At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage and optimise SQL Server databases while collaborating with developers on innovative solutions.
- Company: Join a leading fintech firm known for its dynamic and relaxed work culture.
- Benefits: Attractive salary, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Enjoy a creative workspace similar to Facebook or Google, fostering innovation.
- Why this job: Be part of a cutting-edge team enhancing algorithms in a fast-paced environment.
- Qualifications: 4 years DBA experience, SQL Server expertise, and familiarity with T-SQL and Sybase.
The predicted salary is between 70000 - 70000 £ per year.
Quant Capital is urgently looking for a SQL DBA with ideally some Sybase to join our high profile client. Our client is a well known Algo Order Management and Execution Business. This role sits in the Algo development team who work on perfecting and improving clients Algorithms.
The database administration team consists of two members of staff who are responsible for all areas of the SQL Server and SAP ASE database infrastructure. The database estate consists of around 100 SQL Server instances (all versions from 2005 to 2016) and 20+ SAP ASE 15.7 instances running on Oracle Linux.
The main responsibilities of the SQL DBA are:
- Specialization in SQL Server development and administration, with ability to cover SAP ASE
- Strategy for new databases globally, including hardware and storage design
- Capacity planning for new and existing systems
- Working closely with developers, advising on SQL code optimisations and database design
- New database installations, upgrades and migrations
- Configure and monitor database backup policies
- Release database changes to UAT and production environments
- Maintain appropriate database security policies
- Development of SQL-based automation systems
SQL DBA's / SQL Database Administrators MUST have:
- 4 years experience as a DBA
- Experience of Administration of a SQL Server estate
- Development of automation systems for the SQL estate
- Ideally Fluency in T-SQL
- Some Sybase
- Troubleshooting and resolving database performance issues
- Understanding of underlying systems, including networks and SAN storage
- Automation of database maintenance tasks
- Database design
- Exposure to Unix and Windows Servers
My client is based in London. The environment is that of Facebook or Google, relaxed open with time to think and make the right decisions.
SQL Server DBA in London employer: Quant Capital
At Quant Capital, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic and innovative work environment that mirrors the culture of leading tech giants like Facebook and Google. Our London office fosters a collaborative atmosphere where employees are encouraged to think critically and make impactful decisions, while also providing ample opportunities for professional growth and mastery of cutting-edge technology in the trading operations space. With a focus on employee well-being and a commitment to excellence, we ensure that our team members are equipped with the tools and support they need to thrive in their roles.
