Systems Administrator
Ontec · Cape Town, South Africa ·
- Category
- Devops
- Experience
- 5+ years
Scope
of role
A passionate System
Administrator with strong competency in SQL Server, Windows Server Operating
System and Internet Information Services (IIS).
Key
responsibilities:
· Manage
and configure SQL Server databases including performance monitoring and tuning.
· Administer
and support of all Windows Servers including websites hosted on IIS.
· Performance
monitoring and tuning of Windows Servers and IIS.
· Deployment,
administer and support of in-house developed applications which includes, Web
Applications, RESTFUL Web Services, backend applications and ETL tools.
· Collaborate
with developers to design, document and implement of low-latency,
high-availability, and performance applications.
· Collaborate
with other team members including software developers and test analysts.
· Will
be required to support reports on Crystal Reports
· Must
be able to interact with product stakeholders.
· Work
and thrive in a fast-paced environment, learn rapidly and master diverse web
technologies and techniques.
· Have
a self-motivated work mentality.
· Demonstrates
success in a small team environment.
· Knowledge of C#, .NET Core,
Entity Framework, MVC and Blazor will be an advantage.
· Must have extensive experience
in managing Windows Servers and IIS.
· Extensive experience in the
design and use of relational databases with SQL including Stored Procedures.
SQL Server experience is essential.
· Experience in working with
PostgreSQL database will be an advantage.
· Experience using RESTful web
services, JSON in particular.
· Experience with continuous
integration and DevOps tools.
· Experience with version
control (preferably git).
· Experience with Agile Software
Development Life Cycle.
· Business intelligence
background will be an advantage.
· Familiarity with Azure Cloud Services will be beneficial.
Qualifications
· Tertiary Qualification in
Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Systems or related
technical discipline.
· Minimum of 5 years’ experience
working in a Windows Server environment in particular the following
applications:
o SQL Server Databases
o IIS
Competencies
· Must display an ability to be
deadline and results driven.
· Must display an ability to
interact directly with end users.
· Must be able to work well
under pressure.
· Must display problem-solving
skills and techniques.
· Must be inquisitive about new
technologies, tools and trends within the development community.
· Standard Microsoft Office
efficiencies are required.
· Background in utilities
management especially water and electricity metering will be an advantage.