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Role: Senior SQL Server DBA/Developer Location: Norwich (onsite) Salary: Up to 55k DOE I'm working on behalf of a well-established UK organisation specialising in financial data and technology solutions, seeking an experienced SQL Server Database Administrator to join its internal IT team. The business provides critical financial product data used by major banks, regulators and government bodies across the UK and has been a leader in financial data services for more than 30 years. Reporting to the Software Development Manager, this role will focus on maintaining and developing database infrastructure, ensuring reliability, security and performance across key systems while supporting new product development. Key Responsibilities Maintain and support existing SQL Server databases and infrastructure Develop database modules and software components to meet client requirements Design and propose database architecture and infrastructure improvements Produce and maintain technical documentation including standards and procedures Ensure development best practices including code reviews, testing and standards Mentor and support other members of the technical team Experience & Skills Required Strong experience in a SQL Server DBA or similar role Proven experience with SQL Server (2014/2017) database development and management Solid understanding of database design and query optimisation Experience with C# .NET desktop development Strong analytical and problem-solving skills Excellent attention to detail and ability to work under pressure Strong communication skills and ability to work independently or within a team Desirable Experience Knowledge of VB6, VBA or web technologies Experience with reporting tools, data warehousing or data mining Experience working within Agile development environments Exposure to financial services or financial products Salary & Benefits Competitive salary depending on experience 25 days holiday + bank holidays (with additional long service entitlement) Birthday day off Enhanced workplace pension Employee Assistance Programme and 24/7 GP access Group life insurance Ongoing training and development opportunities Free onsite parking and electric vehicle charging points Locker rooms with showers Fully air-conditioned offices Staff perks including Monday treats and discounted local bus travel

PostgreSQL DBA - Active SC, Pgvector, PostGIS Up to 500 per day (Outside IR35) London / Hybrid (1-2 days per week onsite) 6 Months My client is a high profile Consultancy who urgently require a Database Administrator (PostgreSQL DBA) with Active Security Clearance (Active SC) to work with a high profile end customer. Key Requirements: Proven experience as a Database Administrator (PostgreSQL DBA) Must hold Active Security Clearance (SC) Core development / maintenance and performance optimisation (sharding, partitions) Experience with clustering and extensions such as Pgvector PostGIS and AGE Data migration experience from existing database(s) to Postgres database(s) Ability to recreate existing data models and develop new data models in accordance with user requirements Nice to have: Immediate availability Awareness / familiarity with Defence Information Exchange Standards Working knowledge of UI integration including geotooling If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at (url removed)

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.

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.

Global bank based in Canary Wharf. Role - C# Developer - Desktop Applications Duration - 6 months with likely extension Rate - 415 p/d (inside IR35) Location - Hybrid / Canary Wharf Tech Stack C# WPF Winforms SQL Oracle Tasks Tasks range from understanding business requirements, designing application structures, business data analysis, programming WPF (Windows Presentation Foundation) applications in Visual C#.NET on both Oracle and SQL Server database, testing with users, implementation through Development, Quality Assurance (QA), Production and Disaster Recovery environments. Supporting users and writing operation documents including User Helps (manuals) will also be required. As well as application development, this role will also include all aspects of system constructions and support for existing programmes which are written as WinForms (C#.NET) applications. Also, applications written in other languages like MS VBA for Excel and Access, MS VB and MS Excel Macros will also be required. Additional Tasks Defining Database objects required in systems to connect with SQL and Oracle Database Administrators in both London and New York. Providing script for database inquiry languages, i.e., T-SQL (SQL Server) and PL/SQL (Oracle) to perform data analysis based on requirements from business parties. Setting up a system distribution method to Citrix and application servers for both Web and Window applications. Troubleshooting systems in an event of failure and implementing necessary solutions by checking Windows Operating System, Internet Information Server and any other relevant environments where the applications are running. In some case this role will act to liaise with other application support team staff. Following the existing team programming policy to keep a common development style to be shared in team members. Updating versions of MS .Net Framework and MS Visual .NET platform to include any necessary changes of existing systems running in Production. Liaising with the relevant support teams such as other Development sections, Technical Support, Network and Infrastructure and DBA where Business users experience system problems. Assessing the impact of data processing loads on SQL and Oracle database and, when appropriate, finding alternative approaches. Rolling out changes with a coordination of Release manager. It is important to maintain the change history of applications GCS is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

