Database Administrator Analyst

Aegon; Witham; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent financial services company is looking for a Database Administrator to oversee their database estate and ensure performance and compliance. This role involves balancing daily responsibilities with continuous improvement efforts, particularly around automation and cloud adoption. Ideal candidates will have experience with various database technologies and a solid understanding of ITIL principles. This position offers a competitive salary of £35,840 to £53,760, with hybrid working options available.

Benefits

Private medical cover

Life assurance

Critical illness cover

Enhanced parental leave

Retail discounts

Cycle2work scheme

Subsidised restaurant

Online GP appointments

Qualifications

• Experience with a range of database technologies.
• Understanding of complex architecture across varied environments.
• Hands-on experience managing large-scale database estates.
• Proven skills in database monitoring and performance tuning.
• Strong grasp of business and technology processes in platform operations.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and maintain the database estate performance.
• Ensure compliance with internal policies and controls.
• Investigate and resolve database-related issues.
• Champion an automation-first approach to DBA processes.
• Collaborate with the Environment Operations team on project needs.

Skills

Database management

Performance tuning

Automation

Monitoring

ITIL principles

Tools

Microsoft SQL Server

Oracle

MySQL

PostgreSQL

AWS services

Job description

In delivering a stable, high-performing technology estate within a complex control environment, you'll be responsible for day-to-day database administration while driving improvements through automation, modern database practices, and enhanced service availability.

Success in this role means balancing BAU responsibilities with a strong focus on continuous improvement—particularly around cloud adoption, performance optimisation, and process efficiency.

You'll bring broad technical expertise, especially in database management, and work as part of a collaborative team spread across Edinburgh and Witham.

Key Responsibilities include:

1. Oversee the performance and suitability of the Aegon UK database estate across test and production environments (approx. 300 databases).
2. Ensure effective monitoring, maintenance, and performance tuning, providing recommendations and solutions where needed.
3. Maintain compliance with internal policies and controls, including security, SOx, and audit requirements.
4. Investigate database-related issues promptly, conduct root cause analysis, and manage resolution activities.
5. Champion an automation-first approach, identifying and implementing opportunities to streamline DBA processes.
6. Collaborate closely with the wider Environment Operations team to anticipate project needs, align delivery, and manage resource planning.

We'd love to hear from you if you have:

• Experience with a range of database technologies, such as Microsoft SQL Server, Oracle, DB2, PostgreSQL, Sybase, MySQL, RDS, and AWS services.
• A solid understanding of complex architecture across varied environments and technologies.
• Hands-on experience managing and supporting large-scale database estates.
• Proven skills in database monitoring and performance tuning.
• A strong grasp of both business and technology processes that underpin platform operations.
• A solid understanding of ITIL principles and their application within IT service management environments.

What's in it for you?

• Competitive salary from £35,840 to £53,760 depending on experience.
• Location: Edinburgh or Witham (hybrid model, minimum 40% office presence).
• Closing date: Friday 22nd August 2025.
• Additional benefits include private medical cover, life assurance, critical illness cover, enhanced parental leave, retail discounts, cycle2work scheme, subsidised restaurant, and online GP appointments.

Join us and be part of a dynamic team where your skills will make a difference! Apply now!