SQL Database Administrator - Remote
SQL Database Administrator required by one of the most sought-after employers by technical staff in the Leeds area. You will play a crucial role in the management, maintenance, and optimisation of SQL databases. You will have the opportunity to work alongside experienced DBAs and gain valuable hands-on experience in database administration.
Working with enterprise-scale, household name brands on multiple, highly complex database projects, and reporting into a Senior DBA, this is a truly unique opportunity to progress your experience incredibly quickly.
You'll also be joining an expanding team and as such, we expect the successful applicant to be able to progress into a more senior position quickly.
To be considered for this position you will need:
- Experience at a junior level of Database Administration.
- Experience of supporting complex databases.
- Ability to assist in database installation, configuration, and maintenance.
- Database performance tuning, ideally with knowledge of automation / automating tasks.
- The ability to create and maintain documentation in relation to general database operations, migrations, upgrades etc.
- The confidence to assist in the onboarding of new applications and customers,
- The knowledge to help with the implementation of database architectures that utilise industry best practices.
- The ability to create and own policies and procedures to facilitate maximum uptime of database systems.
- Experience of BAU support, monitoring of database servers, diagnosing problems, and providing prompt solutions.
- Evaluate and recommend software products to drive continuous improvement in database management.
- Exceptional organisational skills, with an ability to manage multiple projects concurrently.
- First class written and oral communications skills.
This role is remote based with occasional travel to their HQ near Leeds and is paying up to £40,000 (depending on experience), plus you will be part of an on-call rota.