The Health & Safety Data & Systems Analyst/Coordinator provides required HSEQ system support across the Group. The position is empowered to support in the implementation of software-based tools and integrated management systems whilst increasing performance and assurance. The role will help the business to gain beneficial insights from health & safety data allowing them to take a more evidence-based approach to managing and improving health & safety risk within the business. The role will conduct analytical HSE reports, perform gap analysis and evaluate trends with a focus on risk understanding and elimination. Key Responsibilities Systems Administration Administer Breedon's HSEQ reporting platform (Enablon) to maximise its value to the business. Administrator for the Breedon Management System to maximise the use and value of the system across the business. Document Controller for all Company Standards, maintaining efficient and effective systems for document management, including version control. Providing systems training and troubleshooting for implemented software solutions. Data Analysis Proactively support the optimisation of HSEQ systems and processes to assist the businesses in obtaining their targeted results and embedding a positive H&S culture Partner with colleagues across our businesses to develop and maintain system dashboards, using common leading & lagging metrics wherever possible i.e. Power BI. Interrogate and analyse HSE data across agreed key performance indicators to identify trends and related risks & performance themes Conduct ad-hoc analysis and reporting to support deep dives into BU-specific and group wide themes. Verify data accuracy, completeness, and quality in line with the basis of reporting. Support and maintain the HSE data model (KPIs), escalating to the team as required Skills, Knowledge & Expertise You will have 3-5 years of knowledge or experience in Health, Safety and Environment, preferably from the construction industry and / or proven experience of managing systems and digital reporting platforms within the QHSE space. Attention to detail and a commitment to data accuracy. Experience of data management, analysis and reporting. Excellent analytical skills that can be applied to breadth and depth of data to distil key insights for reporting. Experience of developing and continuously improving digital dashboards, using measures and indicators, in both Power BI and software-as-as-service systems (SaaS). Comfortable navigating various databases such as Power BI dashboards, Microsoft Excel, and Sharepoint. Strong written and desktop publishing skills to clearly articulate insights in Word and PowerPoint reports, following analysis. Ability to build and maintain open, collaborative relationships with cross function internal and external stakeholders. A reliable self-starter with the drive required to influence others to consistently meet deadlines. Ability to work independently and contribute actively to work in partnership with key stakeholders Able to link data with business problems, naturally identify and contextualise patterns, anomalies and adjacencies, articulate insights to offer action. Continuous improvement mindset. Job Benefits 25 days holiday plus bank holidays Contributory Pension Scheme Free on-site Parking Holiday Buy Scheme Volunteer Scheme Share Save Scheme Life Assurance Enhanced Maternity, Adoption & Paternity Scheme Health & Wellbeing Initiatives Discount Scheme
04/04/2026
Full time
The Health & Safety Data & Systems Analyst/Coordinator provides required HSEQ system support across the Group. The position is empowered to support in the implementation of software-based tools and integrated management systems whilst increasing performance and assurance. The role will help the business to gain beneficial insights from health & safety data allowing them to take a more evidence-based approach to managing and improving health & safety risk within the business. The role will conduct analytical HSE reports, perform gap analysis and evaluate trends with a focus on risk understanding and elimination. Key Responsibilities Systems Administration Administer Breedon's HSEQ reporting platform (Enablon) to maximise its value to the business. Administrator for the Breedon Management System to maximise the use and value of the system across the business. Document Controller for all Company Standards, maintaining efficient and effective systems for document management, including version control. Providing systems training and troubleshooting for implemented software solutions. Data Analysis Proactively support the optimisation of HSEQ systems and processes to assist the businesses in obtaining their targeted results and embedding a positive H&S culture Partner with colleagues across our businesses to develop and maintain system dashboards, using common leading & lagging metrics wherever possible i.e. Power BI. Interrogate and analyse HSE data across agreed key performance indicators to identify trends and related risks & performance themes Conduct ad-hoc analysis and reporting to support deep dives into BU-specific and group wide themes. Verify data accuracy, completeness, and quality in line with the basis of reporting. Support and maintain the HSE data model (KPIs), escalating to the team as required Skills, Knowledge & Expertise You will have 3-5 years of knowledge or experience in Health, Safety and Environment, preferably from the construction industry and / or proven experience of managing systems and digital reporting platforms within the QHSE space. Attention to detail and a commitment to data accuracy. Experience of data management, analysis and reporting. Excellent analytical skills that can be applied to breadth and depth of data to distil key insights for reporting. Experience of developing and continuously improving digital dashboards, using measures and indicators, in both Power BI and software-as-as-service systems (SaaS). Comfortable navigating various databases such as Power BI dashboards, Microsoft Excel, and Sharepoint. Strong written and desktop publishing skills to clearly articulate insights in Word and PowerPoint reports, following analysis. Ability to build and maintain open, collaborative relationships with cross function internal and external stakeholders. A reliable self-starter with the drive required to influence others to consistently meet deadlines. Ability to work independently and contribute actively to work in partnership with key stakeholders Able to link data with business problems, naturally identify and contextualise patterns, anomalies and adjacencies, articulate insights to offer action. Continuous improvement mindset. Job Benefits 25 days holiday plus bank holidays Contributory Pension Scheme Free on-site Parking Holiday Buy Scheme Volunteer Scheme Share Save Scheme Life Assurance Enhanced Maternity, Adoption & Paternity Scheme Health & Wellbeing Initiatives Discount Scheme
Product Catalogue Administrator - 30,000/ 35,000 - Liverpool Principal IT are proud to be partnering with a well-established organisation in the Liverpool area to recruit a Product Catalogue Administrator. The successful candidate will join a collaborative Systems & Technology team, supporting core infrastructure, user systems, and data reporting capabilities. The Product Data Administrator is responsible for maintaining and optimising the company's product catalogue across all sales channels. The role ensures product information is accurate, consistent and aligned with business and commercial goals. Reporting to the Head of Systems & Technology, the role works closely with teams across the business. Key Responsibilities Manage and maintain the product catalogue and product data. Ensure product information (descriptions, specifications, images) is accurate and up to date. Maintain Product Information Management (PIM) systems. Monitor data quality, conduct audits and correct errors. Coordinate product launches and catalogue updates. Support eCommerce platforms and product listings. Work with internal teams and suppliers to maintain product information. Improve product discoverability through categorisation and SEO best practices. Key Skills Strong attention to detail and organisation. Experience with PIM systems and large product datasets. Knowledge of eCommerce platforms. Strong Excel / MS365 skills. Basic understanding of databases or SQL. Good communication and collaboration skills. Qualifications & Experience 3+ years' experience in product data, catalogue management or eCommerce roles. ERP and reporting experience beneficial. Benefits & Schedule On-site parking Office-based: Monday - Friday, 9am - 5:30pm INDGH
02/04/2026
Full time
Product Catalogue Administrator - 30,000/ 35,000 - Liverpool Principal IT are proud to be partnering with a well-established organisation in the Liverpool area to recruit a Product Catalogue Administrator. The successful candidate will join a collaborative Systems & Technology team, supporting core infrastructure, user systems, and data reporting capabilities. The Product Data Administrator is responsible for maintaining and optimising the company's product catalogue across all sales channels. The role ensures product information is accurate, consistent and aligned with business and commercial goals. Reporting to the Head of Systems & Technology, the role works closely with teams across the business. Key Responsibilities Manage and maintain the product catalogue and product data. Ensure product information (descriptions, specifications, images) is accurate and up to date. Maintain Product Information Management (PIM) systems. Monitor data quality, conduct audits and correct errors. Coordinate product launches and catalogue updates. Support eCommerce platforms and product listings. Work with internal teams and suppliers to maintain product information. Improve product discoverability through categorisation and SEO best practices. Key Skills Strong attention to detail and organisation. Experience with PIM systems and large product datasets. Knowledge of eCommerce platforms. Strong Excel / MS365 skills. Basic understanding of databases or SQL. Good communication and collaboration skills. Qualifications & Experience 3+ years' experience in product data, catalogue management or eCommerce roles. ERP and reporting experience beneficial. Benefits & Schedule On-site parking Office-based: Monday - Friday, 9am - 5:30pm INDGH
Role: SAP HANA Administrator Salary: £50,000 - £62,000 Location: Birmingham (Hybrid - 3 Days On-site Weekly) Requirement: Eligible for Security Clearance Network IT is recruiting for a SAP HANA Administrator to join our client's Enterprise Support & Security team, supporting the life cycle management of Linux-based SAP HANA services. This is a hands-on technical role focused on database administration, performance optimisation, and ensuring secure, reliable infrastructure to support business-critical operations. You'll work closely with the SAP team and wider IT stakeholders to maintain high availability, troubleshoot issues, and deliver improvements across the SAP HANA environment. This is a key role balancing day-to-day operational delivery with strategic infrastructure support, including upgrades, compliance, and automation initiatives. Due to the nature of work you would be involved in, the successful candidate will need to be eligible for Security Clearance (SC). Key Responsibilities In this dynamic role, you'll be at the heart of our client's SAP HANA infrastructure-optimising performance, solving complex database challenges, and ensuring seamless operations across critical business systems. From tuning and troubleshooting to collaborating with cross-functional teams and driving automation, you'll play a pivotal part in delivering secure, high-performing services that support strategic growth and innovation. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and enjoy blending technical depth with real-world impact, this is the opportunity to make your mark. Administer, manage, and maintain SAP HANA databases. Perform database tuning, performance monitoring, and capacity planning. Support backup, recovery, and replication operations. Resolve database performance and data-related issues. Collaborate with SAP and IT teams to ensure smooth operations and issue resolution. Deliver infrastructure services in line with SLA and compliance targets. Ensure adherence to ITIL processes and security standards. Produce and maintain technical documentation and non-technical summaries. Experience Requirements Minimum 3 years' experience as a SAP HANA Administrator. Strong background in database administration, tuning, and recovery. Skilled in automation and Scripting for database operations. Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting abilities. Strong communication and collaboration skills. High level of technical competence and attention to detail. Good understanding of ITIL framework and change management. Ability to summarise technical issues for non-technical stakeholders. Desirable Experience Experience with SAP upgrades (S2 to HANA). Exposure to cloud platforms and virtualisation technologies. Familiarity with cross-platform endpoint tools. Relevant certifications in SAP or database technologies.
01/04/2026
Full time
Role: SAP HANA Administrator Salary: £50,000 - £62,000 Location: Birmingham (Hybrid - 3 Days On-site Weekly) Requirement: Eligible for Security Clearance Network IT is recruiting for a SAP HANA Administrator to join our client's Enterprise Support & Security team, supporting the life cycle management of Linux-based SAP HANA services. This is a hands-on technical role focused on database administration, performance optimisation, and ensuring secure, reliable infrastructure to support business-critical operations. You'll work closely with the SAP team and wider IT stakeholders to maintain high availability, troubleshoot issues, and deliver improvements across the SAP HANA environment. This is a key role balancing day-to-day operational delivery with strategic infrastructure support, including upgrades, compliance, and automation initiatives. Due to the nature of work you would be involved in, the successful candidate will need to be eligible for Security Clearance (SC). Key Responsibilities In this dynamic role, you'll be at the heart of our client's SAP HANA infrastructure-optimising performance, solving complex database challenges, and ensuring seamless operations across critical business systems. From tuning and troubleshooting to collaborating with cross-functional teams and driving automation, you'll play a pivotal part in delivering secure, high-performing services that support strategic growth and innovation. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and enjoy blending technical depth with real-world impact, this is the opportunity to make your mark. Administer, manage, and maintain SAP HANA databases. Perform database tuning, performance monitoring, and capacity planning. Support backup, recovery, and replication operations. Resolve database performance and data-related issues. Collaborate with SAP and IT teams to ensure smooth operations and issue resolution. Deliver infrastructure services in line with SLA and compliance targets. Ensure adherence to ITIL processes and security standards. Produce and maintain technical documentation and non-technical summaries. Experience Requirements Minimum 3 years' experience as a SAP HANA Administrator. Strong background in database administration, tuning, and recovery. Skilled in automation and Scripting for database operations. Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting abilities. Strong communication and collaboration skills. High level of technical competence and attention to detail. Good understanding of ITIL framework and change management. Ability to summarise technical issues for non-technical stakeholders. Desirable Experience Experience with SAP upgrades (S2 to HANA). Exposure to cloud platforms and virtualisation technologies. Familiarity with cross-platform endpoint tools. Relevant certifications in SAP or database technologies.
