Database Administrator – High Availability & DR Engineer

AJ Bell plc; Salford; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - GBP 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading investment platform company in Salford is seeking a skilled Database Administrator. In this role, you will manage, maintain, and optimize the organization's database systems to ensure data integrity and high performance. Ideal candidates will have 3-5 years of experience with SQL Server, strong analytical and communication skills, and familiarity with NoSQL databases. This position offers a hybrid working model, incorporating both office and remote work to foster teamwork and connectivity.

Benefits

Starting holiday entitlement of 25 days

Choice of pension schemes with matched contributions

Discretionary bonus scheme

Annual free share awards scheme

Health Cash Plan

Private healthcare scheme

Free gym membership

Sick pay pledge

Enhanced maternity and paternity leave

Ongoing technical training

Monthly leadership breakfasts and lunches

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience administering databases.
• Experience with SQL Server Clustering, Replication and High Availability.
• Proven track record in SQL Server database performance tuning.
• Experience in upgrading and migrating legacy systems.
• Familiarity with NoSQL databases like MongoDB.

Responsibilities

• Manage, maintain, and optimize database systems.
• Ensure seamless database operations across various environments.
• Proactively monitor and optimize server performance.
• Engage in strategic capacity and architecture planning.
• Conduct disaster recovery tests.

Skills

Strong analytical ability

Proficiency in relational and non-relational databases

Strong communication

Ability to prioritize effectively

Self-motivation with detail-oriented approach

Job description

A leading investment platform company in Salford is seeking a skilled Database Administrator. In this role, you will manage, maintain, and optimize the organization's database systems to ensure data integrity and high performance. Ideal candidates will have 3-5 years of experience with SQL Server, strong analytical and communication skills, and familiarity with NoSQL databases. This position offers a hybrid working model, incorporating both office and remote work to foster teamwork and connectivity.