Database Administrator

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.

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