Database Administrator

Pharmacy2U; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading online pharmacy in the UK is looking for a Database Administrator to ensure the availability and security of their databases. The role involves supporting development teams and optimizing database performance, utilizing tools such as SQL Server 2019 and Azure SQL. Candidates should demonstrate strong troubleshooting abilities and work well in a collaborative environment. The position supports hybrid working and offers extensive benefits, including annual leave, maternity/paternity pay, and a commitment to ongoing training.

Benefits

Occupational sick pay

Enhanced maternity and paternity pay

Contributory pension

Discounted insurance (Aviva)

Employee assistance programme

Health and wellbeing initiatives

25 days annual leave increasing with service

Qualifications

• Proven ability as a Database Administrator in a similar role.
• Experience of performance tuning and optimizing.
• Excellent communication skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Ensure all database platforms are highly available.
• Support BI developers and provide expertise for troubleshooting.
• Build strong relationships to understand business objectives.

Skills

Experience with SQL Server 2019

Experience with Azure SQL

Strong operations experience

Experience in troubleshooting

Proficiency with Microsoft T-SQL

Experience using performance monitoring tools

Tools

Redgate SQL Monitor

New Relic

Job description

Role: Database Administrator

Location: We operate a hybrid schedule, meaning 2-3 days a week in the office based at Thorpe Park, Leeds.

Salary: DOE, plus extensive benefits

Contract type: Permanent

Employment type: Full time

Working hours: We work on a core hours principle. Our core hours are 09:30 - 16:00; you can work around these to suit you!

Do you want to work for the nation’s largest online pharmacy ensuring excellence for all our patients? We’re a market leader in the pharmacy world, with 25 years’ experience, helping over 1.6 million patients in England manage their NHS prescriptions from request through to delivery. We are Great Place to Work certified as we consider colleague experience a top priority every day, and as a certified B Corp we also meet high standards of social and environmental responsibility. Our people are fundamental to our success and ensuring we achieve our vision to be a world leading, patient‑centric digital healthcare provider. We are committed to continuing to develop a positive, open and honest working environment for all.

Do you want to work for a market leading organisation? Are you wanting to join a growing team where you will be hands on and making impact across the wider business? As DBA you will be responsible for the configuration, availability, integrity and security of all databases and data sources. With a natural ability to identify, assess, prioritise and deliver improvements to the environments you are responsible for, you will proactively manage technology and processes to deliver high‑quality architecture you can be proud of.

Our tech teams keep us running 24/7 to make sure all our patients get world class service. To support that, this role may include participation in an out‑of‑hours rota as required by the business. We operate fair scheduling process as well as additional compensation for all on call periods.

What’s in it for you?

• Occupational sick pay
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
• Contributory pension
• Discounted insurance (Aviva)
• Employee discount site
• Discounted gyms (via our blue light card and benefits schemes)
• Employee assistance programme
• In‑house mental health support
• Health and wellbeing initiatives
• Social events throughout the year
• Cycle to work scheme
• Green car scheme*(subject to minimum earnings)
• Registration fees paid (GPhC, NMC, CIPD etc)
• Long service bonus
• Refer a friend bonus
• Blue light card
• Hybrid working
• Commitment to CPD/training
• 25 days annual leave increasing with service
• Annual leave buy and sell scheme
• Discounts & exclusive offers at The Springs, Leeds
• 25% Discount & health & beauty purchases
• 25% Discount on Pharmacy2U Private Online Doctor Services

What you’ll be doing?

• Ensure all database platforms are highly available
• Ensure all data sources are secure and access is controlled, reviewed, and audited
• Support BI developers, application experts and middleware developers in their efforts to integrate and report on data in an accurate and reliable manner
• Work with third parties for new installations, upgrades, maintenance, testing, troubleshooting and general advice and guidance as required to ensure all delivered services meet requirements
• Respond to support escalations from DevOps and technical colleagues, providing specific expertise for troubleshooting as required
• Build strong relationships in the business to understand business objectives, specific data requirements and how the data you maintain adds value to the business
• Controlled execution of data management tasks
• Configure, maintenance and get maximum value from proactive monitoring using tools such as Redgate and New Relic
• Population and maintenance of software development lifecycle environments

Who are we looking for?

• Experience with tools such as SQL Server 2019 and Azure SQL
• Proven ability as a Database Administrator in a similar role
• Strong operations experience in troubleshooting and root cause analysis
• Experience of performance tuning and optimizing
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft T‑SQL
• Excellent communication skills, and attention to detail
• Experience using native and third‑party performance monitoring tools such as Redgate SQL Monitor and New Relic

What happens next?

Please click apply and if we think you are a good match, we will be in touch to arrange an interview.

Applicants must prove they have the right to live in the UK.

All successful applicants will be required to undergo a DBS check.

Unsolicited agency applications will be treated as a gift.