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SQL Database Administrator
£50,000 - 50,000
Frederick Street, Sunderland
£50,000 - 50,000
Requirements
Must:
- Proven experience in Database Administration, particularly with SQL databases.
- Familiarity with high availability solutions and disaster recovery techniques.
- Experience with ETL tools and processes (e.g., Informatica, Talend, SSIS, Azure Data Factory).
- Proficiency in version control systems (GitHub, Bitbucket).
- Strong experience in writing, maintaining, and troubleshooting Transact SQL (TSQL).
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively across teams.
- A methodical and pragmatic approach to problem-solving.
Responsibilities
- Configure and maintain high availability and disaster recovery solutions, like SQL Server Always On Availability Groups, to ensure business continuity. Develop and test database backup and recovery procedures.
- Identify and address performance bottlenecks, optimize queries, and fine-tune system configurations for optimal performance.
- Support the development of integration solutions and contribute to improvements and migrations involving both on-premises and cloud technologies.
- Manage database scripts and integration code using version control systems. Maintain comprehensive documentation of database designs and configurations.
- Work closely with cross-functional teams to understand requirements and deliver database-related initiatives. Communicate effectively to provide updates and address concerns.
- Provide technical support, troubleshoot database-related issues, and conduct root cause analysis to prevent future occurrences.
Description
Join our values-led charitable organization, where we provide housing solutions to over 60,000 people in Sunderland. As an SQL Database Administrator, you will play a crucial role in our IT department, ensuring the smooth operation of our database systems to support our mission of delivering quality homes. This is a full-time position with an annual salary of £51,250, located in Sunderland with hybrid working arrangements (3 days minimum in the office). We offer various benefits, including 31 days of annual leave (plus bank holidays), with the option to purchase up to 5 additional days per year, early finishes on Fridays, and a flexible working environment. Additionally, you'll have access to a free Health Cash Plan, private healthcare, a competitive pension scheme, a salary sacrifice electric vehicle scheme, enhanced family-friendly leave, a mileage allowance for business use of a personal vehicle, and life assurance cover worth 3 times your annual salary. If you are interested in joining our team as an SQL Database Administrator, we encourage you to submit your CV and a cover letter detailing your relevant experience.
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