Hybrid Database Administrator — Cloud & Automation

Transamerica Corporation; City of Edinburgh; Hybrid; GBP 36,000 - GBP 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading finance company is seeking a Database Administrator based in Edinburgh or Witham. The role involves overseeing the performance of a large database estate, ensuring compliance with controls, and improving efficiency through automation. Candidates should have experience with various database technologies and strong performance tuning skills. This position offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package, including enhanced pension contributions and various lifestyle benefits.

Benefits

34 days leave per year

Private medical cover

Discretionary bonus

Enhanced parental leave

Cycle2work scheme

Qualifications

• Experience with a variety of database technologies, including SQL Server, Oracle, and MySQL.
• Hands-on experience managing large-scale database estates.
• Understanding of ITIL principles applied in service management.

Responsibilities

• Oversee performance of approximately 300 databases.
• Ensure effective monitoring and maintenance of databases.
• Perform root cause analysis and manage resolution for database issues.

Skills

Microsoft SQL Server

Oracle

PostgreSQL

AWS services

Database performance tuning

Job description

A leading finance company is seeking a Database Administrator based in Edinburgh or Witham. The role involves overseeing the performance of a large database estate, ensuring compliance with controls, and improving efficiency through automation. Candidates should have experience with various database technologies and strong performance tuning skills. This position offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package, including enhanced pension contributions and various lifestyle benefits.