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Database Administrator (SA)

Remote: 
Full Remote
Experience: 
Mid-level (2-5 years)
Work from: 
South Africa

Offer summary

Qualifications:

3+ years managing SQL/NoSQL databases, Experience in cloud environments like Azure, Expertise in ProxySQL configuration, Familiarity with Kubernetes deployment strategies.

Key responsabilities:

  • Manage databases in a Kubernetes-based environment
  • Optimize database transactions and ensure security
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Job description

Database Administrator

South Africa- Remote

Full-time



About Greenpark


Greenpark is a global, award-winning, performance-driven content leader and brand publishing agency. Our purpose is to create meaningful connections that impact people’s lives through performance-driven content for search and social. Our unique expertise in Omnichannel Search & Insights, Creative Content and Performance Tech are delivered to our clients via an ad agency and in-house model.

We do this for a global client portfolio including Unilever, Campari Group, AIA, Sanofi, Nestle, Lipton, Kimberley Clark, Straumann, Ricola, Globe Telecom, and more.


Key Responsibilities:


  • Manage databases in a Kubernetes-based WordPress environment, ensuring high performance and resilience.
  • Optimize database transactions using ProxySQL for connection pooling and efficient handling of PHP limitations.
  • Oversee MariaDB as a managed service in Azure, ensuring resilience, scalability, and automatic backups, with the potential transition to MySQL Flexible Server.
  • Collaborate with development and infrastructure teams to ensure seamless integration and performance across all instances.
  • Ensure database security, conduct regular backups, and implement disaster recovery solutions.


Requirements:


  • 3+ years of experience managing SQL/NoSQL databases, preferably in cloud-based environments like Azure.
  • Expertise in ProxySQL configuration and database performance tuning in Kubernetes environments.
  • Experience with MariaDB or MySQL, with knowledge of transitioning to MySQL Flexible Server.
  • Familiarity with cloud-based databases and Kubernetes deployment strategies.


Preferred:


  • Knowledge of WordPress database management in enterprise architectures.
  • Experience with scaling databases in cloud environments and ensuring high availability.

Required profile

Experience

Level of experience: Mid-level (2-5 years)
Spoken language(s):
English
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Other Skills

  • Collaboration

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