A well-established tech-for-good organisation in Glasgow is looking for a SQL Database Administrator to join the IT team. This is a fully onsite position. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in managing and optimising the organisation's SQL database environments, ensuring data is secure, reliable and accessible to support business-critical systems and reporting. What You'll Be Doing: You'll be at the heart of the organisation's data infrastructure, acting as the go-to expert for managing and maintaining the company's SQL estate. From monitoring performance and troubleshooting database issues to supporting system integrations and data transfers, you'll take ownership of keeping databases running smoothly and efficiently. You'll collaborate closely with colleagues across the IT function including the BI team, developers and infrastructure specialists, helping to ensure data is accurate, available and performing optimally across the organisation. A big part of the role will involve supporting reporting and analytics initiatives by working with BI analysts and developers to ensure data is structured and accessible for business intelligence tools. You'll also be responsible for implementing and maintaining backup, recovery and disaster recovery strategies, as well as carrying out performance tuning and query optimisation where required. Alongside the hands-on technical work, you'll maintain documentation, ensure data security best practices are followed and contribute to continuous improvements across the organisation's data platforms. This is a varied and technical role where you'll have the opportunity to work across both production and non-production environments while supporting a range of internal stakeholders. You'll ideally have most of the following: You'll be an experienced and detail-oriented database professional who enjoys solving complex problems and ensuring systems operate reliably. You'll be comfortable working in a fast-paced environment, collaborating with both technical and non-technical colleagues while managing multiple priorities. Strong experience administering Microsoft SQL Server environments Experience with performance tuning, query optimisation and database monitoring Experience implementing and maintaining backup, recovery and disaster recovery solutions Experience supporting BI and reporting solutions (e.g. Power BI) Experience with Azure-based database environments Strong troubleshooting, communication and organisational skills Experience working with technologies such as ODBC, OpenQuery, MySQL, MSSQL or Salesforce data would be beneficial but is not essential .

Role: Oracle 11g DBA Location: UK remote Clearance: Active SC Clearance required Outside IR35 Rate 500.00 pd Role Overview We are seeking an experienced Oracle 11g Database Administrator to join a structured production support team responsible for maintaining business critical systems operating within a 24 by 7 live service environment. This role focuses on operational stability, incident resolution, performance optimisation and secure database management across a high availability Oracle estate. Responsibilities Provide production support for Oracle 11g databases within a 24 by 7 live service environment Diagnose and resolve incidents, including priority and major incidents Perform database performance tuning and optimisation Manage RMAN backup and recovery processes Support Data Guard and disaster recovery arrangements Implement database changes through controlled change management processes Apply security patches and maintain compliance standards Produce and maintain operational documentation and support runbooks Skills and requirements: Strong hands on experience supporting Oracle 11g in a 24 by 7 production environment Proven expertise in RMAN backup and recovery Experience with Oracle Data Guard Solid SQL and PL SQL capability Experience of performance diagnostics and tuning Experience supporting Oracle on Linux or Unix platforms Familiarity with ITIL aligned service management processes Experience supporting high availability and mission critical systems Desirable Skills: Experience with OEM, ASM or RAC Exposure to later Oracle versions Scripting capability in Shell or Python Experience within regulated or high assurance environments

