Job Description
Database Administrator (DBA)
I'm currently working with a growing organisation looking to strengthen its technology team with a Database Administrator who will play a key role in managing and optimising their database infrastructure.
This is a fantastic opportunity to work in an environment where data is central to business operations and where your technical expertise will directly impact performance, reliability, and scalability.
The Role
As a Database Administrator, you will be responsible for the day-to-day management, optimisation, and maintenance of the organisation’s database environments.
Your responsibilities will include:
• Managing and maintaining SQL database environments
• Monitoring database performance and identifying optimisation opportunities
• Implementing performance tuning strategies to improve system efficiency
• Managing database backups and disaster recovery processes
• Troubleshooting database incidents and resolving performance issues
• Supporting database upgrades, patching, and migrations
• Ensuring strong database security and access control
• Maintaining database documentation and best practices
• Supporting development teams with database design and optimisation
What Our Client Offers:
• Opportunity to work with business-critical database systems
• Join a growing organisation investing in its technology and data infrastructure
• Work alongside experienced engineers and technical specialists
• Opportunity to influence database performance and architecture
• Exposure to modern data and infrastructure environments
• Clear progression opportunities within data, infrastructure, or platform engineering
What Our Client Is Looking For:
- Experience working as a Database Administrator or SQL DBA
- Strong knowledge of SQL-based databases (SQL Server, MySQL, PostgreSQL or similar)
- Experience with database monitoring, optimisation, and performance tuning
- Understanding of backup, restore, and disaster recovery processes
- Experience troubleshooting database incidents and performance issues
- Knowledge of database security and access management best practices
- Ability to collaborate with development and infrastructure teams
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Proactive mindset with a focus on system stability and continuous improvement
If you're a open to exploring new opportunities, feel free to reach out!
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Great DBAs rarely stay on the market long so if you’re curious, let’s talk!
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