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Agilis Search is working with a well-established and evolving company in Sudbury that is looking to hire an IT and Systems Administrator on a permanent basis. This is a varied, hands-on role where you will support and maintain the company's IT systems, hardware, software and networks. You will also help develop and improve internal databases, automation tools and business reports to make processes more efficient. The exciting part? This company genuinely invests in its people. If you have experience in some of the key areas but are looking to grow, they will provide comprehensive training and development to help you build your skills. It's a great opportunity for someone who wants to learn, take on new challenges and develop their career in IT. What you will do Look after the company's IT systems including servers, PCs, networks, software, and phones. Keep databases secure, reliable, and available at all times. Make sure backups are completed and data is protected. Fix hardware and software problems and escalate to third parties when needed. Set up and manage user accounts, permissions, and security settings. Support staff by responding to IT helpdesk tickets. Troubleshoot issues with ERP and PLM systems. Build and improve internal applications, databases, and automation tools. Create and maintain reports, dashboards, and business data outputs. Keep IT documentation up to date and work closely with the team to improve processes. About You It's all about your attitude! You will need a growth mindset and appetite for learning lots of new skills. Attention to detail . Good time management. Approachable with a willingness to share knowledge. Strong analytical, technical, interpersonal, client service and communication skills. Confident problem solver. Technical Experience Good knowledge of the Windows Operating Systems and Office365. Understanding of Anti-Virus software and firewalls. Windows server - 2012+. Active Directory including Group Policies. IT networking skills - LANs and WANs. Experience of SQL (Stored Procedures, Functions, Triggers). An understanding of relational database principles. Strong skills in Excel. This organisation value collaboration, curiosity, and continuous improvement. Please get in touch with Matt at Agilis Search to find out more. We look forward to your application.

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

Linux Systems Administrator Are you a Linux enthusiast who loves automation, cloud technology, and building reliable, scalable platforms? If you're looking for a role where you can make a real impact and work with modern, forward-thinking infrastructure, this could be the perfect opportunity. About the Organisation You'll be joining a rapidly growing UK technology organisation that provides innovative digital solutions to partners across the country. The culture is inclusive, supportive, and values-led with genuine opportunities for development and contribution. This is a place where your ideas matter and where your work will directly support the performance and resilience of mission-critical systems. The Role We're looking for a Linux Systems Administrator to help evolve and support the Linux-based infrastructure that underpins both internal operations and partner-facing platforms. You'll work primarily with Ubuntu, AWS, and Infrastructure-as-Code, taking ownership of systems that thousands rely on every day. What You'll Be Doing Building and maintaining Ubuntu Linux Servers across cloud and on-prem environments. Managing core Linux services - systemd, SSH, networking, Firewalling (UFW/iptables). Delivering and maintaining Terraform-based infrastructure-as-code. Developing and improving Bash scripts to automate operational tasks. Administering MySQL databases, including backups, optimisation, and replication. Supporting key AWS services: EC2, IAM, RDS, S3, VPC, CloudWatch. Ensuring security best practice, including patching and vulnerability remediation. Monitoring system performance, availability, and capacity. Collaborating closely with Security, Network, Product, and Service Delivery teams. What You'll Bring Strong Linux administration experience (preferably Ubuntu). Confident Bash Scripting skills. Working knowledge of Terraform. Solid understanding of MySQL. Practical AWS experience across compute, storage, and networking. Good understanding of Linux security and hardening. Experience with monitoring tools (Prometheus, Grafana, CloudWatch, etc.). If this sounds like the right fit for you, please apply now. Modis International Ltd acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers in the UK. Modis Europe Ltd provide a variety of international solutions that connect clients to the best talent in the world. For all positions based in Switzerland, Modis Europe Ltd works with its licensed Swiss partner Accurity GmbH to ensure that candidate applications are handled in accordance with Swiss law. Both Modis International Ltd and Modis Europe Ltd are Equal Opportunities Employers. By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Modis International Ltd and/or Modis Europe Ltd. Our Candidate Privacy Information Statement which explains how we will use your information is available on the Modis website.