Sybase Database Administrator (Contract) Duration: 12 Months (Possibility for extension) Location: Bromley/Hybrid (3 days per week on site) Rate: A highly competitive Umbrella Day Rate is available for suitable candidates Role Profile We are a leading player in the Investment Banking sector, committed to delivering excellence through innovative solutions and cutting-edge technology. Our EMEA Sybase team is expanding, and we are on the lookout for a skilled Sybase Database Administrator (DBA) to join us on a contract basis. If you thrive in high-stakes environments and have a passion for database management, we want to hear from you! Key Responsibilities: Installing, configuring, and maintaining Sybase ASE and Replication Server environments. Managing database upgrades, patching, migrations, and version lifecycle activities. Overseeing platform migrations from RHEL7/8 to RHEL9. Implementing and managing database security, roles, permissions, and auditing. Monitoring database environments to identify and resolve performance bottlenecks. Optimizing SQL queries, indexes, server configurations, and resource allocation. Diagnosing and resolving blocking, deadlocks, contention, and execution plan issues. Maintaining and improving backup and recovery strategies using Sybase Backup Server. Supporting high-availability and replication architectures, including DR environments. Conducting regular recovery testing and ensuring compliance with DR procedures. Providing L2/L3 support for production and non-production database incidents and requests. Collaborating with development and application teams on schema changes, data insights, and integration. Creating and maintaining automation scripts for routine tasks. Participating in an on-call rotation to provide out-of-hours support for critical production systems. Developing and maintaining detailed documentation for configurations, processes, and operational procedures. Ensuring all database environments comply with security, governance, and compliance standards. Supporting internal and external audits with necessary evidence and reporting. Skills and Experience: Hands-on experience as a Sybase DBA in enterprise environments. Deep expertise in Sybase ASE administration, tuning, troubleshooting, and configuration. Strong experience with Sybase Replication Server. Advanced SQL skills, including query tuning and a solid understanding of execution plans. Proven experience supporting high-availability, 24/7 production environments. Proficiency with Unix/Linux systems and shell scripting. Strong analytical, diagnostic, and problem-solving skills. Ability to work independently in a contract role with minimal supervision. Excellent communication skills, comfortable engaging with senior management, application support, developers, and fellow technologists. Experience with cloud platforms (Azure, AWS) or database migration projects. Familiarity with other database technologies such as SQL Server and/or Oracle. Experience in the large-scale financial services enterprise sector. Exposure to automation tools (Python, Ansible) and DevOps practices. Candidates will need to show evidence of the above in their CV in order to be considered. If you feel you have the skills and experience and want to hear more about this role 'apply now' to declare your interest in this opportunity with our client. Your application will be observed by our dedicated team. We will respond to all successful applicants ASAP however, please be advised that we will always look to contact you further from this time should we need further applicants or if other opportunities arise relevant to your skillset. Pontoon is an employment consultancy. We put expertise, energy, and enthusiasm into improving everyone's chance of being part of the workplace. We respect and appreciate people of all ethnicities, generations, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, gender identities, and more. We do this by showcasing their talents, skills, and unique experience in an inclusive environment that helps them thrive. As part of our standard hiring process to manage risk, please note background screening checks will be conducted on all hires before commencing employment. We use generative AI tools to support our candidate screening process. This helps us ensure a fair, consistent, and efficient experience for all applicants. Rest assured, all final decisions are made by our hiring team, and your application will be reviewed with care and attention.
31/03/2026
Contractor
Sybase Database Administrator (Contract) Duration: 12 Months (Possibility for extension) Location: Bromley/Hybrid (3 days per week on site) Rate: A highly competitive Umbrella Day Rate is available for suitable candidates Role Profile We are a leading player in the Investment Banking sector, committed to delivering excellence through innovative solutions and cutting-edge technology. Our EMEA Sybase team is expanding, and we are on the lookout for a skilled Sybase Database Administrator (DBA) to join us on a contract basis. If you thrive in high-stakes environments and have a passion for database management, we want to hear from you! Key Responsibilities: Installing, configuring, and maintaining Sybase ASE and Replication Server environments. Managing database upgrades, patching, migrations, and version lifecycle activities. Overseeing platform migrations from RHEL7/8 to RHEL9. Implementing and managing database security, roles, permissions, and auditing. Monitoring database environments to identify and resolve performance bottlenecks. Optimizing SQL queries, indexes, server configurations, and resource allocation. Diagnosing and resolving blocking, deadlocks, contention, and execution plan issues. Maintaining and improving backup and recovery strategies using Sybase Backup Server. Supporting high-availability and replication architectures, including DR environments. Conducting regular recovery testing and ensuring compliance with DR procedures. Providing L2/L3 support for production and non-production database incidents and requests. Collaborating with development and application teams on schema changes, data insights, and integration. Creating and maintaining automation scripts for routine tasks. Participating in an on-call rotation to provide out-of-hours support for critical production systems. Developing and maintaining detailed documentation for configurations, processes, and operational procedures. Ensuring all database environments comply with security, governance, and compliance standards. Supporting internal and external audits with necessary evidence and reporting. Skills and Experience: Hands-on experience as a Sybase DBA in enterprise environments. Deep expertise in Sybase ASE administration, tuning, troubleshooting, and configuration. Strong experience with Sybase Replication Server. Advanced SQL skills, including query tuning and a solid understanding of execution plans. Proven experience supporting high-availability, 24/7 production environments. Proficiency with Unix/Linux systems and shell scripting. Strong analytical, diagnostic, and problem-solving skills. Ability to work independently in a contract role with minimal supervision. Excellent communication skills, comfortable engaging with senior management, application support, developers, and fellow technologists. Experience with cloud platforms (Azure, AWS) or database migration projects. Familiarity with other database technologies such as SQL Server and/or Oracle. Experience in the large-scale financial services enterprise sector. Exposure to automation tools (Python, Ansible) and DevOps practices. Candidates will need to show evidence of the above in their CV in order to be considered. If you feel you have the skills and experience and want to hear more about this role 'apply now' to declare your interest in this opportunity with our client. Your application will be observed by our dedicated team. We will respond to all successful applicants ASAP however, please be advised that we will always look to contact you further from this time should we need further applicants or if other opportunities arise relevant to your skillset. Pontoon is an employment consultancy. We put expertise, energy, and enthusiasm into improving everyone's chance of being part of the workplace. We respect and appreciate people of all ethnicities, generations, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, gender identities, and more. We do this by showcasing their talents, skills, and unique experience in an inclusive environment that helps them thrive. As part of our standard hiring process to manage risk, please note background screening checks will be conducted on all hires before commencing employment. We use generative AI tools to support our candidate screening process. This helps us ensure a fair, consistent, and efficient experience for all applicants. Rest assured, all final decisions are made by our hiring team, and your application will be reviewed with care and attention.
NetSuite Developer / Administrator Location: Wantage, Oxfordshire Salary: Competitive Vacancy Type: Permanent Purdicom, a fast-growing, award-winning technology company, situated in stunning modern barn conversions in the heart of the Oxfordshire countryside, we re a leading distributor of high-demand enterprise-level tech. Our success is built on a friendly, collaborative team, and we want you to be a part of it! We are on the hunt for a dedicated NetSuite Developer/Administrator to join our team, who can dive deep into our CRM, manage our scripts, and help us scale. Why you ll love it here The Perks: On-site gym, pool table, table football, and even a Batak wall for those competitive breaks. The Rewards: Purdi Perk vouchers, birthday & anniversary bonuses, and our Motivosity recognition system. The Balance: 25 days holiday (plus extra for long service), a dedicated Wellbeing Day, and true hybrid flexibility. Career Growth: We re big on your evolution. You ll have a structured Learning & Development plan designed to sharpen your skills and help you level up your career. What you ll be doing You ll be the go-to expert for our NetSuite environment, ensuring our data and workflows are as high-performing as our team. Scripting: Generating SuiteScripts to solve business puzzles and maintaining legacy code. Optimisation: Managing system updates (products, classes, customers) and ensuring workflows run like clockwork. Data & Insights: Handling migrations, imports/exports, and building powerful reports in both NetSuite and Excel. Collaboration: Working with 3rd party integrations and communicating technical wins to the wider team. What you bring to the table Experience: At least 2 years in a NetSuite development role. Tech Skills: Solid knowledge of SuiteScript (1.0 and 2.x), SuiteAnalytics, and database structures. Mindset: You re a problem-solver who meets deadlines without losing your attention to detail. Logistics: Since we re in a beautiful rural location, you ll need a clean driving license and your own car. The Extras Life Insurance (4x salary) & Pension Scheme. Private Medical Scheme & Sick Pay. Free Parking (and a great office vibe when you re not WFH). To Apply If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for Purdicom, please click apply to be redirected to our website to complete your application.
31/03/2026
Full time
NetSuite Developer / Administrator Location: Wantage, Oxfordshire Salary: Competitive Vacancy Type: Permanent Purdicom, a fast-growing, award-winning technology company, situated in stunning modern barn conversions in the heart of the Oxfordshire countryside, we re a leading distributor of high-demand enterprise-level tech. Our success is built on a friendly, collaborative team, and we want you to be a part of it! We are on the hunt for a dedicated NetSuite Developer/Administrator to join our team, who can dive deep into our CRM, manage our scripts, and help us scale. Why you ll love it here The Perks: On-site gym, pool table, table football, and even a Batak wall for those competitive breaks. The Rewards: Purdi Perk vouchers, birthday & anniversary bonuses, and our Motivosity recognition system. The Balance: 25 days holiday (plus extra for long service), a dedicated Wellbeing Day, and true hybrid flexibility. Career Growth: We re big on your evolution. You ll have a structured Learning & Development plan designed to sharpen your skills and help you level up your career. What you ll be doing You ll be the go-to expert for our NetSuite environment, ensuring our data and workflows are as high-performing as our team. Scripting: Generating SuiteScripts to solve business puzzles and maintaining legacy code. Optimisation: Managing system updates (products, classes, customers) and ensuring workflows run like clockwork. Data & Insights: Handling migrations, imports/exports, and building powerful reports in both NetSuite and Excel. Collaboration: Working with 3rd party integrations and communicating technical wins to the wider team. What you bring to the table Experience: At least 2 years in a NetSuite development role. Tech Skills: Solid knowledge of SuiteScript (1.0 and 2.x), SuiteAnalytics, and database structures. Mindset: You re a problem-solver who meets deadlines without losing your attention to detail. Logistics: Since we re in a beautiful rural location, you ll need a clean driving license and your own car. The Extras Life Insurance (4x salary) & Pension Scheme. Private Medical Scheme & Sick Pay. Free Parking (and a great office vibe when you re not WFH). To Apply If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for Purdicom, please click apply to be redirected to our website to complete your application.
Job Title : SQL Server Database Administrator (Contract) Pontoon is an employment consultancy. We put expertise, energy, and enthusiasm into improving everyone's chance of being part of the workplace. We respect and appreciate people of all ethnicities, generations, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, gender identities, and more. We do this by showcasing their talents, skills, and unique experience in an inclusive environment that helps them thrive. Location : Chester - 3 days per week onsite Contract : 12 months Rate : .00 per day via umbrella company The Opportunity We're partnering with a leading global financial services organisation to find an experienced SQL Server Database Administrator. This role sits within a high-performing technology environment responsible for supporting large-scale, business-critical database platforms. You'll work as part of a collaborative team ensuring database systems remain secure, highly available, and optimised for performance across a complex enterprise environment. Key Responsibilities Administer and maintain SQL Server database environments, ensuring data integrity, security, and availability. Implement and maintain data models, database designs, and access structures. Monitor database health and performance, proactively diagnosing and resolving issues. Support high availability and disaster recovery solutions, including clustering, database mirroring, log shipping, and AlwaysOn replication. Perform database performance tuning and optimisation using tools such as SQL Profiler, Extended Events, Database Engine Tuning Advisor, execution plans, and Performance Monitor. Develop and optimise T-SQL code, including stored procedures, functions, triggers, and views. Manage backup and recovery processes, index design, and database capacity planning. Support SQL Server upgrades, migrations, and instance management. Troubleshoot and resolve database issues in real time within high-availability environments. Work closely with development teams on query tuning and schema refinement. Help automate routine database processes and maintain documentation of system changes. Skills & Experience Strong experience administering Microsoft SQL Server environments. Experience working with SSIS, SSRS, and SSAS. Hands-on experience implementing or supporting high availability solutions (AlwaysOn, clustering, mirroring, log shipping). Strong T-SQL development and optimisation skills. Experience troubleshooting database performance and capacity issues. Familiarity with ITIL service management processes (incident, change, release, and problem management). Working knowledge of Windows Server administration. Exposure to PowerShell scripting is beneficial. Experience with tools such as BMC Remedy and enterprise storage systems is advantageous. Candidates will ideally show evidence of the above in their CV to be considered please click the " apply " button. We use generative AI tools to support our candidate screening process. This helps us ensure a fair, consistent, and efficient experience for all applicants. Rest assured, all final decisions are made by our hiring team, and your application will be reviewed with care and attention. Please be advised if you haven't heard from us within 48 hours then unfortunately your application has not been successful on this occasion, we may however keep your details on file for any suitable future vacancies and contact you accordingly.
31/03/2026
Contractor
Job Title : SQL Server Database Administrator (Contract) Pontoon is an employment consultancy. We put expertise, energy, and enthusiasm into improving everyone's chance of being part of the workplace. We respect and appreciate people of all ethnicities, generations, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, gender identities, and more. We do this by showcasing their talents, skills, and unique experience in an inclusive environment that helps them thrive. Location : Chester - 3 days per week onsite Contract : 12 months Rate : .00 per day via umbrella company The Opportunity We're partnering with a leading global financial services organisation to find an experienced SQL Server Database Administrator. This role sits within a high-performing technology environment responsible for supporting large-scale, business-critical database platforms. You'll work as part of a collaborative team ensuring database systems remain secure, highly available, and optimised for performance across a complex enterprise environment. Key Responsibilities Administer and maintain SQL Server database environments, ensuring data integrity, security, and availability. Implement and maintain data models, database designs, and access structures. Monitor database health and performance, proactively diagnosing and resolving issues. Support high availability and disaster recovery solutions, including clustering, database mirroring, log shipping, and AlwaysOn replication. Perform database performance tuning and optimisation using tools such as SQL Profiler, Extended Events, Database Engine Tuning Advisor, execution plans, and Performance Monitor. Develop and optimise T-SQL code, including stored procedures, functions, triggers, and views. Manage backup and recovery processes, index design, and database capacity planning. Support SQL Server upgrades, migrations, and instance management. Troubleshoot and resolve database issues in real time within high-availability environments. Work closely with development teams on query tuning and schema refinement. Help automate routine database processes and maintain documentation of system changes. Skills & Experience Strong experience administering Microsoft SQL Server environments. Experience working with SSIS, SSRS, and SSAS. Hands-on experience implementing or supporting high availability solutions (AlwaysOn, clustering, mirroring, log shipping). Strong T-SQL development and optimisation skills. Experience troubleshooting database performance and capacity issues. Familiarity with ITIL service management processes (incident, change, release, and problem management). Working knowledge of Windows Server administration. Exposure to PowerShell scripting is beneficial. Experience with tools such as BMC Remedy and enterprise storage systems is advantageous. Candidates will ideally show evidence of the above in their CV to be considered please click the " apply " button. We use generative AI tools to support our candidate screening process. This helps us ensure a fair, consistent, and efficient experience for all applicants. Rest assured, all final decisions are made by our hiring team, and your application will be reviewed with care and attention. Please be advised if you haven't heard from us within 48 hours then unfortunately your application has not been successful on this occasion, we may however keep your details on file for any suitable future vacancies and contact you accordingly.