Senior SQL DBA Database Administrator Full time 35 hours per week, Monday-Friday Fully office based. Free city centre daily parking. (You will have your parking space) Excellent benefits/perks. Easily accessible from major Norwich City Centre bus routes. 25 days holiday plus public holidays + up to 3 days Long Service entitlement Birthday day off Enhanced Workplace Pension Group Life Insurance Employee Assistance Programme free access to wellbeing and support tools GP24 free unlimited 24/7 access to a GP Training and development opportunities Electric vehicle charging points Fully air-conditioned offices Monday Motivation Free treats on Mondays Access to discounted local bus travel Our client is looking for a senior SQL DBA to join their IT Development team. Our client is a highly sought after employer, easily commutable to all transport routes. They have a strong emphasis on knowledge sharing, empowerment and creating relaxed working environment. Chill out areas, canteen, pool, table football, free fruit, free breakfasts plus lots more. This will be a highly interesting opportunity for a senior SQL DBA who has also had exposure to C#, and SQL Server (2014, 2017). In this role, you will Provide essential support to the development and IT teams by offering advice, guidance, and quality assurance on database-related tasks. A key part of the role will involve identifying and resolving non-performant SQL queries, ensuring smooth operations and high performance across our systems. You will contribute to maintaining a reliable and secure SQL Server estate, ensuring it operates efficiently and securely, and the role will report to the Software Development Manager, working with the Lead DBA s to fulfil the requirements of both internal and external customers. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with a passion for databases and performance tuning to make a tangible impact. The ideal candidate will possess strong technical skills within a scalable environment and demonstrate the ability to design, implement, and maintain identity access. If you feel you fit the role please apply, we would be delighted to hear from you.

Are you ready and looking for a role that you can make your own, taking the autonomy to set out what and how you do it? As we have grown, we have accumulated a diverse database infrastructure, including PostgreSQL, Maria DB, InfluxDB and MongoDB systems. The timing is ripe for an experienced Administrator to take ownership, mature, upgrade and manage our database servers, while supporting development teams and business operations. Key Accountability & Responsibilities Work with teams across the Technology department to install, configure, maintain, and upgrade our database servers across development, testing, and production environments. Monitor database health and perform routine maintenance tasks including index optimisation, table maintenance, and schema modifications. Work with Development and Data engineering teams to optimise performance & cost of data pipelines Manage database capacity planning and storage allocation to ensure adequate resources for current and future needs. Proactive management of databases, ensuring application and operational performance needs are met. Implement and maintain high availability solutions including replication, clustering, and failover configurations. Document database architectures, configurations, procedures and policies. Implement appropriate security controls to ensure databases and data are protected. Ensure database backup, validation and disaster recovery capabilities are in place and rehearsed. Provide insight and recommendation on the adoption and consolidation of database related technologies. Be part of the on 24x7 on call rota to provide out of hours support for our critical systems. Knowledge & Skills Proven expertise managing PostgreSQL and MariaDB/MySQL databases Experience with NoSQL databases. Experience with cloud database services (AWS). Deep understanding of relational database concepts, normalisation, and SQL optimisation. Proficiency in SQL and query optimisation across multiple database platforms. Experience with database replication, clustering, and high availability configurations. Familiarity with backup and recovery tools specific to each database platform. Understanding of database security principles and access control mechanisms. Experience with monitoring tools and performance analysis techniques. Knowledge of version control systems (Git) for managing database code and scripts. Experience with database automation, CI/CD pipelines and tooling. Gigaclear is a growing Fibre Broadband (FTTP / FTTH) company, developing our fibre-to-the-premises broadband infrastructure to some of the most difficult to reach areas of the UK, empowering those communities with broadband to rival any city. Staff rewards, benefits and opportunities We foster a collaborative, engaging culture that empowers staff to grow and maximise their skills. We want to challenge our people in a fair environment where hard work is rewarded and a path for progression is open to all. Generous employer pension; up to 8% matched contribution Income protection & life assurance 25 days holiday (plus bank holidays), holiday purchase scheme and Yay Days! Health cash plan, 24/7 remote GP access and Employee Assistance Programme including counselling & legal advice Unlimited access to online training and development content via our Learning Management System Long service benefits and monthly employee recognition Enhanced maternity and paternity provisions Flexible working environment Health & Wellbeing initiatives and company funded social events Our approach is to work guided by our mission, vision and values. Our Mission - Empowering communities with brilliant broadband Our Vision - Connected Communities Our Values - Own it, Find the Right Way, Work Together, Win Together

