
Database Administrator
- London
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Troubleshoot and resolve database-related issues promptly and accurately.
- Develop, maintain, and optimize database structures, schemas, and queries.
- Monitor and maintain database integrity, performance, and storage utilization.
- Implement and manage backup and recovery procedures to ensure high availability.
- Ensure database deployments align with internal standards, as defined by the IT division GBS, and meet business requirements.
- Meet ticket SLA expectations and contribute to incident resolution.
- Stay current with emerging database technologies and assess their applicability.
- Generate detailed reports on database performance and stability.
- Assist with data migration and integration from multiple sources.
- Create and modify data models with guidance.
- Conduct thorough testing of database applications.
- Support both OLTP and OLAP environments.
- Participate in on-call rotations to support critical database operations outside regular business hour
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or equivalent experience (3–5 years as DBA).
- Strong focus on SQL Server; experience with other platforms (MySQL, Oracle, Postgres, Cosmos DB, MongoDB, MariaDB) is a plus.
- Appreciation for and working knowledge of database services offered by Azure and AWS.
- Mindset oriented toward automation, with a drive to reduce manual effort and improve efficiency.
- Deep understanding of integrated security and troubleshooting practices.
- Ability to communicate effectively with both technical and business stakeholders.
- Proficient in writing and reviewing T-SQL and other query languages.
- Skilled in managing scheduled tasks, backups, recovery processes, and alerts.
- Capable of diagnosing and resolving performance issues at both database and application levels.
- Collaborative team player across technical and business units.
- Proactive in identifying future needs and ensuring reliable service.
- Willingness to work outside regular hours and participate in on-call support.
- Passion for continuous learning and knowledge sharing.
- SQL Proficiency: Writing and optimizing complex queries.
- Data Integrity: Ensuring accuracy and consistency.
- Performance Tuning: Enhancing database efficiency.
- Reporting: Creating advanced and detailed reports.
- Data Modeling: Intermediate-level design and modification.
- Backup & Recovery: Planning and execution.
- Integration: Handling data from diverse sources.
- Problem Solving: Diagnosing and resolving issues effectively.
- Cloud Platforms: Familiarity with Azure and AWS database services.
- Automation: Experience or interest in automating database tasks and workflows.