Summary: The role of Database Administrator involves managing and maintaining databases for a client in Manchester on a 6-month contract basis. The position requires hands-on experience with MongoDB, PostgreSQL, and Oracle, along with expertise in RDBMS and NoSQL data stores. The successful candidate will be responsible for database design, troubleshooting, security, and implementing maintenance procedures. This role is classified as inside IR35, indicating specific tax implications for contractors.

Key Responsibilities:

• Hands-on experience in Database Administration with MongoDB, PostgreSQL, and Oracle.
• Expert knowledge of RDBMS and NoSQL data stores, including JSON and XML structures.
• Keeping databases up to date, troubleshooting, and assisting with database design and development.
• Managing database access and security/integrity, as well as backup procedures.
• Designing and implementing maintenance procedures.
• Writing reports, documentation, and operating manuals.
• Testing and modifying databases for reliability.
• Creating disaster recovery plans and managing data archiving/housekeeping.
• Knowledge of Cloud platforms and serverless architecture.
• Understanding of software patterns and their application.
• Knowledge of Kafka is advantageous.
• Experience in Agile/DevOps environments and mentoring tasks.
• Support activities experience.

Key Skills:

• Hands-on experience with MongoDB, PostgreSQL, and Oracle.
• Expertise in RDBMS and NoSQL data stores.
• Proficiency in JSON and XML data structures.
• Experience in software development with distributed data processing technologies.
• Database design and troubleshooting skills.
• Knowledge of database security and backup procedures.
• Ability to write documentation and reports.
• Experience in testing and modifying databases.
• Understanding of Cloud platforms and serverless architecture.
• Familiarity with software patterns.
• Knowledge of Kafka.
• Experience in Agile/DevOps environments.
• Mentoring and support experience.

Salary (Rate): undetermined

City: Manchester

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: undetermined

IR35 Status: inside IR35

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: IT