Systems administrator

Cape Town, South Africa | Posted on 20/09/2024

Ontec has a diverse team made up of innovative and competent individuals. The company not only drives performance for employees to excel on a professional and personal level but rewards this performance. People here are satisfied, challenged and happy, which makes it a perfect working environment.

Job Description Scopeof 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. Requirements 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 Postgre SQL database will be an advantage. Experience using RESTful webservices, JSON in particular. Experience with continuous integration and Dev Ops 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: SQL Server Databases IIS 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.