Database Administrator

Impellam Internal - Apply Online; England; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Part time

Job summary

A global recruitment solutions provider is seeking a Database Administrator (DBA) for a 3-month Fixed Term contract. You will manage and optimize data environments, ensuring data integrity, security, and performance. Responsibilities include monitoring user access, designing database models, and maintaining compliance with GDPR regulations. The role supports hybrid working, offering a competitive salary, annual leave, and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Competitive salary package

25 days annual leave plus public holidays

Company pension

Blended working

Learning and development support

Qualifications

• Familiarity with data manipulation languages and database design principles.
• Understanding of GDPR and data protection legislation.
• Experience with Azure SQL databases and Databricks environment management is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Ensure data consistency, clarity, and accessibility across the database.
• Monitor user access and security, and manage permissions.
• Optimise performance and manage parameters for fast responses.
• Design and implement database models.
• Maintain data standards and compliance with GDPR.

Skills

Problem-solving skills

Analytical skills

Communication abilities

Teamwork abilities

Organisational skills

Flexibility

Adaptability

Tools

Azure SQL

Databricks

Job description

Database Administrator

Location: Homebased with occasional travel to Luton Office

Are you passionate about data integrity, security, and performance? We’re looking for a Database Administrator (DBA) on a 3-month Fixed Term contract to join our team and play a critical role in managing and optimising our data environments.

Responsibilities

• Ensure data consistency, clarity, and accessibility across the database.
• Monitor user access and security, and manage permissions.
• Optimise performance and manage parameters for fast responses.
• Design, refine, and implement database models (conceptual, logical, and physical).
• Install and test new DBMS versions.
• Maintain data standards and compliance with GDPR.
• Develop and test backup and recovery plans.
• Carry out capacity planning and manage storage / archiving procedures.
• Collaborate with technical teams to ensure database integrity and security.
• Manage data environments, including cluster configuration and performance monitoring.
• Support integration between data sources and Databricks.
• Oversee release management for data platform changes.

Qualifications

• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
• Familiarity with data manipulation languages and database design principles.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
• Organisational skills, flexibility, and adaptability.
• Understanding of GDPR and data protection legislation.
• Experience with Azure SQL databases and Databricks environment management (highly desirable).
• Commitment to continuous professional development and staying up to date with new technologies.

Benefits

• A competitive salary package.
• 25 days annual leave plus public holidays, and your birthday off.
• Company pension.
• Blended working.
• An environment where your learning and development is supported through a range of various learning tools and courses.

Impellam is a connected group providing global workforce and specialist recruitment solutions. Our 2000 people and market leading brands work across a broad spectrum of industries and job categories throughout North America, the UK and Europe and Asia Pacific.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion / belief, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnerships, pregnancy or maternity or age.