Database Administrator

Synapri; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 79,000; Full time

Job summary

Synapri, working with a global brand, is hiring a Database Administrator to join the IT Systems Infrastructure team on a full-time permanent basis. You will install, configure, maintain, optimise, and secure a range of database technologies that support business operations.

You will lead database-related projects, drive continuous improvement, and collaborate with Systems Applications, Infrastructure, and Technology teams to introduce new solutions across the organisation.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Database Administrator or DBA.
• Strong administration experience with one or more database platforms (MS SQL Server, MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, or cloud services).
• Experience with monitoring, performance tuning, backups, DR, and security best practices.

Responsibilities

• Install, configure, upgrade, and maintain database platforms (MS SQL Server, MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, cloud DBs).
• Monitor performance, optimise queries, indexes, and configurations for efficiency.
• Implement database security controls, permissions, auditing and access management.
• Develop, maintain, and test backup, recovery, and DR procedures.
• Troubleshoot issues, resolve failures, and address bottlenecks.
• Collaborate with Infrastructure and Applications teams on DB design and optimisation.
• Create and maintain technical documentation and drive standardisation.
• Identify opportunities for automation and technology improvements.

Skills

Database administration

Microsoft SQL Server

MySQL

PostgreSQL

MongoDB

Cloud databases

Performance tuning

Backup and recovery

Security controls

Documentation

Project delivery

Incident/problem management

Job description

Synapri are working with a well-known global brand looking to hire a new Database Administrator to join on a full-time permanent basis!

Our client is looking for a Database Administrator to join their IT Systems Infrastructure team. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced database professional to play a key role in maintaining, securing, and enhancing critical database platforms that support business operations.

You will be responsible for the installation, configuration, maintenance, optimisation, and security of a range of database technologies, ensuring high levels of performance, availability, resilience, and compliance. Working closely with Systems Applications, Infrastructure, and Technology teams, you will also lead database-related projects, drive continuous improvement, and support the introduction of new solutions across the organisation.

Salary: Up to £72,000 plus bonus

Location: 3 days in Kent – London boarders

Key Responsibilities:

• Install, configure, upgrade, and maintain database platforms including Microsoft SQL Server, MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, and cloud database services.
• Monitor database performance and optimise queries, indexes, and system configurations to ensure maximum efficiency.
• Implement and manage database security controls, user permissions, auditing processes, and access management.
• Develop, maintain, and test backup, recovery, and disaster recovery procedures.
• Troubleshoot and resolve database issues, system failures, and performance bottlenecks.
• Support Infrastructure and Application teams with database design, implementation, and optimisation activities.
• Create and maintain comprehensive technical documentation and contribute to the continual improvement of department documentation standards.
• Drive innovation by reviewing existing technologies and identifying opportunities for improvement and automation.

Skills required:

• Proven experience as a Database Administrator or Database Engineer
• Strong administration experience with one or more database platforms, including Microsoft SQL Server, MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, or cloud database technologies.
• Experience with database monitoring, performance tuning, optimisation, and troubleshooting.
• Strong understanding of backup, recovery, high availability, and disaster recovery solutions.
• Experience implementing database security and access control best practices.
• Knowledge of incident management, problem management, and root cause analysis processes.
• Experience producing and maintaining technical documentation.
• Strong project delivery and stakeholder management skills.