Job: Postgres Database Administrator (DBA) Location: Sheffield, UK (3 days weekly from office) We at Coforge are looking for Postgres Database Administrator (DBA) in Sheffield, UK. Job Summary: As a PostgreSQL Database Administrator (DBA), you will play a vital role in managing PostgreSQL databases to ensure their optimal performance and reliability. Expertise in PostgreSQL, particularly in GCP environments, will be considered a significant advantage. You will be responsible for managing database schemas, optimizing configurations, and troubleshooting production incidents. Your expertise in relational databases (PostgreSQL) will directly support business objectives and operational capabilities. Responsibilities: PostgreSQL Database Administration: Collaborate with teams to integrate PostgreSQL databases into the infrastructure and ensure their optimal performance. Perform PostgreSQL database backups, recovery, and restoration activities. Optimize PostgreSQL configurations and query performance for transactional workloads. Design and implement PostgreSQL data models and SQL scripts for transactional workloads. Manage PostgreSQL databases in GCP environments (preferred). Diagnose and troubleshoot PostgreSQL production incidents and resolve performance bottlenecks. Requirements: PostgreSQL: 5+ years of experience in PostgreSQL database administration. Expertise in installing, configuring, and monitoring PostgreSQL databases. Proficiency in PostgreSQL data modeling and SQL scripting. Strong experience in performance tuning PostgreSQL databases to optimize writes and reads. Hands-on experience with PostgreSQL in GCP environments (preferred). Proven ability to evaluate database performance, isolate bottlenecks, and implement optimizations in transactional settings. Preferred Skills: Experience with Datastax Enterprise Service (DSE). Familiarity with cloud environments like GCP. Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills.
27/03/2026
Full time
Job: Postgres Database Administrator (DBA) Location: Sheffield, UK (3 days weekly from office) We at Coforge are looking for Postgres Database Administrator (DBA) in Sheffield, UK. Job Summary: As a PostgreSQL Database Administrator (DBA), you will play a vital role in managing PostgreSQL databases to ensure their optimal performance and reliability. Expertise in PostgreSQL, particularly in GCP environments, will be considered a significant advantage. You will be responsible for managing database schemas, optimizing configurations, and troubleshooting production incidents. Your expertise in relational databases (PostgreSQL) will directly support business objectives and operational capabilities. Responsibilities: PostgreSQL Database Administration: Collaborate with teams to integrate PostgreSQL databases into the infrastructure and ensure their optimal performance. Perform PostgreSQL database backups, recovery, and restoration activities. Optimize PostgreSQL configurations and query performance for transactional workloads. Design and implement PostgreSQL data models and SQL scripts for transactional workloads. Manage PostgreSQL databases in GCP environments (preferred). Diagnose and troubleshoot PostgreSQL production incidents and resolve performance bottlenecks. Requirements: PostgreSQL: 5+ years of experience in PostgreSQL database administration. Expertise in installing, configuring, and monitoring PostgreSQL databases. Proficiency in PostgreSQL data modeling and SQL scripting. Strong experience in performance tuning PostgreSQL databases to optimize writes and reads. Hands-on experience with PostgreSQL in GCP environments (preferred). Proven ability to evaluate database performance, isolate bottlenecks, and implement optimizations in transactional settings. Preferred Skills: Experience with Datastax Enterprise Service (DSE). Familiarity with cloud environments like GCP. Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills.
Join us as a PostgreSQL SRE at Barclays where you'll effectively monitor and maintain the bank's critical technology infrastructure and resolve more complex technical issues, whilst minimizing disruption to operations. In this role you will assume a key technical leadership role. You will shape the direction of our database administration, ensuring our technological approaches are innovative and aligned with the Bank's business goals. To be successful as a PostgreSQL SRE, you should have: Experience as a Database Administrator, with a focus on PostgreSQL and similar database technologies such as Oracle or MS-SQL. A background in implementing and leading SRE practices across large organizations or complex teams. Hands-on experience on Containers and Kubernetes Experience with DevOps automation tools such as Code versioning (git), JIRA, Ansible, database CI/CD tools and their implementation. Some other highly valued skills may include: Expertise with scripting languages (e.g. PowerShell, Python, Bash) for automation/migration tasks Experience of working on Data migration tools and software's Expertise in system configuration management tools such as Chef, Ansible for database server configurations. You may be assessed on the key critical skills relevant for success in role, such as risk and controls, change and transformation, business acumen strategic thinking and digital and technology, as well as job-specific technical skills This role can be based in our Knutsford or Glasgow, office. Purpose of the role To apply software engineering techniques, automation, and best practices in incident response, to ensure the reliability, availability, and scalability of the systems, platforms, and technology through them. Accountabilities Availability, performance, and scalability of systems and services through proactive monitoring, maintenance, and capacity planning. Resolution, analysis and response to system outages and disruptions, and implement measures to prevent similar incidents from recurring. Development of tools and scripts to automate operational processes, reducing manual workload, increasing efficiency, and improving system resilience. Monitoring and optimisation of system performance and resource usage, identify and address bottlenecks, and implement best practices for performance tuning. Collaboration with development teams to integrate best practices for reliability, scalability, and performance into the software development lifecycle, and work closely with other teams to ensure smooth and efficient operations. Stay informed of industry technology trends and innovations, and actively contribute to the organization's technology communities to foster a culture of technical excellence and growth. Assistant Vice President Expectations To advise and influence decision making, contribute to policy development and take responsibility for operational effectiveness. Collaborate closely with other functions/ business divisions. Lead a team performing complex tasks, using well developed professional knowledge and skills to deliver on work that impacts the whole business function. Set objectives and coach employees in pursuit of those objectives, appraisal of performance relative to objectives and determination of reward outcomes If the position has leadership responsibilities, People Leaders are expected to demonstrate a clear set of leadership behaviours to create an environment for colleagues to thrive and deliver to a consistently excellent standard. The four LEAD behaviours are: L - Listen and be authentic, E - Energise and inspire, A - Align across the enterprise, D - Develop others. OR for an individual contributor, they will lead collaborative assignments and guide team members through structured assignments, identify the need for the inclusion of other areas of specialisation to complete assignments. They will identify new directions for assignments and/ or projects, identifying a combination of cross functional methodologies or practices to meet required outcomes. Consult on complex issues; providing advice to People Leaders to support the resolution of escalated issues. Identify ways to mitigate risk and developing new policies/procedures in support of the control and governance agenda. Take ownership for managing risk and strengthening controls in relation to the work done. Perform work that is closely related to that of other areas, which requires understanding of how areas coordinate and contribute to the achievement of the objectives of the organisation sub-function. Collaborate with other areas of work, for business aligned support areas to keep up to speed with business activity and the business strategy. Engage in complex analysis of data from multiple sources of information, internal and external sources such as procedures and practises (in other areas, teams, companies, etc).to solve problems creatively and effectively. Communicate complex information. 'Complex' information could include sensitive information or information that is difficult to communicate because of its content or its audience. Influence or convince stakeholders to achieve outcomes. All colleagues will be expected to demonstrate the Barclays Values of Respect, Integrity, Service, Excellence and Stewardship - our moral compass, helping us do what we believe is right. They will also be expected to demonstrate the Barclays Mindset - to Empower, Challenge and Drive - the operating manual for how we behave. Investment
06/10/2025
Full time
Join us as a PostgreSQL SRE at Barclays where you'll effectively monitor and maintain the bank's critical technology infrastructure and resolve more complex technical issues, whilst minimizing disruption to operations. In this role you will assume a key technical leadership role. You will shape the direction of our database administration, ensuring our technological approaches are innovative and aligned with the Bank's business goals. To be successful as a PostgreSQL SRE, you should have: Experience as a Database Administrator, with a focus on PostgreSQL and similar database technologies such as Oracle or MS-SQL. A background in implementing and leading SRE practices across large organizations or complex teams. Hands-on experience on Containers and Kubernetes Experience with DevOps automation tools such as Code versioning (git), JIRA, Ansible, database CI/CD tools and their implementation. Some other highly valued skills may include: Expertise with scripting languages (e.g. PowerShell, Python, Bash) for automation/migration tasks Experience of working on Data migration tools and software's Expertise in system configuration management tools such as Chef, Ansible for database server configurations. You may be assessed on the key critical skills relevant for success in role, such as risk and controls, change and transformation, business acumen strategic thinking and digital and technology, as well as job-specific technical skills This role can be based in our Knutsford or Glasgow, office. Purpose of the role To apply software engineering techniques, automation, and best practices in incident response, to ensure the reliability, availability, and scalability of the systems, platforms, and technology through them. Accountabilities Availability, performance, and scalability of systems and services through proactive monitoring, maintenance, and capacity planning. Resolution, analysis and response to system outages and disruptions, and implement measures to prevent similar incidents from recurring. Development of tools and scripts to automate operational processes, reducing manual workload, increasing efficiency, and improving system resilience. Monitoring and optimisation of system performance and resource usage, identify and address bottlenecks, and implement best practices for performance tuning. Collaboration with development teams to integrate best practices for reliability, scalability, and performance into the software development lifecycle, and work closely with other teams to ensure smooth and efficient operations. Stay informed of industry technology trends and innovations, and actively contribute to the organization's technology communities to foster a culture of technical excellence and growth. Assistant Vice President Expectations To advise and influence decision making, contribute to policy development and take responsibility for operational effectiveness. Collaborate closely with other functions/ business divisions. Lead a team performing complex tasks, using well developed professional knowledge and skills to deliver on work that impacts the whole business function. Set objectives and coach employees in pursuit of those objectives, appraisal of performance relative to objectives and determination of reward outcomes If the position has leadership responsibilities, People Leaders are expected to demonstrate a clear set of leadership behaviours to create an environment for colleagues to thrive and deliver to a consistently excellent standard. The four LEAD behaviours are: L - Listen and be authentic, E - Energise and inspire, A - Align across the enterprise, D - Develop others. OR for an individual contributor, they will lead collaborative assignments and guide team members through structured assignments, identify the need for the inclusion of other areas of specialisation to complete assignments. They will identify new directions for assignments and/ or projects, identifying a combination of cross functional methodologies or practices to meet required outcomes. Consult on complex issues; providing advice to People Leaders to support the resolution of escalated issues. Identify ways to mitigate risk and developing new policies/procedures in support of the control and governance agenda. Take ownership for managing risk and strengthening controls in relation to the work done. Perform work that is closely related to that of other areas, which requires understanding of how areas coordinate and contribute to the achievement of the objectives of the organisation sub-function. Collaborate with other areas of work, for business aligned support areas to keep up to speed with business activity and the business strategy. Engage in complex analysis of data from multiple sources of information, internal and external sources such as procedures and practises (in other areas, teams, companies, etc).to solve problems creatively and effectively. Communicate complex information. 'Complex' information could include sensitive information or information that is difficult to communicate because of its content or its audience. Influence or convince stakeholders to achieve outcomes. All colleagues will be expected to demonstrate the Barclays Values of Respect, Integrity, Service, Excellence and Stewardship - our moral compass, helping us do what we believe is right. They will also be expected to demonstrate the Barclays Mindset - to Empower, Challenge and Drive - the operating manual for how we behave. Investment
Join us as a PostgreSQL SRE at Barclays where you'll effectively monitor and maintain the bank's critical technology infrastructure and resolve more complex technical issues, whilst minimizing disruption to operations. In this role you will assume a key technical leadership role. You will shape the direction of our database administration, ensuring our technological approaches are innovative and aligned with the Bank's business goals. To be successful as a PostgreSQL SRE, you should have: Experience as a Database Administrator, with a focus on PostgreSQL and similar database technologies such as Oracle or MS-SQL. A background in implementing and leading SRE practices across large organizations or complex teams. Hands-on experience on Containers and Kubernetes Experience with DevOps automation tools such as Code versioning (git), JIRA, Ansible, database CI/CD tools and their implementation. Some other highly valued skills may include: Expertise with scripting languages (e.g. PowerShell, Python, Bash) for automation/migration tasks Experience of working on Data migration tools and software's Expertise in system configuration management tools such as Chef, Ansible for database server configurations. You may be assessed on the key critical skills relevant for success in role, such as risk and controls, change and transformation, business acumen strategic thinking and digital and technology, as well as job-specific technical skills This role can be based in our Knutsford or Glasgow, office. Purpose of the role To apply software engineering techniques, automation, and best practices in incident response, to ensure the reliability, availability, and scalability of the systems, platforms, and technology through them. Accountabilities Availability, performance, and scalability of systems and services through proactive monitoring, maintenance, and capacity planning. Resolution, analysis and response to system outages and disruptions, and implement measures to prevent similar incidents from recurring. Development of tools and scripts to automate operational processes, reducing manual workload, increasing efficiency, and improving system resilience. Monitoring and optimisation of system performance and resource usage, identify and address bottlenecks, and implement best practices for performance tuning. Collaboration with development teams to integrate best practices for reliability, scalability, and performance into the software development lifecycle, and work closely with other teams to ensure smooth and efficient operations. Stay informed of industry technology trends and innovations, and actively contribute to the organization's technology communities to foster a culture of technical excellence and growth. Assistant Vice President Expectations To advise and influence decision making, contribute to policy development and take responsibility for operational effectiveness. Collaborate closely with other functions/ business divisions. Lead a team performing complex tasks, using well developed professional knowledge and skills to deliver on work that impacts the whole business function. Set objectives and coach employees in pursuit of those objectives, appraisal of performance relative to objectives and determination of reward outcomes If the position has leadership responsibilities, People Leaders are expected to demonstrate a clear set of leadership behaviours to create an environment for colleagues to thrive and deliver to a consistently excellent standard. The four LEAD behaviours are: L - Listen and be authentic, E - Energise and inspire, A - Align across the enterprise, D - Develop others. OR for an individual contributor, they will lead collaborative assignments and guide team members through structured assignments, identify the need for the inclusion of other areas of specialisation to complete assignments. They will identify new directions for assignments and/ or projects, identifying a combination of cross functional methodologies or practices to meet required outcomes. Consult on complex issues; providing advice to People Leaders to support the resolution of escalated issues. Identify ways to mitigate risk and developing new policies/procedures in support of the control and governance agenda. Take ownership for managing risk and strengthening controls in relation to the work done. Perform work that is closely related to that of other areas, which requires understanding of how areas coordinate and contribute to the achievement of the objectives of the organisation sub-function. Collaborate with other areas of work, for business aligned support areas to keep up to speed with business activity and the business strategy. Engage in complex analysis of data from multiple sources of information, internal and external sources such as procedures and practises (in other areas, teams, companies, etc).to solve problems creatively and effectively. Communicate complex information. 'Complex' information could include sensitive information or information that is difficult to communicate because of its content or its audience. Influence or convince stakeholders to achieve outcomes. All colleagues will be expected to demonstrate the Barclays Values of Respect, Integrity, Service, Excellence and Stewardship - our moral compass, helping us do what we believe is right. They will also be expected to demonstrate the Barclays Mindset - to Empower, Challenge and Drive - the operating manual for how we behave. Investment
