We are looking for a Database Developer to join our growing technology team in Johannesburg. This is a great opportunity for someone who is passionate about databases, enjoys writing clean SQL, and wants to grow their career in a collaborative and innovative environment. PostgreSQL is at the core of what this team does — if databases excite you, we want to hear from you.

What you’ll do:

• Assist in designing and maintaining database structures and schemas
• Write and optimise SQL queries, stored procedures, functions and triggers
• Support database replication and availability monitoring
• Collaborate with developers, product managers and designers to deliver quality features
• Help maintain data integrity, security and documentation
• Troubleshoot and resolve database issues as they arise
• Learn and apply best practices in database performance and optimisation
• Participate in code reviews and contribute to team knowledge sharing

Your expertise:

• Essential
  • A minimum of 3-4 years of hands-on PostgreSQL or SQL database development
  • Some exposure to DBA tasks — backups, performance, availability
  • Experience working in an Agile development environment
  • Basic understanding of OO design principles
• Advantageous
  • Any exposure to PostGIS or spatial/GIS data — a big bonus if you have it
  • Exposure to ASP.NET, ASP.NET Core or WebAPI
  • Exposure to MySQL or other relational databases

Qualifications required:

• Matric / Grade 12
• Degree or Diploma in Software Engineering, Computer Science or related field

Personal Attributes:

• Curious and eager to learn
• Takes ownership and asks questions when unsure
• Good communicator — written and verbal
• Team player who enjoys collaboration
• Analytical mindset with attention to detail