Job summary Are you a motivated and enthusiastic Database Administrator looking to grow your career? The UK Hydrographic Office (UKHO) is looking for a DBA with experience supporting Microsoft SQL Server databases to join our team. This is an exciting opportunity to work in a dynamic environment where you'll support and enhance a diverse range of database technologies. Our current estate includes on-premise MS SQL and Oracle and we are on a journey towards cloud-based platforms - primarily Azure SQL Managed Instance with PostgreSQL also on the roadmap. Whether you are experienced across those technologies or looking to develop new skills, we will support your growth every step of the way. You will have the chance to design, plan build and provide hands on support for all databases across UKHO. This is a varied and interesting role focused on delivering an excellent user experience. You will play a key part in developing, improving, and maintaining the UKHO's database estate, supporting critical internal services and our commercial product portfolio. Working within the Enterprise Applications team, you will collaborate with the Enterprise Applications Team Manager and colleagues to ensure the effective delivery of database services. There will be a requirement to provide 24/7 support as part of an on-call rota. This is a reserved post and therefore it is essential that you are eligible to hold a reserved post. You will also need to hold and maintain DV clearance, and therefore we encourage you to check your eligibility before applying. Job description Key Responsibilities Provide day-to-day operational support for the organisation's database estate. Assess, prioritise, and resolve incidents and change requests raised through the IT Portal. Plan and deliver system maintenance, patches, and upgrades alongside technical teams. Investigate and resolve complex or high-risk database issues, including root cause analysis and escalation where required. Ensure robust business continuity through effective management of high availability, backups, and replication. Collaborate closely with development, configuration, technical support teams, third party suppliers, and business stakeholders to maintain performance, reliability, and interoperability. Identify opportunities to improve build standards, automation, and support processes to enhance service efficiency. Support project delivery by installing, configuring, integrating, upgrading, and testing new database services. Act as a subject matter expert on database operations, SQL development, performance tuning, and best practice standards. Work with Lead DBAs, development teams, and suppliers to ensure platforms meet security, compliance, and audit requirements. Produce and maintain documentation including standards, procedures, security guidance, configurations, and support records. Support and guide less experienced staff, ensuring effective knowledge sharing and adherence to documentation and processes. Person specification You should be proficient in supporting Microsoft SQL Server, probably gained over at least 2 years. Any experience supporting Oracle or PostgresSQL will be useful. If you don't have skills in either of these technologies, you will need to show a willingness to develop skills in them. You should have experience or an interest in building and supporting cloud-based database platforms, ideally Microsoft Azure. You will have good Windows server administration and Powershell skills and general IT experience. You will need to be a team player, self-motivated, with a positive and pro-active approach to the challenges that the post demands. You must be focused on the timely delivery of solutions to support the UKHO business needs. Behaviours We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process: Working Together Managing a Quality Service Technical skills We'll assess you against these technical skills during the selection process: Demonstrable experience and knowledge of MS SQL Server administration and support. Working knowledge of database design, installation, process automation and upgrades. Proficient in the troubleshooting of complex database operational incidents and performance issues. Experience or understanding of administering MS Azure based systems. Onboarding Checks: In the event you are offered a role with us, you will be required to go through Basic Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) checks which will include Employment and Right to Work Checks. Security Clearance (SC) will need to be obtained prior to the role commencing. You will also need to apply for Developed Vetting (DV) which can be completed while working for us but the offer will remain conditional until DV is gained. Please see our attached Candidate Pack for further details and Terms.

