Database Administrator

Job Description

We are seeking a skilled Database Administrator to join our London office. The successful candidate will manage and optimise our databases, ensuring data integrity and accessibility while implementing best practices in database management.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement database architectures to improve performance.
• Perform system upgrades and database migrations as needed.
• Monitor and maintain database health through regular checks and updates.
• Implement best practices for database backup, recovery, and maintenance.
• Work on automation scripts for regular database tasks.

Requirements

Education

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field
• Master's degree preferred

Experience

• 5+ years track record of database management

Technical Skills

• Performance Tuning
• Database Security

Soft Skills

• Communication
• Team Collaboration

Certifications

• CompTIA Security+
• Microsoft Certified: Azure Data Engineer Associate

Languages

• English: Fluent

Advantageous

• Experience with Big Data technologies: Familiarity with Big Data processing frameworks like Hadoop and Spark.
• Knowledge of database automation tools: Experience with tools for automating database tasks and monitoring.

Benefits

• Generous annual leave plus bank holidays
• Retirement savings plan with company matching
• Access to wellness programs
• Work-life balance initiatives

Company Culture

• Learning and Development: Continuous professional development is important to us, and we offer various training and learning opportunities.
• Work-Life Balance: We promote a healthy work-life balance and offer flexible working arrangements where possible.
• Respect and Integrity: We uphold respect and integrity in all our interactions, fostering a positive workplace environment.