Senior Database Administrator

What is expected of you?

• Design, implement, and manage high-performance database solutions across on-premises, cloud, and hybrid environments
• Monitor database performance, identify bottlenecks, and optimise database efficiency through advanced tuning techniques
• Plan and execute database migrations, upgrades, and integrations while ensuring data integrity and minimal business disruption
• Implement and maintain database security measures, including encryption, access controls, auditing, and regulatory compliance
• Design, manage, and regularly test backup and disaster recovery solutions to support business continuity
• Lead database-related projects, including capacity planning, infrastructure optimisation, and modernisation initiatives
• Collaborate with software development teams to optimise database schemas, indexing strategies, and query performance
• Perform root cause analysis on database incidents and implement long-term improvements to minimise recurrence
• Automate database administration tasks using scripting languages such as PowerShell or Python
• Mentor and support junior database administrators while promoting technical excellence and knowledge sharing
• Maintain accurate documentation, audit trails, and change management records
• Participate in IT governance, architecture planning, and strategic technology initiatives
• Support cyber resilience exercises and disaster recovery testing
• Evaluate emerging database technologies and recommend improvements to existing environments
• Participate in a 24/7 on-call support roster as required

  What are you expected to bring?

• A minimum of 3–7 years of experience in Database Administration within an enterprise IT environment, depending on academic qualifications
• An MQF Level 6 qualification or Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field will be considered an asset
• Strong hands-on experience managing enterprise database environments across on-premises and cloud platforms
• Experience with database performance tuning, optimisation, monitoring, backup, and disaster recovery
• Good understanding of database security, governance, and regulatory compliance frameworks, including GDPR
• Experience planning and executing database migrations and upgrades
• Knowledge of automation and scripting using PowerShell, Python, or similar technologies
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving abilities
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to work collaboratively across technical teams
• Professional database certifications (such as Microsoft Azure DBA Expert, Oracle DBA Professional, or equivalent) will be considered an advantage
• Experience working with database monitoring and management tools will be considered an asset
• A proactive, hands-on approach with the ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities
• Passion for emerging database technologies and continuous improvement

  What's in it for you?

• Additional annual leave over and above the statutory entitlement, including Bank Holidays
• Free basic health insurance
• Relocation assistance for international candidates
• Accredited training and development programmes through the internal learning academy
• Study leave to support further education
• Preferential staff home loan rates and reduced-interest financial products
• Voluntary Occupational Pension Scheme (VOPS)
• Children's summer school allowance
• The opportunity to work for an Equal Opportunities Employer
• Long-term career development within a leading enterprise IT environment

If you're looking to take the next step in your database administration career while working on large-scale enterprise infrastructure and cloud technologies, we'd love to hear from you.