Lead Database Administrator
Posted 5 days ago by Insight International (UK) Ltd
Negotiable
Undetermined
Hybrid
London Area, United Kingdom
Summary: The Lead Database Administrator role in London involves planning and managing database systems, ensuring data integrity and security, and troubleshooting issues. The position requires a strong background in database management, particularly with SQL Server, and the ability to work independently in a hybrid environment. The role also emphasizes the importance of documentation and collaboration with IT and auditor teams. Candidates should have extensive experience in database support and management, along with a proactive attitude towards problem-solving.
Key Responsibilities:
- Plan and manage capacity of database management systems
- Schedule Database patching for production and lower environments
- Plan and strategize backup and DR processes
- Provide audit and governance requirements
- Maintain detailed technical documentation
- Assist efforts to define database strategy, architecture, standards and procedures
- Troubleshoot database problems and implement corrective measures as required
- Design, implement, and maintain systems instrumental to business function
Key Skills:
- Knowledge of IT concepts such as DB design, DB layout, DB structures, DB stored procedures, DB tables, DB optimization, TCP/IP, IT security concepts and practices
- Expert in SQL Server with understanding of Oracle, Informix, DB2, MongoDB, DynamoDB
- Self-starter with a proactive attitude and ability to work with little supervision
- Ability to analyze and write business and technical specifications
- Degree in information technology/computer information systems or related
- 6+ years of work experience in database support and management
- Clear understanding of IT Operations, Software Development and Release Management using GitHub
- Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment
- Strong attention to detail with analytical mind and problem-solving skills
- Familiarity with GitHub, ServiceNow, Jira, MS Office, SQL
Salary (Rate): undetermined
City: London
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: hybrid
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: IT
Role: Lead DBA
Location: London, UK (Hybrid)
Employment type- Contract
Responsibilities:
- Plan and manage capacity of database management systems
- Schedule Database patching for production and lower environments
- Plan and strategize backup and DR processes
- Provide audit and governance requirements
- Maintaining detailed technical documentation
- Assist efforts to define database strategy, architecture, standards and procedures to preserve the integrity and security of company data resources
- Troubleshoot database problems and implement corrective measures as required
- Join our Database team as a Sr. DBA and design, implement, and maintain the systems that are instrumental to business function
- Develop your skills and expand your abilities by working with new systems and software
Essential Skills:
- Must have knowledge of IT concepts such as DB design, DB layout, DB structures, DB stored procedures, DB tables, DB optimization, TCP/IP, IT security concepts and practices
- Must be an expert in SQL Server along with a good understanding of Oracle and knowledge of Informix, DB2, MongoDB, DynamoDB and any other databases
- Must be a self-starter with a great attitude, not afraid to take the initiative, and work with little supervision.
- Ability to analyze and write business and technical specifications and interact with IT and auditor teams.
- A degree in information technology/computer information systems or related.
- 6 + years of work experience in database support and management.
- Clear understanding of IT Operations, Software Development and Release Management using GitHub.
- Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong attention to detail with an analytical mind and outstanding problem-solving skills.
- GitHub, ServiceNow, Jira, MS Office, SQL, etc.