Lead Database Architect - Hybrid & Cloud Focus

Bada Bingo; Nottingham; Hybrid; GBP 51,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic gaming company is seeking a Lead Database Administrator to shape the data foundations that power unforgettable player experiences across the UK. You will manage installations and upgrades across various database platforms, coach a team, and ensure compliance with data governance standards. This role requires over 5 years of experience in senior DBA roles, strong SQL skills, and familiarity with cloud technologies. Enjoy a hybrid work model and competitive benefits.

Benefits

24/7 access to GPs and mental health support

Employee recognition scheme

5 weeks annual leave plus public holidays

Qualifications

• 5+ years in a senior or lead DBA position across cloud and on-prem environments.
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines and Git.
• A solid grasp of GDPR and data security best practices.

Responsibilities

• Coaching, developing, and inspiring our DBA team.
• Owning long-term database architecture and capacity planning.
• Monitoring and tuning performance to keep systems lightning-fast.

Skills

Strong SQL and relational database experience (MSSQL, PostgreSQL, MySQL)

Hands-on experience with Azure SQL, AWS RDS, Google Cloud SQL

Knowledge of T-SQL, Powershell, C#, Python

ETL and data pipeline experience (SSIS, SSAS, Azure Data Factory)

Understanding of data lakes and NoSQL

Tools

SQL Server

Oracle

PostgreSQL

MySQL

MongoDB

Job description

A dynamic gaming company is seeking a Lead Database Administrator to shape the data foundations that power unforgettable player experiences across the UK. You will manage installations and upgrades across various database platforms, coach a team, and ensure compliance with data governance standards. This role requires over 5 years of experience in senior DBA roles, strong SQL skills, and familiarity with cloud technologies. Enjoy a hybrid work model and competitive benefits.