Database Administrator

My client are seeking an experienced DBA to join them on a fully remote basis.

You will work within the DevOps & Operations department, providing technical Azure, MS SQL (primarily and Oracle expertise to support the aims and objectives of the DevOps function.

You will be responsible for ensuring the security, availability, and integrity is in place, providing full end-to-end support, with time spent between BAU and project work across both On Prem and Cloud based systems.

Role Responsibilities

·The role will involve a diverse split between BAU & projects work, which will include working with both on-premises and Cloud based systems (mixture of vendor/internally developed)

·The role will require providing tactical and strategic solutions focusing on database design, scalability, availability, tuning and performance enhancements

·Performing proactive monitoring of the SQL Server/ORACLE estate, ensuring system availability and performance

·Support the business/customer, resolving issues within agreed SLAs

·Reviewing database changes produced by the Development team, ensuring their suitability and performance

·Administering, maintaining, and monitoring security of the database platforms

·Training other team members on DB related activities

Personal Profile

·Azure platform and SQL Scripting experience.

·Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment

·Security and vulnerability identification and remediation

·Uptime and performance monitoring using Azure native, and third-party tools

·Azure DevOps (formerly, VSTS)

·API integration and microservice design experience

·Good grasp of Git and its best practices

·Good understanding of the Microsoft platform and suite (i.e. Windows, Active Directory)

·Excellent communication skills

·Security in mind solutioning

Location: Farringdon, GB

Posted Date: 9/27/2024