VP, Global Database Operations & Automation

LGBT Great; City of Edinburgh; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A global financial services firm is hiring a Vice President of Database Administration to lead their database platforms. The role requires overseeing global operations, driving innovation, and ensuring compliance. Candidates should have at least 8 years of experience in database administration, along with technical proficiency in various platforms and tools. The position offers a hybrid work model and a comprehensive benefits package including support for physical health, emotional well-being, and educational reimbursement.

Benefits

Retirement investment tools

Education reimbursement

Family support programs

Flexible Time Off

Qualifications

• 8+ years in enterprise database administration and engineering.
• Ability to manage complex projects effectively.
• Strong strategic thinking and operational excellence mindset.

Responsibilities

• Lead operations and engineering strategy for database platforms.
• Ensure 24x7 availability and resiliency for global systems.
• Drive automation and optimize performance across environments.
• Engage with teams to deliver seamless service.

Skills

Enterprise database administration

Leadership in global environments

Influencing senior stakeholders

Operational excellence

Education

Bachelor’s in computer science or related field

Tools

Sybase ASE/IQ

Microsoft SQL Server

Oracle

PostgreSQL

Snowflake

Cassandra

Cosmos DB

Python

Perl

Java

Go

Ansible/AWX

Git

Azure DevOps

Job description

A global financial services firm is hiring a Vice President of Database Administration to lead their database platforms. The role requires overseeing global operations, driving innovation, and ensuring compliance. Candidates should have at least 8 years of experience in database administration, along with technical proficiency in various platforms and tools. The position offers a hybrid work model and a comprehensive benefits package including support for physical health, emotional well-being, and educational reimbursement.