENT: 01 October 2025
LOCATION: Hybrid: Midrand/Menlyn/Rosslyn/Home Office rotation
TEAM: Cloud Database Services (PostgreSQL)
Qualifications/Experience
- Bachelors or Masters degree in Computer Science Information Technology or related field
- Minimum 8 years experience in database administration and consulting
- Deep expertise in at least two: PostgreSQL Oracle MS SQL Server
Essential Skills Requirements
- In-depth knowledge of AWS and Azure database services (RDS Aurora Cosmos DB Azure SQL Database)
- Experience with database performance tuning security hardening and cost optimization in cloud environments
- Proficiency in scripting languages (Python Bash PowerShell) for automation and management tasks
- Solid understanding of database backup recovery and disaster recovery strategies in cloud contexts
- Experience with database high availability and replication technologies
- Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work under pressure
- Relevant cloud certifications (e.g. AWS Certified Database Specialty Azure Database Administrator Associate).
- Experience with NoSQL databases and cloud-based NoSQL solutions.
- Knowledge of containerized database deployments and orchestration tools (e.g. Docker Kubernetes).
- Familiarity with infrastructure-as-code (IaC) tools like Terraform or CloudFormation.
- Understanding of data governance and compliance requirements in the automotive industry and South African context.
- Experience with database monitoring and observability tools in cloud environments.
- Experience with Prometheus and Grafana for monitoring
- Familiarity with agile methodologies and DevOps practices.
- Familiarity with tools like Confluence and Jira
- Experience working in a global multi-cultural team environment
Role Requirements
- Design implement and manage cloud-based database solutions on AWS and Microsoft Azure platforms ensuring high availability scalability and performance.
- Develop and implement strategies for migrating on-premises databases to cloud environments working closely with the global migration team.
- Optimize database performance security and cost-efficiency in cloud environments.
- Implement and manage database backup recovery and disaster recovery solutions in the cloud.
- Collaborate with the automation team to develop scripts and tools for database management monitoring and maintenance in cloud environments.
- Work with the security team to implement and maintain database security measures ensuring compliance with Group standards and South African data protection regulations.
- Provide expert technical support for cloud database issues performing root cause analysis and implementing long-term solutions.
- Stay updated on the latest cloud database technologies and services evaluating their potential application within Group.
- Participate in capacity planning and resource optimization for cloud database infrastructure.
- Collaborate with application teams to ensure optimal database design and query performance in cloud environments.
- Contribute to the development of best practices standards and documentation for cloud database management.
- Mentor junior team members and share knowledge on cloud database technologies and best practices.
- Act as a liaison between the South African hub and global cloud database teams ensuring knowledge transfer and consistent practices across regions.
NB:
- South African citizens/residents preferred. Valid work permit holders will be considered.
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- If you do not receive a response within 2 weeks please consider your application unsuccessful.
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Employment Type
Full-time
