Cloud Database Administrator

Verisk Analytics, Inc.; Norwich; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Verisk Analytics, Inc. is seeking a Cloud Database Administrator to secure, maintain and optimize our AWS-based database platform for insurance-related systems. You will work with a small team to automate routines and support a data migration and modernization program.

The role emphasizes resilience, automation and proactive problem solving in production, with a focus on cloud-native best practices and IAM governance. Experience with AWS databases and CI/CD is valued.

Qualifications

• Good understanding of SQL Server or PostgreSQL databases.
• Strong SQL skills.
• Scripting or programming experience for automation.
• A methodical, security-minded approach to changing production systems.
• An interest in database administration and cloud platforms.
• A love of technology and a desire to keep learning.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver database patching and version upgrades.
• Build and maintain monitoring, alerts and health checks, responding to production issues.
• Manage backups, retention and disaster recovery.
• Control privileged access, database roles and IAM permissions.
• Use AI-assisted development tools for scripting, automating routine tasks, code reviews and troubleshooting.

Skills

SQL

Automation scripting

Security-minded

Cloud platforms

Continuous learning

Tools

AWS databases (Aurora/DynamoDB)

Terraform / IaC scripting

Python

CI/CD pipelines

Git

Job description

Job Description

Verisk Claims Solutions provides data, analytics and technology that help insurers, claims handlers and other organisations manage insurance claims more efficiently and accurately. Its solutions support the claims lifecycle, from assessing damage and estimating repair costs to identifying potential fraud, evaluating liability, automating workflows and supporting regulatory compliance. By combining specialist insurance expertise with advanced analytics and AI, Verisk Claims Solutions helps customers improve decision-making, control claims costs, streamline processes and deliver better outcomes for policyholders.

We're looking for a Cloud Database Administrator to keep our AWS database platform secure, available and cost-effective, while automating and standardising how it is built and run.

Working within a team of six Developers, you'll support the platform behind our insurance claims systems, fix production data issues and contribute to a major data migration and modernisation programme.

Ideal for someone who enjoys making databases resilient, replacing manual tasks with automation and solving real-world production problems.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver database patching and version upgrades
• Build and maintain monitoring, alerts and health checks, responding to production issues
• Manage backups, retention and disaster recovery
• Control privileged access, database roles and IAM permissions
• Use AI-assisted development tools for scripting, automating routine tasks, code reviews and troubleshooting

Qualifications

Essential Requirements:

• Good understanding of SQL Server or PostgreSQL databases
• Strong SQL skills
• Scripting or programming experience for automation
• A methodical, security-minded approach to changing production systems
• An interest in database administration and cloud platforms
• A love of technology and a desire to keep learning

Highly Desirable

• Database administration experience
• AWS database services, such as Aurora or DynamoDB
• Infrastructure as Code scripting
• Python
• Performance tuning and query optimisation
• CI/CD pipelines and Git
• GDPR and information security awareness
• Experience within Insurance, Claims, Fraud or Financial Services

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For more than 50 years, Verisk has helped property and casualty insurers make smarter decisions about risk through AI-powered risk modeling, advanced analytics, and technology solutions spanning the entire policy lifecycle. We are a leading strategic data, analytics, and technology partner to the global insurance industry, guided by core values of learning, caring, and results while maintaining the highest ethical standards as stewards of the industry's most comprehensive datasets. Learn more about Verisk and what we are doing within the insurance industry.

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All members of the Verisk Analytics family of companies are equal opportunity employers. We consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, veteran's status, age or disability.

Verisk's minimum hiring age is 18 except in countries with a higher age limit subject to applicable law.

At Verisk, we provide a competitive compensation package aligned with market benchmarks and individual experience, disclosed transparently in accordance with applicable pay transparency regulations. In addition to base salary, eligible roles may include a range of incentive opportunities designed based on market research and our internal grading structure.

Our benefits portfolio varies by location; however, a typical package includes medical coverage, life insurance, pension plans, and paid time off in line with local labor laws.

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