Your route into data, fully funded. Data skills are among the most in-demand in today's job market, and this fully government-funded course allows you to study around your current job or commitments to get an NCFE Level 3 Certificate in Data. It takes you from the fundamentals all the way through to analysis, visualisation and reporting, the skills hiring managers are actively looking for. Past learners have gone on to roles such as Junior Data Analyst, Operations Analyst, Business Intelligence Assistant and Database Administrator, across tech, finance, healthcare and the public sector. Course details Duration: 17 weeks Format: Online, live practical workshops Days: Monday to Thursday Times: 6:00pm to 9:00pm What you'll learn Data Management: Sourcing, gathering and storing data securely Data Cleansing: Collating and formatting raw data for accurate processing Analysis & Insight: Analysing datasets to support real business decisions Visualisation: Presenting findings clearly to stakeholders Tools & Tech: Hands-on exposure to Excel, SQL and Power BI concepts Compliance: Secure data handling and GDPR principles Collaboration: Working and developing professionally in a team environment Where could this take you? Graduates of this course have been connected with our UK-wide network of partner employers working with leading brands. Roles our learners have moved into include: Junior Data Analyst Reporting Assistant Data Administrator Business Analyst Is this for you? To be eligible, you must: Live in the West Midlands Be aged 19 or over Earn below 34,194 gross per year Not currently be on another government-funded training programme Have lived in the UK/EU for the last 3 years and have the right to work in the UK, Student and Graduate visas are not eligible Cost: Free This is a fully government-funded course with no fees to pay. Complete the training, build in-demand data skills, and get connected with employers ready to hire.

Junior-Mid SQL Server DBA We're looking for a Junior-Mid Level SQL Server Database Administrator to join a skilled and supportive Data Services team where you'll build on strong foundations and grow into a well-rounded mid-level DBA. You'll work alongside Senior DBAs and collaborate with infrastructure, development and support teams to keep the SQL Server estate secure, available and performing at its best - while gaining exposure to automation, modern database practices and cloud technologies. What you'll be doing Supporting SQL Server installations, patching, monitoring and day-to-day administration Managing backups, restores, health checks and performance monitoring Assisting with troubleshooting performance issues, blocking, deadlocks and connectivity Supporting database performance tuning, query optimisation and index analysis Working with HA/DR solutions and helping test recovery procedures Maintaining database security, access control and best practices Collaborating across teams on releases, improvements and SQL code reviews Documenting solutions and contributing to continuous improvement What you'll bring 2+ years' experience supporting Microsoft SQL Server in a DBA-focused role Strong SQL Server administration fundamentals and solid T-SQL skills Experience with backup & recovery strategies Exposure to performance tuning concepts Experience supporting production environments Strong problem-solving skills and clear communication Nice to have SQL Server Replication or HA/DR exposure PowerShell or automation experience CI/CD awareness (Azure DevOps, Jenkins) Exposure to Azure data services or SSIS SQL Server or Azure certifications Why join? This is a great opportunity to develop your DBA career in a collaborative environment where learning is encouraged, knowledge is shared, and you'll gain hands-on experience across a varied SQL Server estate. Occasional out-of-hours work may be required for planned maintenance or critical incidents.

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

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 .

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.