SQL Server DBA - Insurance - London, City. Our client, a leading Specialty Insurer based in the City of London, urgently requires an experienced SQL Server DBA to join their busy team. As SQL Server DBA you will work on a number of projects across Disaster Recovery, Resiliency Plans, Backups, Data Disaster, support Production teams, SQL upgrades etc. This is a contract to perm role due to urgency, and is hybrid with 3 days a week onsite in London. ESSENTIAL SKILLS & EXPERIENCE: 6+years experience as a SQL Server DBA and strong knowledge of database design, database layout, database structures, stored procedures, database tables, database optimisation, TCP/IP, IT Security concepts and practices; Experience with Always On configuration, Log Shipping, SQL Audits, SQL Agent Jobs, SQL replication, and CMS are critical; Experience with SQL Query Store, Resource Governor, sp_whoisactive, SQL Server Maintenance solution and sp_Blitz; Ability to analyse and write business and technical specifications and interact with IT and Audit teams; Clear understanding of IT Operations, Software Development and Release Management using GitHub; Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment, and not afraid to take the initiative, and work with little supervision; Previous Insurance/Financial Services experience; and Experience of Oracle RDBMS and Datadog experience is a plus. For more information, email your CV. Key skills; SQL Server DBA, SSAS, SSIS, Insurance, London, Database Administrator.

Senior SQL Database Administrator Tyne & Wear Permanent Up to 50k - 55k Excellent benefits Hybrid working (3 days per week on site on average) & flexible working hours Sellick Partnership are delighted to support our long-standing and regular clients with the recruitment of a Senior SQL Database Administrator. The business are a well known socially focussed organisation based in Tyne & Wear who provide vital services to customers in the region. The Senior SQL DBA will collaborate with cross-functional teams across the business to ensure scalability, security and reliability of the infrastructure database. Responsibilities: Optimise and develop SQL queries to extract, transform and load (ETL) data efficiently. Ensure database reliability, scalability and security across the business. Contribute to migrations and improvements with cloud and on-premise technologies. Collaboration with stakeholders to analyse data requirements and to design physical and logical data models. Translation of business needs into technical specifications for database structures. Implementation of best practices. Configure and maintain solutions such as SQL Server AlwaysOn Availability Groups, database clustering and mirroring to ensure business continuity. Test and develop database recovery and backup procedures. What we are looking for: Proven experience in data engineering and database administration in previous roles. Proficient with SQL Server administration and Azure. Experience with programming on-premise and cloud database solutions. Experience with ETL processes and tools. Knowledge of project management methodologies, tools and development methodology. Please apply by Friday 19th September to be considered for the opportunity. Sellick Partnership is proud to be an inclusive and accessible recruitment business and we support applications from candidates of all backgrounds and circumstances. Please note, our advertisements use years' experience, hourly rates, and salary levels purely as a guide and we assess applications based on the experience and skills evidenced on the CV. For information on how your personal details may be used by Sellick Partnership, please review our data processing notice on our website.

PostgreSQL DBA - Active SC, Pgvector, PostGIS Up to 500 per day (Outside IR35) London / Hybrid (1-2 days per week onsite) 6 Months My client is a high profile Consultancy who urgently require a Database Administrator (PostgreSQL DBA) with Active Security Clearance (Active SC) to work with a high profile end customer. Key Requirements: Proven experience as a Database Administrator (PostgreSQL DBA) Must hold Active Security Clearance (SC) Core development / maintenance and performance optimisation (sharding, partitions) Experience with clustering and extensions such as Pgvector PostGIS and AGE Data migration experience from existing database(s) to Postgres database(s) Ability to recreate existing data models and develop new data models in accordance with user requirements Nice to have: Immediate availability Awareness / familiarity with Defence Information Exchange Standards Working knowledge of UI integration including geotooling If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at (url removed)

