Database Administrator

La Fosse Associates; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A global tech-forward organisation is seeking a Database Administrator Engineer with a focus on cloud solutions, specifically Azure. This role involves designing, deploying, and optimizing database environments, ensuring security and performance in mission-critical systems. Ideal candidates will thrive in fast-paced settings and possess strong communication skills along with a passion for continuous learning and improvement.

Benefits

Remote or hybrid working options

Continuous learning and career development opportunities

Competitive salary and benefits package

Qualifications

• Experience managing large-scale cloud infrastructure, primarily within Azure.
• Solid proficiency in SQL and major cloud platforms.
• Strong background in database administration in a cloud-first or hybrid environment.

Responsibilities

• Design and maintain secure, scalable, and resilient database solutions in a cloud-native environment.
• Implement and manage robust database backup and recovery processes.
• Monitor, analyse, and optimise database performance across multiple platforms.

Skills

Cloud Infrastructure Management

SQL Proficiency

Database Administration

Communication

Problem-solving

Tools

Azure

AWS

GCP

Job description

Database Administrator Engineer – Cloud (Azure Focused)

Location:Hybrid / Leeds

Type: Permanent | Full-Time

The Opportunity

An international organisation at the forefront of digital transformation is seeking a Cloud-foance optimisation.

Role Overview

As a Database Administrator Engineer, you’ll be responsible for the design, deployment, and ongoing optimisation of both development and production database environments in the cloud. You’ll play a key role in ensuring reliability, security, and scalability across mission-critical systems using modern SecDevOps and CloudOps practices.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and maintain secure, scalable, and resilient database solutions in a cloud-native environment
• Implement and manage robust database backup and recovery processes
• Monitor, analyse, and optimise database performance across multiple platforms
• Design and enforce database architecture standards, indexing strategies, and schema best practices
• Apply security protocols including access controls, encryption, and vulnerability patching
• Collaborate across engineering, architecture, and security teams to align infrastructure with broader goals
• Automate infrastructure processes using scripting and CI/CD tools

Required Skills & Experience

• Experience managing large-scale cloud infrastructure, primarily within Azure
• Solid proficiency in SQLand major cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, GCP)
• Strong background in database administration in a cloud-first or hybrid environment
• Competent with both Windows and Linux command-line operations
• Excellent communication and problem-solving abilities

Ideal Candidate

You’re a passionate technologist who enjoys problem-solving, thrives in fast-paced environments, and wants to be part of a cutting-edge IT transformation. You have a growth mindset, a collaborative approach, and a desire to share knowledge and drive best practices across teams.

What’s on Offer

• Remote or hybrid working options
• A role within a global tech-forward organisation
• Exposure to enterprise-level cloud transformation initiatives
• Continuous learning, certifications, and career development opportunities
• Competitive salary and benefits package

Interested?

If you’re a cloud-savvy DBA looking for your next big challenge in a global environment – let’s talk.