Database Administrator

The Opportunity

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Database Administrator to join our dynamic engineering team. The ideal candidate will have a strong database management background combined with a deep understanding of how databases really work.

As a Database Administrator, you will not only mentor and guide our engineers but also participate in architectural and key decision-making forums regarding our databases, ensuring a focus is always on the reliability of our systems and centered on positive customer experience. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure the reliability, scalability, and security of our databases.

What You'll Do

• Administer, manage, and maintain both internal development and customer SQL databases (SQL Server, Azure SQL Database, PostgreSQL)

• Possess a good understanding of cloud platforms (e.g. Azure, AWS, GCP) to design, implement and manage cloud database infrastructure

• Automate administrative tasks and improve operational efficiency through scripting (e.g. PowerShell, Python)

• Monitor, analyze and optimize database performance across a large database estate

• Troubleshoot and resolve reported database-related issues, providing timely and effective solutions

• Collaborate with development teams to design and implement robust database solutions

• Act as the database Subject Matter Expert (SME) during the investigation and resolution of live customer incidents

• Ensure data security, privacy, and compliance with all applicable policies and standards

• Undertake database project work as required

What We're Looking For

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science or a related field or equivalent practical experience.

• 5+ years of experience in a Database Administration or related role with at least 2 of those years working in a cloud database environment.

• Good knowledge and understanding of cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, GCP)

• Progressive experience with boxed databases (e.g. SQL Server and PostgreSQL) together with hands-on experience of cloud database management (e.g. Azure SQL Database, Amazon Aurora, GCP Cloud SQL).

• Proven experience in providing oversight, with a strong ability to make informed decisions that drive system performance and scalability.

• Strong SQL skills (including TSQL and PL/pgSQL) together with proficiency in languages such as PowerShell and Python.

• Experience with version control systems and CI/CD pipelines for database changes.

• Familiarity with monitoring and logging tools like Prometheus, Grafana and DataDog.