Johannesburg, South Africa
3 days ago
Technical Specialist
Job Description

To plan, design and build an Information Technology (IT) infrastructure architecture usually at an enterprise level to meet business requirements

Key Responsibilities

Perform 1st and 2nd standby duties – (Includes weekends)Perform daily system checksResolve allocated tickets within SLAImplement and maintain monitoring and alerting systemsConduct regular security checksResearch and implement improvements for platform functionality, performance, and stabilityProvide user support for the platformPlan for capacity needsRequired to be on standby for issues outside business hours and weekendsWork on various projectsOptimize performanceImplement and maintain data security measures. ​

Technical Skills

Proficiency with Big Data platforms (Vanilla Hadoop, Cloudera, or Hortonworks)Advanced SQL query skillsExperience with relational databases (MS SQL, Oracle, DB2, MySQL, etc.)- ​Hands-on experience in warehousing and transaction system design- Strong understanding of Apache Spark Architecture and YARN (building Spark applications is not required)- Familiarity with cloud computing concepts and platforms (AWS, Azure)- Expertise in performance tuning- Capacity planning skills- Bash scripting and Linux OS experience- Basic programming knowledge and terminology- Access management experience with Ranger and AD- Knowledge of data security and compliance requirements- Ability to manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously- Strong troubleshooting skills

The Character We're Looking For

Team playerShow Initiative, Proactive in problem-solving and continuous improvementSelf-motivated and driven to excel in a dynamic and evolving fieldDetail-oriented with a focus on accuracy and high-quality resultsCreative thinker, capable of finding innovative solutions to complex Big Data challenges

Additional Requirements

4+ years of experience in Hadoop administrationExperience in performance tuning and optimization

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Job Details

Take note that applications will not be accepted on the below date and onwards, kindly submit applications ahead of the closing date indicated below.

31/12/24

All appointments will be made in line with FirstRand Group’s Employment Equity plan. The Bank supports the recruitment and advancement of individuals with disabilities. In order for us to fulfill this purpose, candidates can disclose their disability information on a voluntary basis. The Bank will keep this information confidential unless we are required by law to disclose this information to other parties.

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