Database Administrator Our client is urgently looking for an experienced Database Administrator to join their team on a permanent basis. Please note, the role is hybrid with travel to their office in Southampton. They are happy to arrange a specific frequency hybrid agreement that works for the successful individual. You will be well versed in Oracle, PostgreSQL and SQL. You will also be capable of undertaking performance tuning, ensuring high availability of systems, as well as the planning and executions of migrations. You will be rewarded with an excellent salary, as well as a brilliant benefits package including bonus scheme, annual leave, pension scheme (10% from employer, you don't need to contribute!), private medical insurance, income protection, medicash plan and many, many more perks! Database Administrator - Key Skills: Minimum of 5 years' experience working with Oracle and PostgreSQL databases as a DBA Minimum of 3 years' experience as a MS SQL Database Administrator using Microsoft tools Experience with various SQL Server version like 2012, 2014, 2016, 2017 and 2019, Oracle 10g/11g/12c/18c/19c, and PostgreSQL (latest supported versions) Expertise in database administration tasks such as backups, restores, and recovery models, database mirroring, replication, log shipping, etc Experience in performance tuning, query optimisation, and troubleshooting performance issues in SQL Server, Oracle, and PostgreSQL databases Knowledge of high availability and disaster recovery solutions for SQL Server, Oracle, and PostgreSQL Experience in designing and implementing security policies and procedures for SQL Server, Oracle, and PostgreSQL databases Experience with database migration and upgrade projects, including assessment, planning, and execution of migrations across SQL Server, Oracle, and PostgreSQL platforms Experience with automation tools such as PowerShell and Python for managing and monitoring SQL Server, Oracle, and PostgreSQL databases Database Administrator Due to the volume of applications received for positions, it will not be possible to respond to all applications and only applicants who are considered suitable for interview will be contacted. Proactive Appointments Limited operates as an employment agency and employment business and is an equal opportunities organisation We take our obligations to protect your personal data very seriously. Any information provided to us will be processed as detailed in our Privacy Notice, a copy of which can be found on our website

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.

Do you have strong MySQL DBA skills? Are you looking for a role with autonomy and projects? Superb opportunity to join a long-established, award-winning household name brand as a MySQL Database Administrator . This is a key permanent hire where you'll take ownership of a complex on-premise database estate and play a central role in modernising their technology stack. The Opportunity This isn't a "ticket-queue" DBA role, you'll be joining a close-knit systems team as the trusted as the go-to database expert. Your work will directly impact high-volume, business-critical platforms, giving you real visibility and the chance to make a measurable difference from day one. What's on offer High-impact environment: Manage databases that power thousands of daily customer transactions. Tech modernisation: Hands-on involvement in major upgrades Autonomy: Scope to shape how performance tuning, replication, and HA are managed. Lifestyle benefits: Free daily lunch, heavily discounted products, cycle-to-work and EV leasing schemes, staff events, and long-service awards. Job Security: financially secure successful well established and highly ethical company Key Responsibilities Performance tuning of MySQL databases across a large on-premise estate. Managing replication and HA, ensuring fast recovery and minimal downtime. Proactive monitoring and optimisation. Maintaining reliable backup and recovery procedures. Collaborating with developers, analysts and the wider IT team on schema design and deployments. Supporting infrastructure upgrades and patching programmes. Candidate Profile Strong MySQL administration experience (performance tuning, HA, replication). Confident with Linux/Unix (Red Hat preferred). Comfortable in a busy on-premise environment. Familiarity with monitoring and backup tools. Desirable: SQL Server administration and storage optimisation experience. Apply now for a confidential conversation. We'll walk you through the details of the company, team culture and interview process, and help you present your experience in the strongest way.

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).