06/10/2025
Full time
Join us as a PostgreSQL SRE at Barclays where you'll effectively monitor and maintain the bank's critical technology infrastructure and resolve more complex technical issues, whilst minimizing disruption to operations. In this role you will assume a key technical leadership role. You will shape the direction of our database administration, ensuring our technological approaches are innovative and aligned with the Bank's business goals. To be successful as a PostgreSQL SRE, you should have: Experience as a Database Administrator, with a focus on PostgreSQL and similar database technologies such as Oracle or MS-SQL. A background in implementing and leading SRE practices across large organizations or complex teams. Hands-on experience on Containers and Kubernetes Experience with DevOps automation tools such as Code versioning (git), JIRA, Ansible, database CI/CD tools and their implementation. Some other highly valued skills may include: Expertise with scripting languages (e.g. PowerShell, Python, Bash) for automation/migration tasks Experience of working on Data migration tools and software's Expertise in system configuration management tools such as Chef, Ansible for database server configurations. You may be assessed on the key critical skills relevant for success in role, such as risk and controls, change and transformation, business acumen strategic thinking and digital and technology, as well as job-specific technical skills This role can be based in our Knutsford or Glasgow, office. Purpose of the role To apply software engineering techniques, automation, and best practices in incident response, to ensure the reliability, availability, and scalability of the systems, platforms, and technology through them. Accountabilities Availability, performance, and scalability of systems and services through proactive monitoring, maintenance, and capacity planning. Resolution, analysis and response to system outages and disruptions, and implement measures to prevent similar incidents from recurring. Development of tools and scripts to automate operational processes, reducing manual workload, increasing efficiency, and improving system resilience. Monitoring and optimisation of system performance and resource usage, identify and address bottlenecks, and implement best practices for performance tuning. Collaboration with development teams to integrate best practices for reliability, scalability, and performance into the software development lifecycle, and work closely with other teams to ensure smooth and efficient operations. Stay informed of industry technology trends and innovations, and actively contribute to the organization's technology communities to foster a culture of technical excellence and growth. Assistant Vice President Expectations To advise and influence decision making, contribute to policy development and take responsibility for operational effectiveness. Collaborate closely with other functions/ business divisions. Lead a team performing complex tasks, using well developed professional knowledge and skills to deliver on work that impacts the whole business function. Set objectives and coach employees in pursuit of those objectives, appraisal of performance relative to objectives and determination of reward outcomes If the position has leadership responsibilities, People Leaders are expected to demonstrate a clear set of leadership behaviours to create an environment for colleagues to thrive and deliver to a consistently excellent standard. The four LEAD behaviours are: L - Listen and be authentic, E - Energise and inspire, A - Align across the enterprise, D - Develop others. OR for an individual contributor, they will lead collaborative assignments and guide team members through structured assignments, identify the need for the inclusion of other areas of specialisation to complete assignments. They will identify new directions for assignments and/ or projects, identifying a combination of cross functional methodologies or practices to meet required outcomes. Consult on complex issues; providing advice to People Leaders to support the resolution of escalated issues. Identify ways to mitigate risk and developing new policies/procedures in support of the control and governance agenda. Take ownership for managing risk and strengthening controls in relation to the work done. Perform work that is closely related to that of other areas, which requires understanding of how areas coordinate and contribute to the achievement of the objectives of the organisation sub-function. Collaborate with other areas of work, for business aligned support areas to keep up to speed with business activity and the business strategy. Engage in complex analysis of data from multiple sources of information, internal and external sources such as procedures and practises (in other areas, teams, companies, etc).to solve problems creatively and effectively. Communicate complex information. 'Complex' information could include sensitive information or information that is difficult to communicate because of its content or its audience. Influence or convince stakeholders to achieve outcomes. All colleagues will be expected to demonstrate the Barclays Values of Respect, Integrity, Service, Excellence and Stewardship - our moral compass, helping us do what we believe is right. They will also be expected to demonstrate the Barclays Mindset - to Empower, Challenge and Drive - the operating manual for how we behave. Investment
Cloud Engineer required in Glasgow to join a global organisation and help deliver a fully automated, enterprise scale Azure platform. This is an opportunity to work in a modern, cloud first environment, where automation, orchestration, and Infrastructure as Code (IaC) are at the heart of how the platform operates. You'll be part of a technically ambitious team, delivering complex, scalable cloud infrastructure, optimising operations, and helping shape the way the company works in the cloud. The Company This is a progressive, global organisation heavily invested in digital transformation, adopting modern tools, practices, and principles to build a fully automated, cloud native platform designed for scale, reliability, and high performance. You'll join a team that values technical excellence and collaboration, giving you the opportunity to influence platform design, shape operational practices, and help embed cloud first ways of working across the organisation. The Role As Cloud Engineer, you'll play a central role in shaping the organisation's cloud platform for the future. You'll manage, automate, and optimise Azure infrastructure using both IaaS (virtual machines, networking, storage) and PaaS (managed services such as databases, app services, and serverless platforms). Using Infrastructure as Code, you'll ensure the environment is fully automated, scalable, secure, and resilient, supporting the business's ongoing digital transformation and long term growth. You will * Take ownership of day to day platform operations, including monitoring, incident management, and ticket resolution, while automating repetitive tasks. * Deploy and maintain infrastructure using Infrastructure as Code, ensuring consistency, repeatability, and efficiency across environments. * Implement automation and orchestration to optimise operations, reduce manual effort, and increase platform reliability. * Use monitoring and logging tools to proactively detect and resolve issues, enhancing performance, resilience, and security. * Contribute to complex cloud operations and transformation initiatives that directly impact business performance. * Mentor colleagues moving from on premise infrastructure, championing cloud first practices and modern ways of working. Who We're Looking For * 4+ years' hands on experience in Azure environments including both IaaS and PaaS * Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator * Strong experience with Infrastructure as Code, automation, and orchestration. * Proficiency with PowerShell, Azure CLI, Bicep, and DevOps pipelines. * Comfortable mentoring colleagues and influencing technical practices across teams. Why This Role Is Exciting * Be part of a major digital transformation, moving Legacy infrastructure to a fully automated, cloud native platform. * Work with Azure IaaS and PaaS, DevOps pipelines, and modern tools to deliver scalable, reliable, and secure cloud services. * Operate in a fully code driven environment, where automation and orchestration are central to how the platform is designed, deployed, and managed. * Take on complex, challenging cloud operations and use cutting edge tools to deliver scalable, secure, and high performing services. * Use AI Ops and intelligent automation to optimise operations, detect issues, and improve performance. * Mentor colleagues and champion cloud first practices, influencing culture while helping the team adopt modern infrastructure approaches. The Offer You'll receive a competitive salary and benefits, with hybrid working (typically three days a week in a modern Glasgow office). This is a chance to work on a business critical, cloud native Azure platform and make a tangible impact within a global organisation invested in technology and innovation. Apply now or get in touch with Murray Simpson for more information.
06/10/2025
Full time
Cloud Engineer required in Glasgow to join a global organisation and help deliver a fully automated, enterprise scale Azure platform. This is an opportunity to work in a modern, cloud first environment, where automation, orchestration, and Infrastructure as Code (IaC) are at the heart of how the platform operates. You'll be part of a technically ambitious team, delivering complex, scalable cloud infrastructure, optimising operations, and helping shape the way the company works in the cloud. The Company This is a progressive, global organisation heavily invested in digital transformation, adopting modern tools, practices, and principles to build a fully automated, cloud native platform designed for scale, reliability, and high performance. You'll join a team that values technical excellence and collaboration, giving you the opportunity to influence platform design, shape operational practices, and help embed cloud first ways of working across the organisation. The Role As Cloud Engineer, you'll play a central role in shaping the organisation's cloud platform for the future. You'll manage, automate, and optimise Azure infrastructure using both IaaS (virtual machines, networking, storage) and PaaS (managed services such as databases, app services, and serverless platforms). Using Infrastructure as Code, you'll ensure the environment is fully automated, scalable, secure, and resilient, supporting the business's ongoing digital transformation and long term growth. You will * Take ownership of day to day platform operations, including monitoring, incident management, and ticket resolution, while automating repetitive tasks. * Deploy and maintain infrastructure using Infrastructure as Code, ensuring consistency, repeatability, and efficiency across environments. * Implement automation and orchestration to optimise operations, reduce manual effort, and increase platform reliability. * Use monitoring and logging tools to proactively detect and resolve issues, enhancing performance, resilience, and security. * Contribute to complex cloud operations and transformation initiatives that directly impact business performance. * Mentor colleagues moving from on premise infrastructure, championing cloud first practices and modern ways of working. Who We're Looking For * 4+ years' hands on experience in Azure environments including both IaaS and PaaS * Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator * Strong experience with Infrastructure as Code, automation, and orchestration. * Proficiency with PowerShell, Azure CLI, Bicep, and DevOps pipelines. * Comfortable mentoring colleagues and influencing technical practices across teams. Why This Role Is Exciting * Be part of a major digital transformation, moving Legacy infrastructure to a fully automated, cloud native platform. * Work with Azure IaaS and PaaS, DevOps pipelines, and modern tools to deliver scalable, reliable, and secure cloud services. * Operate in a fully code driven environment, where automation and orchestration are central to how the platform is designed, deployed, and managed. * Take on complex, challenging cloud operations and use cutting edge tools to deliver scalable, secure, and high performing services. * Use AI Ops and intelligent automation to optimise operations, detect issues, and improve performance. * Mentor colleagues and champion cloud first practices, influencing culture while helping the team adopt modern infrastructure approaches. The Offer You'll receive a competitive salary and benefits, with hybrid working (typically three days a week in a modern Glasgow office). This is a chance to work on a business critical, cloud native Azure platform and make a tangible impact within a global organisation invested in technology and innovation. Apply now or get in touch with Murray Simpson for more information.
BI Applications Administrator (Tableau & Business Objects) - Hybrid/Borehamwood - £45k-£60k - Permanent Leading IT Consultancy with offices in the UK and Europe (Netherlands, Belgium and Switzerland) is looking to recruit a permanent BI Applications Administrator with experience in supporting and maintaining Tableau and SAP Business Objects . We deliver a range of services from IT Consultancy, Software Project Development and Infrastructure/Application Support Services for our corporate clients covering Insurance, Banking, Pharma, Retail, FMCG, Automotive, Logistics & Leasing, Publishing and Charity domains (including UN organisations). The BI Applications Administrator (Tableau & Business Objects) role will be based 2 days per week in our office in Borehamwood, with occasional travelling to Milton Keynes. As OCS is part of an Employee Ownership Trust, after a qualifying period the successful candidate will be able to contribute to the company's future vision and share the profits. Key Requirements for the successful BI Applications Administrator (Tableau & Business Objects) include: 3+ years relevant technical experience - mandatory Strong experience administering and supporting Tableau and/or Business Objects in enterprise environments Good experience with upgrades, patching, and migrations end to end SQL and database skills - desirable .Net and wider application support experience - an advantage Experience working in an IT services-based company - preferred Excellent English communication skills, both verbal and written Self-starting is essential to be successful in this role Flexibility and an open-minded approach to work with a 'can do' attitude Team player with excellent interpersonal skills Our Offer: Salary £45k-£60k, depending on experience Variety of benefits (including enhanced Pension, Life insurance, Medical & Dental cover, Permanent Health Insurance, Critical Illness benefit, joining the Employee Ownership Trust after a qualifying period, Flu jabs, Health and Wellbeing Programme, Employee of the Month, Long Service Awards and others) Generous Holiday Allowance - increases based on length of service Supportive and collaborative working environment Variety of work Career Development - Opportunity to progress, both in terms of skills and experience for the motivated and talented individual This BI Applications Administrator (Tableau & Business Objects) role is an exciting opportunity to join a well-established IT Consultancy working within a committed and experienced team.
