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Senior Database Administrator (MySQL, PostgreSQL) - Takealot

Cape Town Office💼 Full-time🗓 2026-09-17 → 2026-09-26

Core

Deploy, operate, support, and manage databases supporting Takealot's online retail applications and features.

Role type

Senior Database Administrator (MySQL, PostgreSQL)

Builds

Stable, resilient database platform for Takealot's e-commerce features

Domain

E-commerce / Relational Databases

Deliverable

production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | infrastructure

Required skills

MySQL, PostgreSQL, SQL query optimization, database architecture, backup and disaster recovery, replication, security, cloud infrastructure (IaC), performance tuning, database internals, scripting, networking, operating systems

Preferred skills

MongoDB, Redis, Kafka, Elasticsearch, Solr, open-source contributions

Technologies

MySQL, PostgreSQL, SQL Server, Oracle, MongoDB, Redis, Kafka, Elasticsearch, Solr, Google Cloud, Kubernetes

Responsibilities

Troubleshoot slow queries and assist developers with optimizable SQL queries; Assist developers with schema design and changes; Design and execute operational standards for backups, replication, security, and disaster recovery; Oversee performance, integrity, and security of corporate databases; Design and implement database optimizations; Manage database architecture changes; Assist with database cloud infrastructure as IaC; Mentor junior DBAs and engage in knowledge-sharing initiatives

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC with mentorship responsibilities

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