Position Overview We are seeking a skilled and motivated Database Administrator (DBA) to join and manage our new Data team including a Junior Database Administrator. The role will include taking the lead with data quality and integrity, identifying issues and their causes, resolving data and process issues, and steering data cleansing activities across a diverse workforce. The ideal candidate will have experience of managing data and databases within the Microsoft ecosystem, including Dynamics, SharePoint, Microsoft 365, and Azure Data Warehouse. Additionally, the candidate will be skilled in using SQL and Power BI to create detailed reports and dashboards for tracking key performance indicators (KPIs).   Key Responsibilities   Manage the installation, configuration, and maintenance of databases within Microsoft Dynamics, SharePoint, Microsoft 365, and Azure Data Warehouse. Ensure databases are properly structured, maintained, and upgraded as needed. Define, implement, and manage seamless data integration across various platforms and applications. Implement and maintain robust security measures to protect sensitive data from unauthorised access and breaches. Develop and manage backup and recovery plans to safeguard data integrity and availability. Diagnose and resolve data and database-related issues promptly to minimise downtime and ensure smooth operations. Management and training of junior staff and data teams. Oversee data cleansing operations to ensure data is accurate and free from inconsistencies. Develop and maintain detailed reports and dashboards using Power BI to track and visualise KPIs. Monitor and optimise database performance to ensure efficient data retrieval and storage. Monitor and audit data to identify and resolve discrepancies, ensuring high data integrity. Ensuring that the right data is available to the right people at the right time. Assisting teams in analysing data to support business decisions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure data quality requirements are met and conduct regular data quality assessments to track improvements. Create and maintain comprehensive documentation of configurations, processes, and procedures. Work closely and collaboratively with IT colleagues, development teams, and other stakeholders in a diverse and inclusive global environment to support data-related needs and projects.   Experience, Knowledge and Skills   Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related field. Proven experience as a Database Administrator or Data Analyst. Proficiency in Microsoft Dynamics, SharePoint, Microsoft 365, and Azure Data Warehouse. High level of skills in Power BI to include Dashboards and Executive reporting. Strong knowledge of SQL and database management systems. Experience with database performance tuning and optimisation. Experience in implementing data security best practices. Excellent problem-solving abilities. Experience managing data cleansing exercises. Experience managing and mentoring staff. Strong communication and collaboration skills. Detail-oriented with a focus on accuracy and quality. Ability to work well alone and as part of a team. Strong commitment to Equity, Diversity and Inclusion fostering a collaborative environment amongst their team and the wider organisation   What's in it for you?   Contract: Permanent Salary: £50,000 per annum Annual leave: 25 days per annum plus UK bank holidays Sick pay: Enhanced company scheme subject to terms and conditions Life assurance: Company life assurance scheme (4 x annual salary) Pension: Generous Pension Scheme (from day 1 of joining) Check out the full range of benefits on offer on our careers site   Application Notes:   A covering letter of ideally one A4 page but no more than two along with your CV is required to complete your application. See cover letter guidance at the end of our advert on our careers site. The deadline for applications is 23:59 hours by Sunday 10 November 2024. Interviews are scheduled to take place from the week commencing 18 November 2024. Due to business requirements, we are looking for someone to start as soon as possible however, we are committed to considering all applications fairly.

Database Administrator £28,500 - £30,500 FULL TIME 37.5 hours per week, with flexible working options available. Based in Andover, Hampshire with hybrid work options considered. Want to work with a team that does something worthwhile? We are proud to work together to Beat Macular Disease – and this has been recognised by The Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2023 list. Macular disease is the biggest cause of sight loss in the UK, with around 300 people diagnosed every day. The Macular Society is the only charity determined to beat the fear and isolation of macular disease with world class research, and the best advice and support. To support people affected by macular disease now, the Macular Society provides a range of support, information and services. Our research programme is focused on finding new treatments and a cure to Beat Macular Disease forever. We are looking for someone who shares in our value of knowing our stuff to join our committed and friendly data team as a Database Administrator. Working with our team, you will show you care by supporting your colleagues as we increase our activities in our drive to beat macular disease. Specifically you will assist with developing and enhancing new and existing programs and reports; you will help identify and develop solutions that meet the needs of the growing Society; and you will learn to support our various departments in their usage of our Customer Relationship Management system. We are looking for someone who is comfortable making it happen in a dynamic environment, using their adaptable approach to work to multi-task with ease. Someone who has proven SQL programming and query writing experience, is motivated, and thrives working collaboratively with their team. In return, we provide a great working culture – we do something worthwhile and are proud to work together to Beat Macular Disease – as recognised by our inclusion in The Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2023 list. We offer flexible working options, 26 days annual leave, rising to 27 after one years’ service, the ability to buy or sell annual leave, supportive family policies, and 6% pension contribution. To find out more please visit: macularsociety.org/careers/benefits/ We are passionate about treating people fairly and as equals, doing so is instinctive to us. We know that to Beat Macular Disease for all we have work to do. That’s why we are keen to hear from people of all backgrounds who have the skills and experience we are looking for. We particularly encourage applications from people from under-represented groups, to help ensure what we do and how we do it is inclusive – for everyone. Please view the full job specification at: macularsociety.org/vacancies To hear what our teams say about working here please visit: macularsociety.org/careers/what-our-teams-say/   Please address any questions by email to: james.price@macularsociety.org To apply, please email your CV with a covering letter to: recruitment@macularsociety.org Closing date: 20 September 2023 Interviews: 28 & 29 September 2023  

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. 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