Full-Time Employment Role
Launch Your Career with a Leader in Mobile Gaming and VAS!
Are you passionate about data and eager to start your career in database development? Our client, a leading innovator in Value Added Services (VAS) and Mobile Gaming, is seeking a motivated Junior SQL Database Developer to join their dynamic team in Durban, South Africa. This is your opportunity to work on cutting-edge database systems that power engaging experiences for millions of users across Africa. Under the mentorship of their Senior Database Developer, youll gain hands-on experience with Microsoft SQL Server, Azure, and Power BI while contributing to exciting projects in the gaming and mobile services industry. If youre ready to learn, grow, and make an impact, apply now!
About Our Client
Our client is a dynamic leader in the fast-paced world of Value Added Services (VAS) and Mobile Gaming, delivering engaging, data-driven experiences to millions of users across the continent. Their success is built on robust, scalable technology, and theyre passionate about building a collaborative, innovative team to shape the future of interactive entertainment.
What Youll Do
- Write and Optimize Queries: Develop, test, and debug T-SQL queries, stored procedures, functions, and views to support gaming platforms and VAS applications.
- Support Database Design: Assist in designing and maintaining database schemas and objects under the guidance of the Senior Database Developer.
- Ensure Data Integrity: Help maintain data quality, security, and performance across all database systems.
- Perform Database Tasks: Conduct basic administration tasks, such as monitoring performance, managing user access, and executing backups/restores with supervision.
- Troubleshoot Issues: Resolve database performance issues and user-reported data problems efficiently.
- Build Reports and Dashboards: Support the creation of internal reports and interactive dashboards using Power BI.
- Assist in Data Migration: Contribute to data migration and integration tasks, particularly with Azure SQL and other cloud platforms.
- Document Processes: Create and maintain clear documentation for database processes, code, and architectural diagrams.
- Collaborate Across Teams: Work with developers, product managers, and business stakeholders to understand and meet data requirements.
- Education: Bachelors degree or National Diploma in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience).
- Experience: 2 years of experience working with Microsoft SQL Server.
- Technical Skills:
- Solid understanding of relational database concepts (RDBMS) and T-SQL programming (e.g., SELECT statements, joins, inserts, updates, deletes).
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a keen attention to detail.
- Soft Skills: Excellent communication, teamwork, and a strong desire to learn and grow in the data and analytics field.
- T-SQL Programming: Proficiency in writing, testing, and debugging T-SQL queries, stored procedures, functions, and views for Microsoft SQL Server.
- Relational Database Concepts (RDBMS): Strong understanding of database structures, normalization, indexing, and data modeling.
- Microsoft SQL Server: Hands-on experience with SQL Server for querying, schema design, and basic administration tasks.
- Problem-Solving and Debugging: Ability to troubleshoot and resolve database performance issues and data-related problems.
- Data Quality and Integrity: Knowledge of ensuring data accuracy, security, and consistency in database systems.
Nice-to-Have Technical Skills
- Microsoft Azure Data Services: Familiarity with Azure SQL Database, Azure Data Factory, or Azure Synapse Analytics for cloud-based data solutions.
- Power BI: Experience creating reports, datasets, and interactive dashboards for business intelligence.
- ETL Processes: Knowledge of Extract, Transform, Load (ETL) concepts and tools like SQL Server Integration Services (SSIS).
- Location: Durban, South Africa
- Work Arrangement: Hybrid (access to the Durban office with flexibility for remote work)
- Position Type: Full-time, permanent
- Work Schedule: Monday to Friday, standard business hours (flexible)
- Reports To: Senior Database Developer
- Exciting Industry: Work on innovative projects in the dynamic world of mobile gaming and VAS, impacting millions of users.
- Mentorship and Growth: Receive direct guidance from an experienced Senior Database Developer and access training opportunities, including Azure and Power BI certifications.
- Collaborative Culture: Join a supportive, forward-thinking team that values creativity and technical excellence.
- Career Development: Build a strong foundation in database development and grow into advanced roles in data and analytics.
- Hybrid Flexibility: Enjoy the balance of working from the clients Durban office and remotely, tailored to your needs.
