DBA Development

Are you an experienced DBA?

Are you driven by data and the difference it can make?

Do have a passion and aptitude for database development and new technologies?

If so, this could be the opportunity for you..

What we are looking for:

At SpaMedica, our vision is to provide the very best in patient care and we recognise the power of information to support the delivery of this. We’re all about passion, energy, empathy and great teamwork to ensure that we are making a difference to people’s lives.

We are looking for an enthusiastic, confident DBS Developer to join our Analytics team based at our Head Office in Bolton.

We want our team members to thrive and to grow at SpaMedica, this is why our values are so important to us. Having recently been awarded Investors in People Platinum, supporting our team members is paramount to our success. The DBA Developer role plays a crucial role in planning, developing, and maintaining our SQL Server databases to ensure the efficiency of our reporting functions.

Being part of a small team with access to rich data sources will provide the opportunity to create and improve processes to meet the new and exciting changes of a growing healthcare company.

You’ll be passionate all aspects of data management which will underpin our focus on achieving excellence. To achieve this, we need an exceptional DBA with proven experience, accuracy, and efficiency, to drive performance whilst demonstrating exceptional teamwork.

This is a key role within our Analytics function and the right individual will need to demonstrate consistency, performance, and great leadership from the outset.

Salary and benefits:

£35,000 – £45,000 per annum (dependant on experience)
37.5 hrs per week Mon Fri between 9am 5pm
Annual pay reviews.
Town centre location
Employee Assistance Programme (EAP).
Progression opportunities
2 x Annual bonuses (up to 5% of annual salary based on individual and company performance).
£350 Refer a friend programme.
Eye test and subsidy towards glasses
Discounts & E-Vouchers (Ikea/Curry’s/B&M/Argos/Lastminute.com/Costa/Tesco/Primark).

Who are we looking for?

Extensive experience with Microsoft tech stack including SSIS/SSMS
Passion and aptitude for database development and new technologies, ADF and advantage
Enthusiastic about data and the difference it can make
Wants to take ownership of pieces of work and projects from requirement through to deliver
Strong troubleshooting skills.
Ability to work effectively in a team environment often under pressure.
Good verbal and written communication skills
Power BI an advantage
Microsoft Excel Advanced
Ability to work office based full time within a commutable distance of our Head Office in Bolton

What will you be responsible for?

Managing the Data warehouse predominately using SSIS/T-SQL
An experienced DBA, you will act as a gatekeeper & maintainer of our data ecosystem.
Create, develop and maintain SQL Server systems and processes ensuring optimisation and stability. ETL experience required.
Demonstrable experience of all aspects of Microsoft SQL Server 2016+ and DBA.
Developing and maintaining SSIS packages for task automation.
Developing and maintaining SQL Server Management Studio, SSRS Reports.
Define database schema, tables, indexes, views, stored procedures & triggers.
Testing database processes and performing bug fixes
Writing complex SQL scripts from across multiple data sources
Experience in dealing with Error Handling, Transaction Management and Query optimisation.
Assist in the migration, optimisation and cleaning of data.
Ensure data compliance with GDPR & other relevant regulations.
Complete tasks in line wit Department KPIs & business objectives
Help in out of hours releases.

If this role sounds like you, we want to hear from you!

“Our patients matter to us. As the UK’s largest cataract surgery provider, we work every day to give something meaningful to you, and life-changing to our patients. Our patients place their trust in you, and by working with us, you can truly change people’s lives”

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