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Senior Database Administrator

Database AdministratorDatabase AdministratorFull TimeRemoteSeniorTeam 1,001-5,000H1B SponsorCompany SiteLinkedIn

Location

United Kingdom

Posted

29 days ago

Salary

0

Seniority

Senior

Job Description

Senior Database Administrator

Bullhorn

• Install, design, and maintain database system software and implement database security. • Monitor and analyze database performance, identify database current and future performance bottlenecks, and ensure effective and efficient utilization of database systems/processes. • Work with development teams to tune and optimize queries. • Develop, implement, and test database backup and recovery policies and procedures. • Determine, enforce, and document database policies, procedures, and standards. • Create and maintain documentation for SQL database policies, procedures, and processes. • Provide technical leadership on all stages of database implementation and/or database-related deployments, including development and maintenance of strategic, architectural, and tactical plans for the database environments. • Troubleshoot performance and non-performance related issues either independently or in conjunction with other DBAs. • Manage technology projects from initiation to completion. • Ensure 24/7 availability, security & integrity of the production application environment. • This includes participation in 24/7 on-call responsibilities on a rotating basis. • Participate in continuous business process redesign to improve internal operations.

Job Requirements

  • A Bachelor's Degree in Information Technology\Computer Science or equivalent combination of education and experience required.
  • 5-7+ total years of experience with database administration with a focus on MS SQL Server 2016-2022
  • 3-5 years of experience with MySQL, MongoDB and PostgreSQL
  • Extensive experience with query tuning and database performance optimization
  • Demonstrated knowledge and experience with Azure PaaS SQL offerings
  • Experience in SQL Server High Availability, Log Shipping and Replication
  • Experience in automation and managing large database environments
  • Proficiency in PowerShell and\or Python scripting
  • Strong communication and writing skills to manage stakeholder relationships in a challenging & high-pressure environment.

Benefits

  • Group Critical Illness
  • Group Income Protection
  • Group Life Assurance
  • Pension
  • Vision
  • EAP Access to our Discounts and Wellbeing Portal
  • Optional from DAY ONE - Private Medical Coverage & Ride to Work Scheme
  • Unlimited Vacation
  • Quarterly paid volunteer days
  • Lucrative Employee Referral Program (eligible for prior to your first day)
  • Career development opportunities up/across Bullhorn

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