At a Glance
- Tasks: Install and manage Neo4j databases, ensuring high availability and security.
- Company: Join a dynamic team in a leading tech environment in Stevenage.
- Benefits: Competitive daily rate, flexible working options, and opportunities for contract extensions.
- Other info: Inclusive workplace welcoming diverse applicants and offering career growth.
- Why this job: Be part of exciting projects and enhance your skills in cloud and database management.
- Qualifications: Experience with Neo4j, Azure, and strong problem-solving skills required.
The predicted salary is between 60000 - 80000 £ per year.
12-Month contract initially + extensions
Based: Onsite in Stevenage
Rate: £Market rates p/d (via Umbrella)
Key Responsibilities
- Install, configure, and maintain Neo4j databases in production and development environments.
- Manage backup, recovery, and disaster recovery strategies for Neo4j.
- Monitor database health, troubleshoot issues, and ensure high availability.
- Deploy and manage Neo4j clusters on Azure infrastructure (VMs, Kubernetes, networking, storage).
- Implement security best practices, including authentication, authorization, and encryption.
- Collaborate with development teams to support application integration and performance tuning.
Key Skills and Experience
- Proven experience as a Neo4j DBA or similar role.
- Experience of Neo4j DB – Enterprise + Aura.
- Good understanding of graph databases and Cypher query language.
- Experience of Cloud Hosting (Azure).
- Provision, upgrade, and manage VMs (Azure preferred) across environments.
- Handle VM resizing, storage allocation, and capacity planning.
- Install, configure, and maintain Neo4j databases.
- Enable HTTP/HTTPS access and configure SSL certificates.
- Manage DEV, UAT and PROD environments.
- Add and maintain database, backup and log storage volumes.
- Monitor performance and support upgrades (VM/database).
- Deploy and manage Neo4j APIs/services.
- Collaborate with infra/Unix teams for changes and deployments.
- Troubleshoot environment and infrastructure issues.
- Knowledge of key vault and secrets.
- Hands‑on experience with Azure services (VMs, AKS, networking, storage, monitoring).
- Knowledge of Linux administration, scripting (Bash/Python), and automation tools.
- Familiarity with DevOps practices, CI/CD pipelines and containerization (Docker/Kubernetes).
- Excellent problem‑solving and communication skills.
This is an excellent opportunity on a great project of work. If you are looking for your next exciting opportunity, apply now. We will respond as soon as possible. We welcome applications from all individuals, regardless of background or identity, and we encourage candidates who may not meet every listed requirement to still apply. If you require any adjustments or support during the recruitment process, please let us know and we will work with you to ensure a fair and accessible experience. Please note: if a high volume of applications is received, only candidates shortlisted will be contacted.
Neo4j DBA employer: LA International
Join a forward-thinking company in Stevenage that values innovation and collaboration, offering a dynamic work culture where your expertise as a Neo4j DBA will be recognised and rewarded. With a focus on employee growth, you will have access to ongoing training and development opportunities, ensuring you stay at the forefront of technology while working on exciting projects. Enjoy competitive market rates and the chance to contribute to impactful solutions in a supportive environment that embraces diversity and inclusion.