06/10/2025
Full time
BI Applications Administrator (Tableau & Business Objects) - Hybrid/Borehamwood - £45k-£60k - Permanent Leading IT Consultancy with offices in the UK and Europe (Netherlands, Belgium and Switzerland) is looking to recruit a permanent BI Applications Administrator with experience in supporting and maintaining Tableau and SAP Business Objects . We deliver a range of services from IT Consultancy, Software Project Development and Infrastructure/Application Support Services for our corporate clients covering Insurance, Banking, Pharma, Retail, FMCG, Automotive, Logistics & Leasing, Publishing and Charity domains (including UN organisations). The BI Applications Administrator (Tableau & Business Objects) role will be based 2 days per week in our office in Borehamwood, with occasional travelling to Milton Keynes. As OCS is part of an Employee Ownership Trust, after a qualifying period the successful candidate will be able to contribute to the company's future vision and share the profits. Key Requirements for the successful BI Applications Administrator (Tableau & Business Objects) include: 3+ years relevant technical experience - mandatory Strong experience administering and supporting Tableau and/or Business Objects in enterprise environments Good experience with upgrades, patching, and migrations end to end SQL and database skills - desirable .Net and wider application support experience - an advantage Experience working in an IT services-based company - preferred Excellent English communication skills, both verbal and written Self-starting is essential to be successful in this role Flexibility and an open-minded approach to work with a 'can do' attitude Team player with excellent interpersonal skills Our Offer: Salary £45k-£60k, depending on experience Variety of benefits (including enhanced Pension, Life insurance, Medical & Dental cover, Permanent Health Insurance, Critical Illness benefit, joining the Employee Ownership Trust after a qualifying period, Flu jabs, Health and Wellbeing Programme, Employee of the Month, Long Service Awards and others) Generous Holiday Allowance - increases based on length of service Supportive and collaborative working environment Variety of work Career Development - Opportunity to progress, both in terms of skills and experience for the motivated and talented individual This BI Applications Administrator (Tableau & Business Objects) role is an exciting opportunity to join a well-established IT Consultancy working within a committed and experienced team.
Oracle DBA Contract Location: Birmingham, UK (Hybrid 3 days/week) Type: 6-Month Contract with potential extension Payrate : Circa £300 - £365/day Inside IR35 We are seeking a seasoned Oracle DBA Administrator with a passion for stability, automation, and continuous improvement (CI). This role is essential for maintaining our critical Oracle DB and MySQL systems within a dynamic Enterprise Cloud environment. Key Requirements & Responsibilities: Core DBA Expertise: Strong, non-negotiable skills in Oracle DBA and experience with MySQL . Operational Ownership: Own, troubleshoot, and resolve complex technical faults within the Enterprise Cloud Infrastructure . Service Delivery: Provide escalated technical support, ensuring system availability and managing Incidents, Service Requests, and Changes against strict SLAs/KPIs . CI Mindset: Actively apply Continuous Improvement (CI) methodology to drive efficiency and reduce waste in daily operations. Stakeholder Management: Collaborate effectively across matrix relationships and possess strong stakeholder management and negotiation skills. Learning Acumen: Demonstrate a willingness to learn and adopt new database technologies (preferably latest versions). Highly Desirable Skills: Programming skills, particularly Python , for automation and integration. Understanding of Unix shell scripting . This is an urgent vacancy with a deadline where the hiring manager is shortlisting for an interview immediately. Please apply with a copy of your CV or send it praveen. com Randstad Technologies is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
01/10/2025
Full time
Oracle DBA Contract Location: Birmingham, UK (Hybrid 3 days/week) Type: 6-Month Contract with potential extension Payrate : Circa £300 - £365/day Inside IR35 We are seeking a seasoned Oracle DBA Administrator with a passion for stability, automation, and continuous improvement (CI). This role is essential for maintaining our critical Oracle DB and MySQL systems within a dynamic Enterprise Cloud environment. Key Requirements & Responsibilities: Core DBA Expertise: Strong, non-negotiable skills in Oracle DBA and experience with MySQL . Operational Ownership: Own, troubleshoot, and resolve complex technical faults within the Enterprise Cloud Infrastructure . Service Delivery: Provide escalated technical support, ensuring system availability and managing Incidents, Service Requests, and Changes against strict SLAs/KPIs . CI Mindset: Actively apply Continuous Improvement (CI) methodology to drive efficiency and reduce waste in daily operations. Stakeholder Management: Collaborate effectively across matrix relationships and possess strong stakeholder management and negotiation skills. Learning Acumen: Demonstrate a willingness to learn and adopt new database technologies (preferably latest versions). Highly Desirable Skills: Programming skills, particularly Python , for automation and integration. Understanding of Unix shell scripting . This is an urgent vacancy with a deadline where the hiring manager is shortlisting for an interview immediately. Please apply with a copy of your CV or send it praveen. com Randstad Technologies is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
ERP Database Administrator DBA Abingdon Hybrid £50,000pa plus benefits: Our client has been at the forefront of technical innovation for over 50 years and are one of the world s most innovative manufacturers. Due to growth, they are looking to recruit an ERP Database Administrator who will manage and maintain the ERP databases using Microsoft SQL Server, ensuring system availability, performance, backups, and security. On a daily basis the ERP Database Administrator will support and troubleshoot integrated modules in the ERP system, modules including Doc-Trak, Shop-Trak, Bartender, and Salesforce. Maintain ETL processes and scheduled data exchanges between the ERP and integrated systems via APIs, SQL jobs, or middleware tools. You will manage users access, role permissions, and audit controls across ERP and integrated systems. The successful ERP Database Administrator will need the following qualification, experience and skills: 3+ years of experience as a DBA or ERP Systems Administrator. Strong proficiency in Microsoft SQL Server (2016 or newer) and T-SQL scripting. Experience supporting Doc-Trak, Shop-Trak, and Bartender in a manufacturing environment. Experience with Mongoose customization framework and REST/SOAP APIs Demonstrated experience managing or supporting Salesforce CRM data integration. Ability to build and troubleshoot SQL-based and API-based data flows. Familiarity with manufacturing business processes, ERP-CRM order lifecycle, and reporting needs Our client is offering a hybrid working arrangement with 3 days in their offices and 2 days from home. There is flexible start and finish times so you can plan your day around your preferred hours. This company offers amazing benefits, a competitive starting salary, structured career development opportunities, and a good work-life balance, our client offers 25 days annual leave, half-days on Fridays, private healthcare, a share incentive plan, a defined contribution Personal Pension Plan, and a flexible benefits package that you can tailor to your own requirements. For more information on the client, their products, tech stack, career development, benefits etc, please send MARS a copy of your CV or drop Lee Cherrill a linkedin connection request or contact him through the MARS Recruitment website. MARS Recruitment is an equal opportunities employer and positively welcomes applications from suitably qualified applicants regardless of race, colour, sex, marital status, national origin, religion, age, disability, or any other protected status. Suitable candidates for the role will be contacted within 3 working days, unfortunately if you haven t heard back in this time your application has been unsuccessful at this time. MARS Recruitment is a specialist Engineering & IT recruiter working in partnership with companies across the UK and offers services of both an Employment Business (for Temporary/Contract roles) and an Employment Agency (for Permanent roles).
26/08/2025
Full time
ERP Database Administrator DBA Abingdon Hybrid £50,000pa plus benefits: Our client has been at the forefront of technical innovation for over 50 years and are one of the world s most innovative manufacturers. Due to growth, they are looking to recruit an ERP Database Administrator who will manage and maintain the ERP databases using Microsoft SQL Server, ensuring system availability, performance, backups, and security. On a daily basis the ERP Database Administrator will support and troubleshoot integrated modules in the ERP system, modules including Doc-Trak, Shop-Trak, Bartender, and Salesforce. Maintain ETL processes and scheduled data exchanges between the ERP and integrated systems via APIs, SQL jobs, or middleware tools. You will manage users access, role permissions, and audit controls across ERP and integrated systems. The successful ERP Database Administrator will need the following qualification, experience and skills: 3+ years of experience as a DBA or ERP Systems Administrator. Strong proficiency in Microsoft SQL Server (2016 or newer) and T-SQL scripting. Experience supporting Doc-Trak, Shop-Trak, and Bartender in a manufacturing environment. Experience with Mongoose customization framework and REST/SOAP APIs Demonstrated experience managing or supporting Salesforce CRM data integration. Ability to build and troubleshoot SQL-based and API-based data flows. Familiarity with manufacturing business processes, ERP-CRM order lifecycle, and reporting needs Our client is offering a hybrid working arrangement with 3 days in their offices and 2 days from home. There is flexible start and finish times so you can plan your day around your preferred hours. This company offers amazing benefits, a competitive starting salary, structured career development opportunities, and a good work-life balance, our client offers 25 days annual leave, half-days on Fridays, private healthcare, a share incentive plan, a defined contribution Personal Pension Plan, and a flexible benefits package that you can tailor to your own requirements. For more information on the client, their products, tech stack, career development, benefits etc, please send MARS a copy of your CV or drop Lee Cherrill a linkedin connection request or contact him through the MARS Recruitment website. MARS Recruitment is an equal opportunities employer and positively welcomes applications from suitably qualified applicants regardless of race, colour, sex, marital status, national origin, religion, age, disability, or any other protected status. Suitable candidates for the role will be contacted within 3 working days, unfortunately if you haven t heard back in this time your application has been unsuccessful at this time. MARS Recruitment is a specialist Engineering & IT recruiter working in partnership with companies across the UK and offers services of both an Employment Business (for Temporary/Contract roles) and an Employment Agency (for Permanent roles).
College of Medical, Veterinary and Life Sciences
School of Psychology & Neuroscience
IT Infrastructure Manager
Vacancy Ref: 158172
Salary: Grade 8 £49,320 - £56,921 per annum
This post is full time and open ended (permanent). Relocation assistance will be provided where appropriate.
The University of Glasgow is seeking to appoint a talented and highly motivated IT Infrastructure Manager.
Reporting to the Computing Support Manager, the post holder will take a leading role in managing and maintaining the school’s IT Infrastructure, which is essential for the research, teaching and professional services of Psychology and Neuroscience. Your primary responsibility will be to collaborate with the Computing Support Manager, to manage and maintain the specialised core IT infrastructure, as well as provide user support and system development.
The post holder will work closely with the Computing Support Manager to ensure that infrastructure investments align with departmental needs and strategic priorities, optimizing resource allocation and financial planning. In addition, the successful candidate will be required to oversee the management and development of support staff, fostering a culture of excellence through the implementation of best practices, strategic talent development initiatives, and the execution of annual performance reviews.
For more information about the infrastructure and the scope of the job or for informal enquiries, please contact Raymond Elma, Raymond.Elma@glasgow.ac.uk
Job Purpose
Reporting to the Computing Support Manager, you will take a leading role in managing and maintaining the school’s IT Infrastructure, which is essential for the research, teaching and professional services of Psychology and Neuroscience. Your primary responsibility will be to collaborate with the Computing Support Manager, to manage and maintain the specialised core IT infrastructure, as well as provide user support and system development.
Main Duties and Responsibilities
Lead in evaluating and enhancing the effectiveness of the School’s IT Infrastructure, maximising service quality, efficiency and continuity.
Lead the management of infrastructure, data centres and server hardware across the product lifecycle.
Provide and manage core Linux and Microsoft Windows systems to ensure vital DNS, directory, desktop, and storage services remain available, secure and patched.
Lead the management of web services and Content Management Systems running Apache, PHP, Tomcat, MySQL/MariaDB, Python.
"Investigate new and emerging technologies through innovative design of complex systems and usage of specialist IT equipment for use in Psychology and Neuroscience teaching and research, to deliver strategic and operational benefits. Manage the allocated portion of the IT budget, ensuring an effective split between end-user and infrastructure management, and regularly present findings and budget impacts at the board level to align with organizational strategy and support informed decision-making."
Represent Psychology and Neuroscience at Campus and College IT forums, liaising with staff in Computing Service, and providing specialist advice in areas such as security, data storage and governance to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of IT provision in the University.
"Manage the allocated portion of the IT budget, ensuring an effective split between end-user and infrastructure management. Collaborate with the Computing Support Manager to contribute to the Computing Support Department's budget from an infrastructure perspective, including costing for upgrades, maintenance, and other related expenses. Work closely to ensure that infrastructure investments align with departmental needs and strategic priorities, optimizing resource allocation and financial planning."
Oversee the management and development of support staff, fostering a culture of excellence through the implementation of best practices, strategic talent development initiatives, and the execution of annual performance reviews.
Lead end-to-end project management with a high degree of autonomy, ensuring successful project delivery from inception to completion. Oversee the creation of comprehensive documentation and provide training to colleagues as needed to support project objectives and knowledge transfer
Partner with the University Central IT to design and implement advanced IT security policies, ensuring alignment with institutional standards and enhancing the overall cybersecurity framework
Knowledge, Qualifications, Skills, and Experience Knowledge/Qualifications
Essential:
A1 Scottish Credit and Qualification Framework Level 9 (Ordinary Degree, Scottish Vocational Qualification level 4), or equivalent experience of personal development in a similar role or related role. A2 Ability to undertake the duties associated with this level of post A3 Comprehensive, expert current knowledge of IT standards, systems, and provision to support delivery of research and teaching.