eDV DevOps Engineer / Site Reliability Engineer (SRE) - AWS, Kubernetes - Contract Outside IR35. . We are supporting a specialist engineering consultancy delivering secure technology platforms to high-profile UK government organisations. They are seeking an eDV Cleared DevOps Engineer / Site Reliability Engineer (SRE) with strong experience across AWS, Kubernetes, Terraform, CI/CD and Linux environments to support the continued growth of critical cross-domain systems. This contract role will focus on improving platform reliability, automation, infrastructure as code, observability and DevOps practices across both cloud and on-premise environments. You will work closely with software engineers, platform engineers and operations teams to ensure highly secure, scalable and resilient systems supporting sensitive government programmes. Location: Cheltenham (Hybrid - 3 days onsite) Rate: 500- 650 per day Outside IR35 Security Clearance: Active eDV Clearance required Start Date ASAP As a DevOps / Site Reliability Engineer, you will be responsible for ensuring the availability, performance, and reliability of services supporting sensitive government programmes. You will collaborate with multiple feature development teams and BAU/support teams to evolve both cloud and on-premise infrastructure, delivery pipelines, and observability tooling. The role will focus on improving system reliability, monitoring, automation, and performance, while proactively identifying and mitigating operational risks. This position may also involve participation in an on-call rota, which could include occasional 24/7 call-out support. Key Responsibilities: Collaborate with software engineering teams to improve subsystem reliability and performance. Work with system administrators to automate operational processes and reduce manual effort. Enhance monitoring and observability capabilities to proactively detect and resolve issues. Support development environments to improve delivery speed and quality. Contribute to the evolution of infrastructure, DevOps practices, and CI/CD pipelines. Research and evaluate new technologies and tools to support engineering decisions. Develop expertise across multiple technical and business domains. Required Skills & Experience Active eDV clearance is essential configuration management tools such as Ansible, Chef, or similar Strong Terraform Docker containers and container orchestration platforms (Kubernetes, OpenShift, Docker Swarm) maintaining and using CI/CD tooling such as Jenkins Monitoring and observability experience with Prometheus, Grafana, or InfluxDB event-driven integration and messaging systems such as RabbitMQ or other AMQP solutions Strong Linux command line, administration, and shell scripting experience Solid understanding of relational databases and SQL network security protocols Working with cloud platforms, ideally AWS (EC2, RDS, S3, Lambda) Azure a plus Please send your CV to Laura at (url removed) to progress matters. Services Advertised are those of Employment Business.

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.

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.

Data Analyst - 30,000/ 35,000 - Liverpool Principal IT are proud to be partnering with a well-established organisation in the Liverpool area to recruit a Data Analyst. 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

A well-established organisation in Glasgow is looking for a SQL Database Administrator to join the IT team (fully on-site). 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 . This role comes with a salary of up to 52,000 + benefits and is based full-time on-site in Glasgow (5 days per week) . If this sounds interesting, please apply or contact Matt MacAlpine . Cathcart Technology is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

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)

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

Oracle Database Specialist Manchester / Leeds - hybrid 6 months - likely to be extended 600 - 700 per day inside IR35 - umbrella only Hold active SC clearance - eligible candidates will be considered The Oracle Database Administrator plays a critical role in ensuring the stability, performance, and integrity of our core data platforms. Operating independently, the DBA safeguards the operational continuity of key systems by maintaining resilient databases, optimising performance, and resolving complex issues that directly impact service availability. This role underpins smooth project delivery by providing expert guidance across development, QA, and infrastructure teams, ensuring that databases remain secure, performant, and fit for purpose throughout ongoing change. Their expertise enables the wider organisation to implement functional solutions with confidence, supported by robust data foundations that meet stringent operational and regulatory requirements. What you'll be doing - your accountabilities Delivers stable, secure, and high-performing Oracle database environments that underpin critical services and ensure positive operational outcomes. Leads collaboration with development, QA, and operational teams to understand technical requirements, diagnose database-related issues, and shape effective data solutions. Implements clear, robust recommendations and technical documentation, including backup strategies, performance improvement actions, and configuration standards, while identifying risks, gaps, and dependencies. Designs and optimises repeatable database patterns, ensuring scalability, resilience, and compliance across production and non-production environments. Enables teams to fully leverage database capabilities, providing expert guidance on performance behaviour, schema design impacts, and data lifecycle considerations. Strengthens engineering practices by contributing to shared DBA methods, knowledge bases, and operational runbooks, improving organisational efficiency and repeatability. Ensures alignment with enterprise security policies, audit requirements, and architectural guardrails, maintaining database configurations that satisfy regulatory and compliance obligations. Provides authoritative expertise on Oracle technologies, informing senior leadership on risks, opportunities, and long-term considerations related to the database estate. Supports delivery of complex change initiatives, including platform upgrades, patching cycles, performance remediation programmes, and strategic migrations. Champions continuous improvement, staying current with Oracle capabilities, performance tuning techniques, and emerging best practices-and applying these to enhance stability and reliability. Mentors and supports colleagues across Dev, QA, and ASG, acting as the go-to technical expert for database performance, resilience, recovery processes, and incident resolution. Skills Extensive hands-on experience administering Oracle Database 12c in high-availability, mission-critical environments. Proven track record of diagnosing and resolving complex database performance issues, including SQL tuning, AWR/ASH analysis, and optimisation of high-volume transactional workloads. Demonstrable experience managing RMAN backup and recovery strategies, including real-world restore scenarios and resilience testing. Background in patching, upgrading, and hardening Oracle estates, ensuring security compliance and minimal service disruption. Experience supporting development and QA teams, including reviewing schema changes, analysing data behaviours, and advising on query patterns. Strong operational experience on Linux platforms, particularly in areas affecting DB performance such as I/O, filesystem layout, and kernel tuning. Hands-on experience troubleshooting live service issues, including production incident support, root cause analysis, and stabilisation activities. Experience working within regulated or audited environments, with a solid understanding of data protection, access control, and evidential accuracy. Familiarity with multi-environment estate management (DEV/TEST/UAT/STAGE/PROD), including promotion workflows and change governance. Experience contributing to runbooks, standards, and operational documentation to support repeatable and reliable database operations. Comfortable working independently as a subject-matter expert, often being the primary point of escalation for database-related issues.

