Applications and Database Engineer

www.nationalmuseums.org.uk - Jobboard; London; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A governmental archives organization in Kew seeks a talented database engineer to manage and extend database services. The role involves building and maintaining the database infrastructure, ensuring business services are consistently available, and working closely with colleagues in a collegial environment. Flexible and part-time work arrangements will be considered. This position offers strong professional development opportunities, making it ideal for those passionate about data and the public sector.

Benefits

Flexible working

On-site gym

Civil Service Alpha Pension Scheme

Qualifications

• Strong experience in database management both cloud-based and on-premise.
• Ability to collaborate with business teams and third parties.
• Commitment to professional development and training.

Responsibilities

• Build, monitor, and maintain database infrastructure.
• Ensure business services are up-to-date and always available.
• Collaborate with colleagues to support IT services.

Skills

Database management

Cloud services

Collaboration

Job description

Join Our Team at The National Archives!

Are you passionate about data and making a difference in the public sector? The National Archives is looking for a talented database engineer to operate and extend our database services.

About us:

Archives are the homes for our collective memories, past and future. The National Archives preserves and provides access to the UK government’s most significant records, ensuring they remain accessible for future generations. Our database systems are the foundation of the services which describe, manage and store these priceless items.

About the Role:

In this role, you will build, monitor, and maintain The National Archives’ database infrastructure, both cloud-based and on premise, delivering effective operation of IT services both through direct support, and by collaborating with third parties and with colleagues. You will also work closely with business teams to ensure that business services are up to-date and always available.

Why Join Us?

Within the beautiful surroundings of Kew, a 10-minute walk from the Underground and Overground stations, The National Archives boasts a collegial working environment and an excellent Civil Service benefits package. This includes flexible working, an on-site gym, and an opportunity to join the Civil Service Alpha Pension Scheme. Putting you at the forefront of our organisation, we are committed to supporting professional development and training for all of our colleagues.

This is a full time post. However, requests for part-time working, flexible working and job share will be considered, taking into account at all times the operational needs of the Department.

A combination of onsite and home working is available and applicants should be able to regularly travel to our Kew site for a minimum of 60% of their work time.

For full details and to apply, please click the link following 'Museum Website' below.

National Museum Directors' Council, Tate Britain, Millbank, London SW1P 4RG.