Database Administrator

LA International Computer Consultants Ltd; Manchester; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading IT consultancy in the UK seeks a skilled Database Administrator proficient in MongoDB and PostgreSQL/Oracle. The role involves managing databases, enhancing data security, and working in an Agile/DevOps environment. Ideal candidates will have hands-on experience in data management and the ability to liaise with technical teams to ensure effective operations.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience as Database Administrator with MongoDB and PostgreSQL/Oracle.
• Knowledge of cloud platforms and serverless architecture preferable.
• Experience with software development in distributed data processing technologies.
• Ability to mentor and support activities.

Responsibilities

• Store, organize, and manage data using database software.
• Keep databases up to date and troubleshoot issues.
• Design maintenance procedures and implement them.
• Liaise with IT project managers and technical staff.
• Manage database security and integrity.

Skills

Database Administration

MongoDB

PostgreSQL

Oracle

RDBMS and NoSQL

Agile/DevOps

Kafka

Cloud platforms

Job description

2 DAYS ONSITE IN MANCHESTER

Role Description

• Must have hands on experience as Database Administration specifically with MongoDB, PostgreSQL/Oracle.
• Working with database software to find ways to store, organize and manage data.
• Expert knowledge of RDBMS and NoSQL data stores and working with a variety of structures including JSON and XML.
• Experience of software development with distributed data processing technologies including Oracle, MongoDB, PostgreSQL.
• Experience in keeping databases up to date, troubleshooting, helping with database design & development, and managing database access.
• Experience in designing maintenance procedures and putting them into operation.
• Liaising with programmers, applications/operational staff, IT project managers and other technical staff.
• Managing database security/integrity and backup procedures, implementing security measures.

Secondary Skills

• Writing reports, documentation, and operating manuals
• Testing and modifying databases to ensure that they operate reliably
• Writing disaster recovery plans and archiving/housekeeping data.
• Knowledge of Cloud platforms, serverless architecture preferable
• Good understanding of software patterns and when/how to apply them
• Knowledge of Kafka will be advantageous
• Experience of working in an Agile/DevOps software development environment
• Have ability to help with mentoring tasks.
• Have experience in working on Support activities.

LA International is a HMG approved ICT Recruitment and Project Solutions Consultancy, operating globally from the largest single site in the UK as an IT Consultancy or as an Employment Business & Agency depending upon the precise nature of the work, for security cleared jobs or non-clearance vacancies, LA International welcome applications from all sections of the community and from people with diverse experience and backgrounds.

Award Winning LA International, winner of the Recruiter Awards for Excellence, Best IT Recruitment Company, Best Public Sector Recruitment Company and overall Gold Award winner, has now secured the most prestigious business award that any business can receive, The Queens Award for Enterprise: International Trade, for the second consecutive period.