Desirable:
B1 Microsoft Certified: Windows Server Hybrid Administrator Associate certification is highly desirable, with a strong emphasis on proficiency in managing local Active Directory environments.
B2 Proficiency in macOS management with JAMF certification is highly desirable.
B3 Experience of working in a Higher Education environment.
Skills Essential:
C1 Skills in LAMP platforms (Linux, Apache, MySQL, PHP).
C2Extensive experience in Linux/Unix administration, including user management (NIS Domain), monitoring, optimizing system performance, system updates, backups (ZFS) and network storage (NFS).
C2 Skill in managing and maintaining networking services (DNS, DHCP), which includes diagnosing and troubleshooting network problems.
C3 Expertise in Microsoft on prem Active Directory and Window Server 2019 and above.
C4 Ability to take a problem/project from conception to completion, interpreting and integrating technical and user needs appropriately.
C5 Ability to develop innovative solutions and to influence others to adopt them.
C6 Excellent interpersonal and communication (oral and written) skills.
C7 Demonstrable people/time/budget/project management skills of an appropriate level.
C8 Ability to work effectively with a high level of independence but also within a team.
C9 Strong analytical and innovative problem-solving skills.
C10 Ability to multitask successfully in a busy role with competing demands
C11 Ability to work flexibly and adapt to changing environments.
C12 Ability to collaborate with teams within our ogranisation (e.g Information Services Security Team and Network Infrastructure Team)
Desirable:
D1 Understanding of cybersecurity principles to protect data and computational resources. D2 Compliance with data privacy regulations and institutional IT policies. D3 Ability to implement and maintain secure access protocols. D4 Support for software installations, updates, and troubleshooting. D5 Ability to provide technical support to faculty and students. D6 Conducting training sessions on best practices for using the computing grid.
D7 Expertise in managing and maintaining high-performance computing (HPC) systems, Rocks Clusters or similar.
D8 Skills in Enterprise server software and storage technologies such as, Isilon, iDrac, Microsoft failover clusters and VMware VCenter.
F9 Proficiency in virtualisation and containerisation technologies (e.g., Docker, singularity).
Experience
Essential:
E1 Experience in leading a highly specialised infrastructure team.
E2 Substantial experience in server management and systems administration in a heterogeneous environment with a mix of Linux, Unix and MS Windows server technologies providing general services, such as backup, mail, DNS, DHCP, printing and user accounts.
E4 Installation and administration of enterprise level server hardware and software. Including, server management, virtualisation, and storage management.
E5 Significant experience of a higher-level programming or scripting language such as Shell Script, Python or PowerShell.
E6 Experience managing projects in a complex multidisciplinary organisation.
E7 Experience of taking responsibility for actions that can have considerable impact on the user community.
E8 Experience of negotiating with colleagues.
Desirable:
F1 Supporting Research in an academic environment.
F2 Supporting MySQL/MariaDB relational database servers.
F3 Security with network penetration testing, diagnosis, and patching.
F4 Experience of GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation), Caldecott and the processing of personal and medical data.
E5 Knowledge of libraries needed for GPU clusters and distributed computing frameworks
25/11/2024
Full time
College of Medical, Veterinary and Life Sciences
School of Psychology & Neuroscience
IT Infrastructure Manager
Vacancy Ref: 158172
Salary: Grade 8 £49,320 - £56,921 per annum
This post is full time and open ended (permanent). Relocation assistance will be provided where appropriate.
The University of Glasgow is seeking to appoint a talented and highly motivated IT Infrastructure Manager.
Reporting to the Computing Support Manager, the post holder will take a leading role in managing and maintaining the school’s IT Infrastructure, which is essential for the research, teaching and professional services of Psychology and Neuroscience. Your primary responsibility will be to collaborate with the Computing Support Manager, to manage and maintain the specialised core IT infrastructure, as well as provide user support and system development.
The post holder will work closely with the Computing Support Manager to ensure that infrastructure investments align with departmental needs and strategic priorities, optimizing resource allocation and financial planning. In addition, the successful candidate will be required to oversee the management and development of support staff, fostering a culture of excellence through the implementation of best practices, strategic talent development initiatives, and the execution of annual performance reviews.
For more information about the infrastructure and the scope of the job or for informal enquiries, please contact Raymond Elma, Raymond.Elma@glasgow.ac.uk
Job Purpose
Reporting to the Computing Support Manager, you will take a leading role in managing and maintaining the school’s IT Infrastructure, which is essential for the research, teaching and professional services of Psychology and Neuroscience. Your primary responsibility will be to collaborate with the Computing Support Manager, to manage and maintain the specialised core IT infrastructure, as well as provide user support and system development.
Main Duties and Responsibilities
Lead in evaluating and enhancing the effectiveness of the School’s IT Infrastructure, maximising service quality, efficiency and continuity.
Lead the management of infrastructure, data centres and server hardware across the product lifecycle.
Provide and manage core Linux and Microsoft Windows systems to ensure vital DNS, directory, desktop, and storage services remain available, secure and patched.
Lead the management of web services and Content Management Systems running Apache, PHP, Tomcat, MySQL/MariaDB, Python.
"Investigate new and emerging technologies through innovative design of complex systems and usage of specialist IT equipment for use in Psychology and Neuroscience teaching and research, to deliver strategic and operational benefits. Manage the allocated portion of the IT budget, ensuring an effective split between end-user and infrastructure management, and regularly present findings and budget impacts at the board level to align with organizational strategy and support informed decision-making."
Represent Psychology and Neuroscience at Campus and College IT forums, liaising with staff in Computing Service, and providing specialist advice in areas such as security, data storage and governance to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of IT provision in the University.
"Manage the allocated portion of the IT budget, ensuring an effective split between end-user and infrastructure management. Collaborate with the Computing Support Manager to contribute to the Computing Support Department's budget from an infrastructure perspective, including costing for upgrades, maintenance, and other related expenses. Work closely to ensure that infrastructure investments align with departmental needs and strategic priorities, optimizing resource allocation and financial planning."
Oversee the management and development of support staff, fostering a culture of excellence through the implementation of best practices, strategic talent development initiatives, and the execution of annual performance reviews.
Lead end-to-end project management with a high degree of autonomy, ensuring successful project delivery from inception to completion. Oversee the creation of comprehensive documentation and provide training to colleagues as needed to support project objectives and knowledge transfer
Partner with the University Central IT to design and implement advanced IT security policies, ensuring alignment with institutional standards and enhancing the overall cybersecurity framework
Knowledge, Qualifications, Skills, and Experience Knowledge/Qualifications
Essential:
A1 Scottish Credit and Qualification Framework Level 9 (Ordinary Degree, Scottish Vocational Qualification level 4), or equivalent experience of personal development in a similar role or related role. A2 Ability to undertake the duties associated with this level of post A3 Comprehensive, expert current knowledge of IT standards, systems, and provision to support delivery of research and teaching.
Desirable:
B1 Microsoft Certified: Windows Server Hybrid Administrator Associate certification is highly desirable, with a strong emphasis on proficiency in managing local Active Directory environments.
B2 Proficiency in macOS management with JAMF certification is highly desirable.
B3 Experience of working in a Higher Education environment.
Skills Essential:
C1 Skills in LAMP platforms (Linux, Apache, MySQL, PHP).
C2Extensive experience in Linux/Unix administration, including user management (NIS Domain), monitoring, optimizing system performance, system updates, backups (ZFS) and network storage (NFS).
C2 Skill in managing and maintaining networking services (DNS, DHCP), which includes diagnosing and troubleshooting network problems.
C3 Expertise in Microsoft on prem Active Directory and Window Server 2019 and above.
C4 Ability to take a problem/project from conception to completion, interpreting and integrating technical and user needs appropriately.
C5 Ability to develop innovative solutions and to influence others to adopt them.
C6 Excellent interpersonal and communication (oral and written) skills.
C7 Demonstrable people/time/budget/project management skills of an appropriate level.
C8 Ability to work effectively with a high level of independence but also within a team.
C9 Strong analytical and innovative problem-solving skills.
C10 Ability to multitask successfully in a busy role with competing demands
C11 Ability to work flexibly and adapt to changing environments.
C12 Ability to collaborate with teams within our ogranisation (e.g Information Services Security Team and Network Infrastructure Team)
Desirable:
D1 Understanding of cybersecurity principles to protect data and computational resources. D2 Compliance with data privacy regulations and institutional IT policies. D3 Ability to implement and maintain secure access protocols. D4 Support for software installations, updates, and troubleshooting. D5 Ability to provide technical support to faculty and students. D6 Conducting training sessions on best practices for using the computing grid.
D7 Expertise in managing and maintaining high-performance computing (HPC) systems, Rocks Clusters or similar.
D8 Skills in Enterprise server software and storage technologies such as, Isilon, iDrac, Microsoft failover clusters and VMware VCenter.
F9 Proficiency in virtualisation and containerisation technologies (e.g., Docker, singularity).
Experience
Essential:
E1 Experience in leading a highly specialised infrastructure team.
E2 Substantial experience in server management and systems administration in a heterogeneous environment with a mix of Linux, Unix and MS Windows server technologies providing general services, such as backup, mail, DNS, DHCP, printing and user accounts.
E4 Installation and administration of enterprise level server hardware and software. Including, server management, virtualisation, and storage management.
E5 Significant experience of a higher-level programming or scripting language such as Shell Script, Python or PowerShell.
E6 Experience managing projects in a complex multidisciplinary organisation.
E7 Experience of taking responsibility for actions that can have considerable impact on the user community.
E8 Experience of negotiating with colleagues.
Desirable:
F1 Supporting Research in an academic environment.
F2 Supporting MySQL/MariaDB relational database servers.
F3 Security with network penetration testing, diagnosis, and patching.
F4 Experience of GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation), Caldecott and the processing of personal and medical data.
E5 Knowledge of libraries needed for GPU clusters and distributed computing frameworks
Do you have strong Oracle Applications DBA experience and strive for a new and exciting challenge? We are looking for a strong Senior Database Administrator to provide Production and Development Support Services to a major Oracle E-Business Suite. The team comprises of 11 DBA's who are all ensuring that issues and changes resulting from live incidents, maintenance or approved change requests are identified, resolved and tested prior to implementation. The estate primarily comprises the Oracle eBusiness Suite (Payroll, HR, Finance and CRM). A Strategic Management Information (SMI) solution using OBIEE with an Exadata hosted data warehouse. A Hub interface between the main database and satellite systems, some of which are also in-house while others have third party COTS packages as their front end. This is an exciting time for the team, with plans well underway to transform from current systems to the Cloud. This would give you the opportunity to deploy your skills to support the transition and grow with the team. You will also be supported with training on different areas to help you broaden your knowledge. The role is hybrid with 2 days a week in our Gosport Office. What you will be doing: Maintain the Oracle EBusiness system running in a closed secure network. Maintain the Strategic Management Information (SMI) system, running on a mixture of AIX and Linux, and assist in the upgrade to Oracle Analytics Server (OAS 5.9) Maintain and support the SMI Data Warehouse solution hosted on Exadata appliances. Install Oracle software patches to the relevant environments according to the patch's instructions, as advised by the Patching Manager. Supervise and tune the database environment, ensuring system integrity and performance. Respond to and resolve database problems to ensure system availability. Ensure that the operations team are able to make direct contact when on call. Ensure the Disaster Recovery system is always receiving shipped logs, and they are being applied in a timely fashion to meet the SLAs. Action allocated incident investigation and ensure that resolutions and actions are performed in the required timescales as prioritised and agreed by the DBA Team. Be available for scheduled out of hours maintenance tasks and on-call rotas as agreed with the DBA Team Leader. What you'll bring: Oracle E-Business maintenance skills Performance Tune On experience. Oracle technology installs and upgrades to databases and WebLogic on Unix and Windows Multi-node database installations RMAN Backup and Recovery experience Disaster Recovery with Standby and Fail-Over Ability to attend site out-of-hours, and at weekends if required, for on-call response. It would be great if you had: Experience with Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) Oracle Business Intelligence technical experience Oracle Enterprise Manager experience SQL & PL/SQL coding experience Unix shell scripting If you are interested in this role but not sure if your skills and experience are exactly what we're looking for, please do apply, we'd love to hear from you! Although the role is advertised as full time, we support different ways of working and can offer a range of flexible working arrangements. So, if you're interested and need to work flexibly, we encourage you to apply and talk to us about what might be possible. Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent Location: Gosport Security Clearance Level: DV Internal Recruiter: Theo Salary: £49,781 Benefits: 25 days annual leave with the choice to buy additional days, life assurance, pension, and generous flexible benefits fund Loved reading about this job and want to know more about SSCL? Shared Services Connected Ltd was established as a joint venture between the Cabinet Office and Sopra Steria, in 2013 as part of the Government's Shared Services Strategy for Smarter Government programme and operates from four regional centres of excellence: Blackpool; Newcastle; Newport; and York. We deliver best in class business transformation programmes to across the Public Sector with a target to release one billion pounds of savings to the public. We have established an enviable track record in the design and delivery of large-scale innovative HR, Payroll, IT, and Finance & Accounting solutions to significantly improve efficiencies and enhance service levels across Government and Public Sector. Our clients include several government agencies including the Department for Work and Pensions, Environment Agency Department for Education, Ministry of Justice and Home Office as well as the Metropolitan Police Service and the Construction Industry Training Board. We embrace difference as a source of creativity, innovation and competitive advantage and are striving to become a more diverse organisation. We welcome applications from people with a diverse variety of backgrounds and identities. We are committed to equality of opportunity for all and do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation or marital status. We have partnered with Vercida , the UK's largest diversity and inclusion focused careers site, where all our vacancies are available in an accessible format. If you require any adjustments to the recruitment process, to enable you to perform to the best of your ability, please let us know when completing your application. We participate in the Disability Confident scheme and are committed to offering an interview to any candidate with a disability, who meets the minimum criteria for the role. If you believe this could apply to you, please let us know when completing your application.
