Database Administrator jobs in United Kingdom

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CUBE is a global RegTech business defining and implementing the gold standard of regulatory intelligence for the financial services industry. We deliver our services through intuitive SaaS solutions, powered by AI, to simplify the complex and everchanging world of compliance for our clients.

CUBE is a globally recognized brand at the forefront of Regulatory Technology. Our industry‑leading SaaS solutions are trusted by the world’s top financial institutions globally. In 2024, we achieved over 50% growth, both organically and through two strategic acquisitions. We are a fast‑paced, high‑performing team that thrives on pushing boundaries and continuously evolving our products, services, and operations. We believe our future is built by bold, ambitious individuals who are driven to make a real difference. Our “make it happen” culture empowers you to take ownership of your career and accelerate your personal and professional development from day one.

The organisation seeks an experienced Lead Database Administrator (Lead DBA) to manage and develop the database infrastructure in both on‑premises and cloud‑hosted environments. This role involves providing technical leadership and direct oversight for database operations and improvements. The position will supervise a small team, maintaining performance, scalability, and reliability across SQL Server environments while supporting platforms like Cosmos DB and PostgreSQL. Responsibilities include managing critical systems, establishing standards, mentoring team members, and leading automation and modernization projects.

• Design, implement, and manage SQL Server Always On Availability Groups and related high availability/disaster recovery solutions.
• Lead activities focused on performance tuning, query optimization, and capacity planning.
• Supervise and mentor a team of database administrators, promoting ongoing skill development.
• Administer, configure, and maintain SQL Server databases in both on‑premises and cloud settings.
• Initiate and oversee automation efforts to streamline setup, configuration, and job scheduling.
• Develop and enforce best practices for database security, backups, recovery, and monitoring.
• Collaborate with infrastructure, development, and DevOps teams to align database strategies.
• Provide direction and support for Cosmos DB, PostgreSQL, and other utilized database technologies.
• Contribute to plans for database modernization, including integration with Fabric, Elasticsearch, and Azure Data Factory.
• Offer expertise on database design, performance, and scalability across projects.
• Stay informed about new database technologies and propose relevant solutions.

• Prior experience as a Senior or Lead SQL Server DBA managing production workloads.
• Advanced knowledge of SQL Server administration, performance tuning, and query optimisation.
• Significant hands‑on experience with SQL Server Always On (Availability Groups) and HA/DR setups.
• Experience with both on‑premises and cloud‑hosted database management.
• Proficiency with Cosmos DB and PostgreSQL is preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to automate deployments, setup, and maintenance (using PowerShell, T‑SQL, or similar).
• Leadership experience, including guiding and mentoring other DBAs.
• Effective communication and problem‑solving skills, with a focus on process improvement.

• Familiarity with Microsoft Fabric and data lakehouse architectures.
• Experience integrating Elasticsearch for indexing and search.
• Exposure to Azure Data Factory or similar ETL/ELT tools.
• Understanding of DevOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, and database release automation.
• Relevant certifications.

If you are passionate about leveraging technology to transform regulatory compliance and meet the qualifications outlined above, we invite you to apply. Please submit your resume detailing your relevant experience and interest in CUBE.

CUBE is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Location: London, England, United Kingdom.