At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage and optimise database systems to ensure performance and security.
- Company: Reputable consultancy known for its innovative approach.
- Benefits: Competitive daily rate, flexible work arrangements, and professional growth opportunities.
- Other info: Opportunity for SC clearance and career advancement in a supportive environment.
- Why this job: Join a dynamic team and make a real impact on critical business applications.
- Qualifications: Experience as a Database Administrator with strong skills in Oracle, SQL Server, or MySQL.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.
Up to 447.50 p/d (Inside IR35) 2 Days on site - Telford 6 months initially. My client is a well-known consultancy seeking a database administrator. You will be responsible for ensuring the performance, integrity, availability, and security of our database environments while supporting critical business applications and services.
Job Responsibilities:
- Install, configure, maintain, and upgrade database management systems.
- Monitor database performance and proactively resolve issues.
- Perform regular database backups and ensure recovery procedures are tested and effective.
- Implement and maintain database security controls and access management.
- Optimise database structures, indexing, and queries for maximum performance.
- Support high-availability, replication, and disaster recovery solutions.
- Collaborate with development teams to improve application performance and database usage.
- Produce and maintain technical documentation, procedures, and standards.
- Support capacity planning and recommend future database improvements.
Key Requirements:
- SC Clearance
- Proven experience as a Database Administrator or similar role.
- Strong experience with one or more of: Oracle, SQL Server, MySQL, PostgreSQL.
- Experience with database performance tuning and optimisation.
- Knowledge of backup, recovery, replication, and high-availability technologies.
- Understanding of database security, permissions, auditing, and compliance.
Database Administrator employer: Hays Technology
Join a leading consultancy in Telford, where you will thrive in a dynamic work culture that values innovation and collaboration. With competitive pay and a focus on employee development, this role as a Database Administrator offers you the chance to enhance your skills while contributing to critical business applications. Enjoy the benefits of a supportive environment that prioritises work-life balance and provides opportunities for career advancement.
