Senior Database Administrator

The Senior Database Administrator is responsible for the design, implementation, performance, security, and availability of SunBet’s database infrastructure. Operating across production, staging, and development environments, the role ensures that the relational and NoSQL databases underpinning the iGaming platform are highly available, performant, and compliant with regulatory requirements. The Senior DBA leads capacity planning, disaster recovery strategy, and database architecture decisions while providing hands-on support for critical systems handling real-time financial transactions, player data, and gaming activity.

Core behavioural & Technical / proficiency competencies:

• SQL Server Administration & Azure SQL (design, tuning, HA, DR)
• T-SQL Development (queries, stored procedures, functions)
• Performance Tuning & Query Optimisation
• High Availability & Disaster Recovery (Always On AG, replication, failover)
• Database Security & Compliance (TDE, encryption, auditing, access control)
• Backup, Restore & Data Recovery
• Cloud Data Services (Azure SQL, CosmosDB, Redis, Data Factory)
• Automation & Scripting (PowerShell, T-SQL jobs, Azure Automation)
• CI/CD for Database Deployments (Azure DevOps, DACPAC)
• Understanding of multi-jurisdictional regulatory and data-privacy requirements
• Problem-Solving & Analytical Thinking
• Collaboration & Communication
• Agile & Adaptable
• Execution & Delivery Focus
• Attention to Detail & Rigour
• Innovation & Continuous Improvement
• Accountability & Ownership

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related field (required)
• Microsoft Certified: SQL Server Database Administration (MCSA/MCSE) (advantageous)
• Microsoft Certified: Azure Database Administrator Associate or equivalent (advantageous)

Experience:

• 5-6 years’ experience in database administration, with strong depth in SQL Server (2016+) and Azure SQL
• Proven experience with high-availability configurations (Always On AG, failover clustering, geo-replication)
• Deep knowledge of T-SQL, query optimisation, execution plan analysis, indexing strategies, and stored procedures
• Hands-on experience with backup/restore strategies, disaster recovery planning, and failover testing
• Working knowledge of Azure data services (Azure SQL Database, CosmosDB, Azure Cache for Redis, Azure Data Factory)
• Experience with database security: TDE, Always Encrypted, dynamic data masking, row-level security, and auditing
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines for database deployments (Azure DevOps, DACPAC/BACPAC, migrations frameworks)
• Experience with PowerShell scripting for DBA automation
• Experience in iGaming, fintech, payments, or other regulated industries (advantageous)
• Exposure to PostgreSQL or MySQL administration (advantageous)

Sun International is committed to employment equity and encourages applications from suitably qualified candidates. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

“ If you have not heard from us within 14 days of the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.”