Senior Database Administrator / Lead

We’re seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Database Administrator (DBA) to join our dynamic IT team. This position requires a deep understanding of database technologies, strong problem-solving skills, and the ability to lead a team effectively.

Responsibilities:

Database Management:

• Design, implement, and maintain database systems to ensure high availability, performance, and security

• Monitor database performance and troubleshoot issues to optimise system efficiency

• Perform regular database backups, recovery, and disaster recovery planning

Leadership and Team Management:

• Lead and mentor a team of database administrators, providing guidance and support in their professional development

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define database requirements and ensure alignment with organisational goals

• Foster a culture of continuous improvement and innovation within the database team

Strategic Planning:

• Develop and implement database strategies that align with overall IT strategy

• Stay current with emerging database technologies and trends, making recommendations for upgrades and enhancements

Documentation and Compliance:

• Maintain comprehensive documentation of database configurations, procedures, and policies

• Ensure compliance with data governance and security policies

User Support:

• Provide technical support and training to end-users and other IT staff as needed

• Collaborate with application developers to optimize database performance for applications

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field

• Minimum of 5 years of experience as a Database Administrator, with a focus on leadership roles

• Strong knowledge of database management systems (e.g., Oracle, SQL Server, MySQL)

• Experience with database design, performance tuning, and optimisation

• Proven leadership and team management skills

• Excellent problem-solving and analytical abilities

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills

• Experience with cloud-based database solutions (e.g., AWS, Azure)

• Knowledge of data warehousing and business intelligence concepts

• Familiarity with database security best practices

Our offer:

• B2B via Experis

• 100% remote work

• MultiSport Plus

• Group insurance

• Medicover Premium

• e-learning platform