24/09/2022
Full time
Do you have strong Oracle Applications DBA experience and strive for a new and exciting challenge? We are looking for a strong Senior Database Administrator to provide Production and Development Support Services to a major Oracle E-Business Suite. The team comprises of 11 DBA's who are all ensuring that issues and changes resulting from live incidents, maintenance or approved change requests are identified, resolved and tested prior to implementation. The estate primarily comprises the Oracle eBusiness Suite (Payroll, HR, Finance and CRM). A Strategic Management Information (SMI) solution using OBIEE with an Exadata hosted data warehouse. A Hub interface between the main database and satellite systems, some of which are also in-house while others have third party COTS packages as their front end. This is an exciting time for the team, with plans well underway to transform from current systems to the Cloud. This would give you the opportunity to deploy your skills to support the transition and grow with the team. You will also be supported with training on different areas to help you broaden your knowledge. The role is hybrid with 2 days a week in our Gosport Office. What you will be doing: Maintain the Oracle EBusiness system running in a closed secure network. Maintain the Strategic Management Information (SMI) system, running on a mixture of AIX and Linux, and assist in the upgrade to Oracle Analytics Server (OAS 5.9) Maintain and support the SMI Data Warehouse solution hosted on Exadata appliances. Install Oracle software patches to the relevant environments according to the patch's instructions, as advised by the Patching Manager. Supervise and tune the database environment, ensuring system integrity and performance. Respond to and resolve database problems to ensure system availability. Ensure that the operations team are able to make direct contact when on call. Ensure the Disaster Recovery system is always receiving shipped logs, and they are being applied in a timely fashion to meet the SLAs. Action allocated incident investigation and ensure that resolutions and actions are performed in the required timescales as prioritised and agreed by the DBA Team. Be available for scheduled out of hours maintenance tasks and on-call rotas as agreed with the DBA Team Leader. What you'll bring: Oracle E-Business maintenance skills Performance Tune On experience. Oracle technology installs and upgrades to databases and WebLogic on Unix and Windows Multi-node database installations RMAN Backup and Recovery experience Disaster Recovery with Standby and Fail-Over Ability to attend site out-of-hours, and at weekends if required, for on-call response. It would be great if you had: Experience with Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) Oracle Business Intelligence technical experience Oracle Enterprise Manager experience SQL & PL/SQL coding experience Unix shell scripting If you are interested in this role but not sure if your skills and experience are exactly what we're looking for, please do apply, we'd love to hear from you! Although the role is advertised as full time, we support different ways of working and can offer a range of flexible working arrangements. So, if you're interested and need to work flexibly, we encourage you to apply and talk to us about what might be possible. Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent Location: Gosport Security Clearance Level: DV Internal Recruiter: Theo Salary: £49,781 Benefits: 25 days annual leave with the choice to buy additional days, life assurance, pension, and generous flexible benefits fund Loved reading about this job and want to know more about SSCL? Shared Services Connected Ltd was established as a joint venture between the Cabinet Office and Sopra Steria, in 2013 as part of the Government's Shared Services Strategy for Smarter Government programme and operates from four regional centres of excellence: Blackpool; Newcastle; Newport; and York. We deliver best in class business transformation programmes to across the Public Sector with a target to release one billion pounds of savings to the public. We have established an enviable track record in the design and delivery of large-scale innovative HR, Payroll, IT, and Finance & Accounting solutions to significantly improve efficiencies and enhance service levels across Government and Public Sector. Our clients include several government agencies including the Department for Work and Pensions, Environment Agency Department for Education, Ministry of Justice and Home Office as well as the Metropolitan Police Service and the Construction Industry Training Board. We embrace difference as a source of creativity, innovation and competitive advantage and are striving to become a more diverse organisation. We welcome applications from people with a diverse variety of backgrounds and identities. We are committed to equality of opportunity for all and do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation or marital status. We have partnered with Vercida , the UK's largest diversity and inclusion focused careers site, where all our vacancies are available in an accessible format. If you require any adjustments to the recruitment process, to enable you to perform to the best of your ability, please let us know when completing your application. We participate in the Disability Confident scheme and are committed to offering an interview to any candidate with a disability, who meets the minimum criteria for the role. If you believe this could apply to you, please let us know when completing your application.
Lead DBA - Remote Working (Telford Based) The Job on Offer The Telford Database Delivery Centre (DDC) are currently seeking a Lead Database Administrator to join their team. You will join a team who are responsible for the complete life-cycle of databases within the organization. Your Role The ideal applicant will have: • A strong interest and desire to succeed in the world of Database technologies along with the ability to update skills frequently as new technologies evolve. • An analytical and critical eye for detail with an interest in learning a range of technical skills. • Drive, enthusiasm and resilience - to work in a multi-faceted challenging environment • Commitment to attain delivery goals and personal goals • Strong interpersonal skills and growing eminence in your skill Your Profile • Strong Senior DBA experience working with Oracle. Experience in other database technologies such as MySQL, SQL Server or Postgres advantageous but not essential • Previous technical leadership experience • Deep understanding of Oracle database Architecture • Strong Performance Tuning skills and experience • High Availability, Replication, Clustering • Upgrades, backups, recoveries, migrations • Cloud vendor experience preferably AWS or Azure • Working with the Architecture team to help define the technical architecture in relation to database systems • Planning and managing all improvements and ongoing maintenance (routine updates, upgrades, new releases) ensuring that any disruption is kept to a minimum • Managing the availability of databases that underpin all systems ensuring resources are correctly allocated to guarantee optimum performance and high resilience Why Capgemini is unique We aim to build an environment where employees can enjoy a positive work-life balance. Through our New Normal campaign, we are looking to embed hybrid working in all that we do and make flexible working arrangements the day-to-day reality for our people. All UK employees are eligible to request flexible working arrangements. Capgemini offers the opportunity to shape your career path, based on your interests and ambitions. For example, if you want to become a 'People Manager' Connected Manager learning journey is there for you. If you want to become an 'Architect' our Global Architect Community offerings can help you get there. Get the future you want Growing clients' businesses while building a more sustainable, more inclusive future is a tough ask. But when you join Capgemini, you join a thriving company and become part of a diverse collective of free-thinkers, entrepreneurs and industry experts. A powerful source of energy that drives us all to find new ways technology can help us reimagine what's possible. It's why, together, we seek out opportunities that will transform the world's leading businesses. And it's how you'll gain the experiences and connections you need to shape your future. By learning from each other every day, sharing knowledge and always pushing yourself to do better, you'll build the skills you want. And you'll use them to help our clients leverage technology to grow their business and give innovation that human touch the world needs. So, it might not always be easy, but making the world a better place rarely is. , Capgemini. Get The Future You Want. About Capgemini Capgemini is a global leader in partnering with companies to transform and manage their business by harnessing the power of technology. The Group is guided everyday by its purpose of unleashing human energy through technology for an inclusive and sustainable future. It is a responsible and diverse organization of over 340,000 team members in more than 50 countries. With its strong 55-year heritage and deep industry expertise, Capgemini is trusted by its clients to address the entire breadth of their business needs, from strategy and design to operations, fueled by the fast evolving and innovative world of cloud, data, AI, connectivity, software, digital engineering and platforms. The Group reported in 2021 global revenues of €18 billion.
23/09/2022
Full time
Lead DBA - Remote Working (Telford Based) The Job on Offer The Telford Database Delivery Centre (DDC) are currently seeking a Lead Database Administrator to join their team. You will join a team who are responsible for the complete life-cycle of databases within the organization. Your Role The ideal applicant will have: • A strong interest and desire to succeed in the world of Database technologies along with the ability to update skills frequently as new technologies evolve. • An analytical and critical eye for detail with an interest in learning a range of technical skills. • Drive, enthusiasm and resilience - to work in a multi-faceted challenging environment • Commitment to attain delivery goals and personal goals • Strong interpersonal skills and growing eminence in your skill Your Profile • Strong Senior DBA experience working with Oracle. Experience in other database technologies such as MySQL, SQL Server or Postgres advantageous but not essential • Previous technical leadership experience • Deep understanding of Oracle database Architecture • Strong Performance Tuning skills and experience • High Availability, Replication, Clustering • Upgrades, backups, recoveries, migrations • Cloud vendor experience preferably AWS or Azure • Working with the Architecture team to help define the technical architecture in relation to database systems • Planning and managing all improvements and ongoing maintenance (routine updates, upgrades, new releases) ensuring that any disruption is kept to a minimum • Managing the availability of databases that underpin all systems ensuring resources are correctly allocated to guarantee optimum performance and high resilience Why Capgemini is unique We aim to build an environment where employees can enjoy a positive work-life balance. Through our New Normal campaign, we are looking to embed hybrid working in all that we do and make flexible working arrangements the day-to-day reality for our people. All UK employees are eligible to request flexible working arrangements. Capgemini offers the opportunity to shape your career path, based on your interests and ambitions. For example, if you want to become a 'People Manager' Connected Manager learning journey is there for you. If you want to become an 'Architect' our Global Architect Community offerings can help you get there. Get the future you want Growing clients' businesses while building a more sustainable, more inclusive future is a tough ask. But when you join Capgemini, you join a thriving company and become part of a diverse collective of free-thinkers, entrepreneurs and industry experts. A powerful source of energy that drives us all to find new ways technology can help us reimagine what's possible. It's why, together, we seek out opportunities that will transform the world's leading businesses. And it's how you'll gain the experiences and connections you need to shape your future. By learning from each other every day, sharing knowledge and always pushing yourself to do better, you'll build the skills you want. And you'll use them to help our clients leverage technology to grow their business and give innovation that human touch the world needs. So, it might not always be easy, but making the world a better place rarely is. , Capgemini. Get The Future You Want. About Capgemini Capgemini is a global leader in partnering with companies to transform and manage their business by harnessing the power of technology. The Group is guided everyday by its purpose of unleashing human energy through technology for an inclusive and sustainable future. It is a responsible and diverse organization of over 340,000 team members in more than 50 countries. With its strong 55-year heritage and deep industry expertise, Capgemini is trusted by its clients to address the entire breadth of their business needs, from strategy and design to operations, fueled by the fast evolving and innovative world of cloud, data, AI, connectivity, software, digital engineering and platforms. The Group reported in 2021 global revenues of €18 billion.
Are you a Database Administrator looking for your next challenge? We have an exciting new opportunity to join our fast-growing organisation who are instrumental in delivery on key projects for some of the largest government clients. Excellent database experience and superb attention to detail are what you need for this role. You will Provide DBA Production and Development Support Services to a major Oracle estate. Ensuring that issues and changes resulting from live incidents, maintenance or approved change requests are identified, resolved and tested prior to authorised implementation. We can offer excellent career progression opportunities and training and development opportunities! This is a Hybrid role based in our Gosport office, 2 days in the office and 3 days working from home. If you have these skills and want professional development... this could be the role for you... What you will be doing: Maintain the Oracle EBusiness 12.2.5 system running with an Oracle 12 with no cloud ability. Maintain the Strategic Management Information (SMI) system - Oracle Business Intelligence Enterprise Edition (OBIEE) Maintain the SMI Oracle 12.1 Data Warehouse system hosted on a 2 node RAC Exadata V6-X2. Install Oracle software patches to the relevant environments according to the patch's instructions, as directed by the Patching Manager. Supervise and tune the database environment, to ensure system integrity and performance. Respond to and resolve database problems to ensure system availability. Response to problems should strive to ensure that service levels are adhered to. Monitor and action tasks in the DBA group email inbox and ensure that resolutions and actions are performed in the required timescales. What you will bring: Oracle E-Business Suite R12.2 HRMS, Payroll, Finance and CRM skills with an Oracle 12.1 Database Oracle technology installs and upgrades experience Multi-node installations with RAC and load balancing Patching and Cloning Oracle Applications ASM and non-ASM environments Oracle Business Intelligence Enterprise Edition technical skills It would be great if you had: Performance Tuning experience Employment Type: Full Time/Permanent Location Gosport (Hybrid) Security Clearance Leve l DV MOD Internal Recruiter Sophie Salary £40,000 Benefits 25 days annual leave with the option to buy additional days, life assurance, pension and generous benefits flexible fund which is 3% of base salary Loved reading about this job and want to know more about us? Shared Services Connected Ltd was established as a joint venture between the Cabinet Office and Sopra Steria, in 2013 as part of the Government's Shared Services Strategy for Smarter Government programme and operates from four regional centres of excellence: Blackpool; Newcastle; Newport; and York. We deliver best in class business transformation programmes to across the Public Sector with a target to release one billion pounds of savings to the public. We have established an enviable track record in the design and delivery of large-scale innovative HR, Payroll, IT, and Finance & Accounting solutions to significantly improve efficiencies and enhance service levels across Government and Public Sector. Our clients include several government agencies including the Department for Work and Pensions, Environment Agency Department for Education, Ministry of Justice and Home Office as well as the Metropolitan Police Service and the Construction Industry Training Board. We embrace difference as a source of creativity, innovation and competitive advantage and are striving to become a more diverse organisation. We welcome applications from people with a diverse variety of backgrounds and identities. We are committed to equality of opportunity for all and do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation or marital status. We have partnered with Vercida , the UK's largest diversity and inclusion focused careers site, where all our vacancies are available in an accessible format. If you require any adjustments to the recruitment process, to enable you to perform to the best of your ability, please let us know when completing your application. We participate in the Disability Confident scheme and are committed to offering an interview to any candidate with a disability, who meets the minimum criteria for the role. If you believe this could apply to you, please let us know when completing your application.