Site Reliability Engineer Bristol, Hybrid (3 days onsite, 2 from home) Up to £95K & Great Benefits Ready to take on high-impact engineering challenges that actually matter? Want to work on mission-critical systems used across the UK s most high-profile government organisations? This is your chance to join TwinStream a team of elite engineers who built their careers cracking complex cross-domain problems, and then built a company to do it even better. We re growing fast. Demand for our services is skyrocketing. And now we re looking for a Site Reliability Engineer who s ready to step into a role with real ownership, real influence, and real opportunities to innovate. Why You ll Love This Role As our new SRE, you ll be right at the heart of our evolving cloud and on-prem platforms. This isn t a keep the lights on job it s a role where you ll shape infrastructure strategy, partner closely with software and systems teams, and push performance, reliability, and automation to the next level. You'll help us evolve observability, enhance delivery pipelines, eliminate toil, drive reliability metrics, and make smart technical decisions that keep our systems robust as we scale. If you love solving gnarly problems, improving how things work, and innovating at speed this is the role for you. Key Responsibilities of the Site Reliability Engineer: Collaborating with Software Engineers to improve subsystem reliability and performance Partnering with System Administrators to automate toil and cut down alert noise Taking observability to the next level find issues before they hit the business Supporting development environments to boost speed and quality Researching & evaluating tools to guide key buy-vs-build decisions Deepening your expertise across multiple technical and business domains Expanding your knowledge of diverse tech stacks and platforms What You Bring Modern configuration management tools (Ansible, Chef or similar) Terraform Docker containers & orchestration (Kubernetes, OpenShift, Docker Swarm) CI/CD tooling (Jenkins or similar) Monitoring/metrics stack (InfluxDB, Prometheus, Grafana) MQ messaging (RabbitMQ or other AMQP solutions) SQL & relational databases Linux administration & shell scripting Network security fundamentals Cloud hosting (ideally AWS: EC2, RDS, S3, Lambda) Bonus points for: Experience with Java, Go, Python or similar Knowledge of cross-domain principles & tech Service management experience Hands-on observability implementation Proven ability to reduce downtime with smart reliability metrics Why You ll Love Working at TwinStream Competitive salary, £65k - £95k DOE 8% employer pension contribution Private medical healthcare (including dental & optical for the whole family) Flexible working culture Learning & development owned by YOU Electric vehicle salary-sacrifice scheme 28 days holiday + bank holidays Regular team events, plus Christmas & summer parties Life assurance & cycle-to-work scheme Security Clearance You ll need to be eligible for SC and/or DV clearance. Any offer will be subject to successful security screening. Ready to engineer impact? Apply now and shape the future of secure, high-performance cross-domain systems.