Senior SQL Server DBA & Developer

Moneyfacts Group; Norwich; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial product data provider in Norwich is seeking an experienced SQL Server Database Administrator to join their IT team. The role involves maintaining databases, developing software modules to meet client needs, and mentoring other team members. Candidates should have substantial experience in SQL Server management, C# .Net Desktop Development, and strong communication skills. This is a fully office-based position with a competitive salary based on experience.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in a similar role.
• High attention to detail.
• Proven experience in developing and managing SQL Server databases.
• Understanding of database design and SQL efficiency.
• Ability to work under pressure while maintaining quality.

Responsibilities

• Maintain existing databases and associated infrastructure.
• Develop software modules/databases to satisfy client requirements.
• Produce and maintain documentation, including designs and procedures.
• Propose designs for databases and develop prototypes.
• Mentor other team members as needed.

Skills

Database management

SQL Server (2014, 2017)

C# .Net Desktop Development

Visual Basic (VB6 and VBA)

Data Warehousing

Data Mining

Agile methodology

Good communication skills

Job description

The Role

We are looking for an experienced SQL Server Database Administrator (DBA) to join the Moneyfacts IT team to develop, maintain and extend our products primarily focusing on Databases and Web Services to ensure business continuity, security and the fulfilment of new business requirements.

The role will report to the Software Development Manager, working with the Lead DBA’s to fulfil the requirements of both internal and external customers.

The DBA will be responsible for:

• Maintenance of existing databases and associated infrastructure to ensure smooth operations.
• Developing software modules/databases to satisfy client requirements.
• Production and maintenance of documentation, including designs, data standards and procedures.
• To propose designs for databases (and the associated infrastructure/architecture) and develop prototypes where applicable.
• Mentoring other members of the team as appropriate.
• Adhering to and challenging the Moneyfacts development methodology (Coding standards, code reviews, unit testing etc.).

Skills and Experience

• Significant experience in a similar role
• High attention to detail
• Proven experience of developing and managing databases within SQL Server (2014, 2017)
• Have a clear understanding of Database design and SQL efficiency
• Proven and demonstrable experience in C# .Net Desktop Development
• Ability to understand complex problems and break them down into logical steps
• Ability to work under pressure whilst maintaining quality
• Good communication skills both written and oral
• Good team worker with the ability to work unsupervised
• Good knowledge of Visual Basic (VB6 and VBA) development tools and web technologies
• Experience of Reporting Tools
• Experience of Data Warehousing
• Knowledge of Data Mining techniques
• Experience of working within the Agile development methodology
• An understanding of financial products and services

Competitive salary commensurate with experience

Hours

Fully office based

About Us

Moneyfacts Group plc is the UK’s leading provider of retail financial product data and has been pioneering financial comparison technology for over 35 years. Moneyfacts' data is used by virtually every bank and building society in the UK, the Bank of England, Financial Conduct Authority, Financial Ombudsman Service, HM Treasury, Prudential Regulatory Authority and UK Finance.

Moneyfacts Group plc data is used throughout the UK Financial Industry.

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