21/09/2022
Full time
Are you a Database Administrator looking for your next challenge? We have an exciting new opportunity to join our fast-growing organisation who are instrumental in delivery on key projects for some of the largest government clients. Excellent database experience and superb attention to detail are what you need for this role. You will Provide DBA Production and Development Support Services to a major Oracle estate. Ensuring that issues and changes resulting from live incidents, maintenance or approved change requests are identified, resolved and tested prior to authorised implementation. We can offer excellent career progression opportunities and training and development opportunities! This is a Hybrid role based in our Gosport office, 2 days in the office and 3 days working from home. If you have these skills and want professional development... this could be the role for you... What you will be doing: Maintain the Oracle EBusiness 12.2.5 system running with an Oracle 12 with no cloud ability. Maintain the Strategic Management Information (SMI) system - Oracle Business Intelligence Enterprise Edition (OBIEE) Maintain the SMI Oracle 12.1 Data Warehouse system hosted on a 2 node RAC Exadata V6-X2. Install Oracle software patches to the relevant environments according to the patch's instructions, as directed by the Patching Manager. Supervise and tune the database environment, to ensure system integrity and performance. Respond to and resolve database problems to ensure system availability. Response to problems should strive to ensure that service levels are adhered to. Monitor and action tasks in the DBA group email inbox and ensure that resolutions and actions are performed in the required timescales. What you will bring: Oracle E-Business Suite R12.2 HRMS, Payroll, Finance and CRM skills with an Oracle 12.1 Database Oracle technology installs and upgrades experience Multi-node installations with RAC and load balancing Patching and Cloning Oracle Applications ASM and non-ASM environments Oracle Business Intelligence Enterprise Edition technical skills It would be great if you had: Performance Tuning experience Employment Type: Full Time/Permanent Location Gosport (Hybrid) Security Clearance Leve l DV MOD Internal Recruiter Sophie Salary £40,000 Benefits 25 days annual leave with the option to buy additional days, life assurance, pension and generous benefits flexible fund which is 3% of base salary Loved reading about this job and want to know more about us? Shared Services Connected Ltd was established as a joint venture between the Cabinet Office and Sopra Steria, in 2013 as part of the Government's Shared Services Strategy for Smarter Government programme and operates from four regional centres of excellence: Blackpool; Newcastle; Newport; and York. We deliver best in class business transformation programmes to across the Public Sector with a target to release one billion pounds of savings to the public. We have established an enviable track record in the design and delivery of large-scale innovative HR, Payroll, IT, and Finance & Accounting solutions to significantly improve efficiencies and enhance service levels across Government and Public Sector. Our clients include several government agencies including the Department for Work and Pensions, Environment Agency Department for Education, Ministry of Justice and Home Office as well as the Metropolitan Police Service and the Construction Industry Training Board. We embrace difference as a source of creativity, innovation and competitive advantage and are striving to become a more diverse organisation. We welcome applications from people with a diverse variety of backgrounds and identities. We are committed to equality of opportunity for all and do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation or marital status. We have partnered with Vercida , the UK's largest diversity and inclusion focused careers site, where all our vacancies are available in an accessible format. If you require any adjustments to the recruitment process, to enable you to perform to the best of your ability, please let us know when completing your application. We participate in the Disability Confident scheme and are committed to offering an interview to any candidate with a disability, who meets the minimum criteria for the role. If you believe this could apply to you, please let us know when completing your application.
Role Overview SENIOR DATABASE ADMINISTRATOR The Database Administrator (DBA) will work for the Lead Database Administrator (LDBA) as part of the project Database Service work-stream and will provide design input as required, implementation, configuration, maintenance and performance of new, business critical SQL-based database services, will assist the LDBA with the implementation of the database services designs, facilitating the availability and consistent performance of the projects core applications. This is a "hands-on" position requiring solid technical, as well as excellent interpersonal and communications skills. The DBA will resolve defects / issues and implement design changes as directed by the LDBA, Technical leadership and / or project managers as may applicable. The DBA will supporting the LDBA in driving the direction of all tasks allocated to the Database Services work-stream throughout the delivery life-cycle of the task and will additionally deputies for the LDBA in their absence. Key Responsibilities: • Provide input to the design of new greenfield database services, based upon Microsoft SQL Server (Current / Latest version) • Provide input to, and maintain Database Services related artifacts, such as but not limited to Release Notes, fail-over / disaster recovery and build instructions • Assist with the documentation of new procedures and review/update as required throughout the delivery • Be a secondary point of contact (PoC) for Database Services related matter • Manage SQL Server databases through multiple product life-cycle environments, from development to mission-critical production systems • Provide input into the Event and Protective monitoring processes as relate to the Database Services work-stream • Share technical expertise, to other peers and technical teams members • Work in a disciplined and structured manner • Provide regular updates to the LDBA regarding all aspects of the database services delivery • Quickly escalate any issues, which may impact the delivery of the Database Services components • Proactive problem solving abilities • Demonstrate a willingness to learn new work-stream related skills We embrace difference as a source of creativity, innovation and competitive advantage and are striving to become a more diverse organisation. We welcome applications from people with a diverse variety of backgrounds and identities. We are committed to equality of opportunity for all and do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation or marital status. We have partnered with Vercida , the UK's largest diversity and inclusion focused careers site, where all our vacancies are available in an accessible format. If you require any adjustments to the recruitment process, to enable you to perform to the best of your ability, please let us know when completing your application. We participate in the Disability Confident scheme and are committed to offering an interview to any candidate with a disability, who meets the minimum criteria for the role. If you believe this could apply to you, please let us know when completing your application.
21/09/2022
Full time
Role Overview SENIOR DATABASE ADMINISTRATOR The Database Administrator (DBA) will work for the Lead Database Administrator (LDBA) as part of the project Database Service work-stream and will provide design input as required, implementation, configuration, maintenance and performance of new, business critical SQL-based database services, will assist the LDBA with the implementation of the database services designs, facilitating the availability and consistent performance of the projects core applications. This is a "hands-on" position requiring solid technical, as well as excellent interpersonal and communications skills. The DBA will resolve defects / issues and implement design changes as directed by the LDBA, Technical leadership and / or project managers as may applicable. The DBA will supporting the LDBA in driving the direction of all tasks allocated to the Database Services work-stream throughout the delivery life-cycle of the task and will additionally deputies for the LDBA in their absence. Key Responsibilities: • Provide input to the design of new greenfield database services, based upon Microsoft SQL Server (Current / Latest version) • Provide input to, and maintain Database Services related artifacts, such as but not limited to Release Notes, fail-over / disaster recovery and build instructions • Assist with the documentation of new procedures and review/update as required throughout the delivery • Be a secondary point of contact (PoC) for Database Services related matter • Manage SQL Server databases through multiple product life-cycle environments, from development to mission-critical production systems • Provide input into the Event and Protective monitoring processes as relate to the Database Services work-stream • Share technical expertise, to other peers and technical teams members • Work in a disciplined and structured manner • Provide regular updates to the LDBA regarding all aspects of the database services delivery • Quickly escalate any issues, which may impact the delivery of the Database Services components • Proactive problem solving abilities • Demonstrate a willingness to learn new work-stream related skills We embrace difference as a source of creativity, innovation and competitive advantage and are striving to become a more diverse organisation. We welcome applications from people with a diverse variety of backgrounds and identities. We are committed to equality of opportunity for all and do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation or marital status. We have partnered with Vercida , the UK's largest diversity and inclusion focused careers site, where all our vacancies are available in an accessible format. If you require any adjustments to the recruitment process, to enable you to perform to the best of your ability, please let us know when completing your application. We participate in the Disability Confident scheme and are committed to offering an interview to any candidate with a disability, who meets the minimum criteria for the role. If you believe this could apply to you, please let us know when completing your application.
Pertemps Bristol Commercial
Solihull, West Midlands
I am looking for a Data Migration Manager £40,000 - £50,000 to join a large privately owned client based in the Solihull area to start immediately. Leading on the data migration needs for the Office of the Future Programme. Overseeing and ensuring delivery of all aspects of data analysis, mapping and transfer whilst owning the quality of the migrated data and the validity of the migration processes and operation. This role will also be responsible for supporting the creation and management of the PNG Master Data Management strategy. Responsibilities: Define and own master data management strategy Contribute to roadmaps for data / information management Identifying the data migration impact of all proposed changes Devise and get approval for the data migration strategy for the implementation Oversee and ensure the production of a mapping matrix for all data Oversee and ensure a gap analysis for any missing or archive data Reviewing as is data quality and putting in place plans to address any required data quality improvements Oversee and ensure the building of intermediate database creation scripts Oversee and ensure the building of data validation scripts Developing and implementing policies and procedures for effective data handling and management Management of 3rd party vendor resources during data migration phases Establish consistent metrics to measure data quality Experience: Educated to degree level or hold relevant data management qualification or experience Previous experience of data mapping, cleansing and migration across multiple applications and data sets Proven experience of defining and implementing data governance Experience of delivering data migration and data management projects Excellent Analytical skills with the ability to present information and recommendations (If you are looking to develop your career into this role any database, SQL, Database Administrator skills would be a useful starting point as training and development is provided) Skills: Understanding of master data management and data governance principles Effective communication skills Proven problem solving skills Knowledge of query language e.g. SQL Strong data analysis and interpretation Please click on apply to send your CV or if you have any questions please call Kirk at Pertemps on .
10/01/2022
Full time
I am looking for a Data Migration Manager £40,000 - £50,000 to join a large privately owned client based in the Solihull area to start immediately. Leading on the data migration needs for the Office of the Future Programme. Overseeing and ensuring delivery of all aspects of data analysis, mapping and transfer whilst owning the quality of the migrated data and the validity of the migration processes and operation. This role will also be responsible for supporting the creation and management of the PNG Master Data Management strategy. Responsibilities: Define and own master data management strategy Contribute to roadmaps for data / information management Identifying the data migration impact of all proposed changes Devise and get approval for the data migration strategy for the implementation Oversee and ensure the production of a mapping matrix for all data Oversee and ensure a gap analysis for any missing or archive data Reviewing as is data quality and putting in place plans to address any required data quality improvements Oversee and ensure the building of intermediate database creation scripts Oversee and ensure the building of data validation scripts Developing and implementing policies and procedures for effective data handling and management Management of 3rd party vendor resources during data migration phases Establish consistent metrics to measure data quality Experience: Educated to degree level or hold relevant data management qualification or experience Previous experience of data mapping, cleansing and migration across multiple applications and data sets Proven experience of defining and implementing data governance Experience of delivering data migration and data management projects Excellent Analytical skills with the ability to present information and recommendations (If you are looking to develop your career into this role any database, SQL, Database Administrator skills would be a useful starting point as training and development is provided) Skills: Understanding of master data management and data governance principles Effective communication skills Proven problem solving skills Knowledge of query language e.g. SQL Strong data analysis and interpretation Please click on apply to send your CV or if you have any questions please call Kirk at Pertemps on .
Experienced supporting ERP systems? Have you worked with Epicor before? I am thrilled to be working with a returning client of REED for their latest recruitment - Database Administrator. Responsibilities : Primarily support and develop in the company ERP(Epicor) and CRM(Workbooks). Investigate and diagnose faults and apply resolution accordingly Document cases/Processes within the specific SLA guidelines Providing concise and relevant information when defining a software fault/requirement document Ensure customer satisfaction is maintained through the lifecycle of the service case workflow. Provide continual feedback on improvement and processes while assisting the company to maintain the general day to day IT requirements. Experience, Skills & Personal Qualities 3+ years of ERP technical product experience, for examples software development, systems architecture, or administration Epicor development would be an advantage Excellent written and verbal communication skills Ability to work as part of a distributed team Self-starter with the ability to determine technical solutions A combined discipline for creativity and collaboration Knowledge of Windows administration including Internet Information Server Proficient in writing SQL queries against a variety of data sources Package : Salary - £30,000 + a highly rewarding annual bonus. 25 days leave, Pension, free parking and more
09/11/2021
Full time
Experienced supporting ERP systems? Have you worked with Epicor before? I am thrilled to be working with a returning client of REED for their latest recruitment - Database Administrator. Responsibilities : Primarily support and develop in the company ERP(Epicor) and CRM(Workbooks). Investigate and diagnose faults and apply resolution accordingly Document cases/Processes within the specific SLA guidelines Providing concise and relevant information when defining a software fault/requirement document Ensure customer satisfaction is maintained through the lifecycle of the service case workflow. Provide continual feedback on improvement and processes while assisting the company to maintain the general day to day IT requirements. Experience, Skills & Personal Qualities 3+ years of ERP technical product experience, for examples software development, systems architecture, or administration Epicor development would be an advantage Excellent written and verbal communication skills Ability to work as part of a distributed team Self-starter with the ability to determine technical solutions A combined discipline for creativity and collaboration Knowledge of Windows administration including Internet Information Server Proficient in writing SQL queries against a variety of data sources Package : Salary - £30,000 + a highly rewarding annual bonus. 25 days leave, Pension, free parking and more
